Geography Basics Quiz
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What is the main focus of geography?

  • Exploring ancient Babylon
  • Studying other celestial bodies
  • Creating world maps
  • Understanding Earth's human and natural complexities (correct)
  • Who was the Greek scholar associated with the first recorded use of the word 'geography'?

  • Socrates
  • Aristotle
  • Eratosthenes (correct)
  • Plato
  • When did the earliest attempt to understand the world spatially occur?

  • 3rd century BCE in ancient Rome
  • 2nd century BCE in ancient Egypt
  • 5th century BCE in ancient Greece
  • 9th century BCE in ancient Babylon (correct)
  • What are the core concepts of geography consistent between all approaches?

    <p>Space, place, time, and scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is geography considered as today?

    <p>An extremely broad discipline with multiple approaches and modalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a country flag?

    <p>To represent the country's struggle for freedom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the very first flags start to be flown?

    <p>18th century AD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the colors and symbols featured in flags of all countries propagate?

    <p>Historical or philosophical meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do flags symbolize for citizens of a country?

    <p>Struggle against oppression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What replaced the wooden poles with carvings as flags?

    <p>Fabric banners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a country flag?

    <p>To represent the political, military, and economic strength of a country</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is every country's flag considered a pride of the nation?

    <p>Because it is a symbol of unity, freedom, and self-governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the colors and symbols featured in the flags of all countries propagate?

    <p>Specific philosophical, historical, or other meaningful values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the very first flags start to be flown?

    <p>18th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What replaced the wooden poles with carvings as flags?

    <p>Decorative fabric</p> Signup and view all the answers

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