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Which of the following is a feature commonly found in a Middle Eastern mosque?
Which of the following is a feature commonly found in a Middle Eastern mosque?
- A bell tower
- A stained glass window
- A dome (correct)
- A crypt
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam originated in the Middle East and share many common traits.
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam originated in the Middle East and share many common traits.
True (A)
Identify two major rivers in the Middle East.
Identify two major rivers in the Middle East.
Tigris and Euphrates
The largest desert in Africa is the ________ Desert.
The largest desert in Africa is the ________ Desert.
Match the bodies of water to their geographical significance:
Match the bodies of water to their geographical significance:
What does OPEC stand for?
What does OPEC stand for?
All nations in the United Kingdom share the same currency.
All nations in the United Kingdom share the same currency.
What are the three levels of economic activities?
What are the three levels of economic activities?
Which of the following countries is NOT located in Africa?
Which of the following countries is NOT located in Africa?
The __________ Mountains are known for their height and cultural significance in Asia.
The __________ Mountains are known for their height and cultural significance in Asia.
What term describes a sudden overthrow of a government?
What term describes a sudden overthrow of a government?
The European Union was established to increase trade rivalries among European nations.
The European Union was established to increase trade rivalries among European nations.
Tropical climates are characterized by warm temperatures and high precipitation throughout the year.
Tropical climates are characterized by warm temperatures and high precipitation throughout the year.
Which of the following regions is known for significant urbanization?
Which of the following regions is known for significant urbanization?
Name one key factor that contributes to the mild climate in Western Europe despite its high latitude.
Name one key factor that contributes to the mild climate in Western Europe despite its high latitude.
In 1884, European nations met in Berlin to set guidelines for the colonization of _______.
In 1884, European nations met in Berlin to set guidelines for the colonization of _______.
What is the primary religion that believes in a single God and includes practices like prayer and fasting?
What is the primary religion that believes in a single God and includes practices like prayer and fasting?
Match the main European nations with the regions they predominantly colonized in Africa:
Match the main European nations with the regions they predominantly colonized in Africa:
The process of making a country more urbanized is called __________.
The process of making a country more urbanized is called __________.
Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
Which of the following was a consequence of the apartheid policy in South Africa?
Which of the following was a consequence of the apartheid policy in South Africa?
Subsistence farming is one of the two main methods of farming in Africa.
Subsistence farming is one of the two main methods of farming in Africa.
Which of the following is a characteristic of shifting agriculture?
Which of the following is a characteristic of shifting agriculture?
The Euro is the currency used by all countries in the European Union.
The Euro is the currency used by all countries in the European Union.
What was a primary reason European nations colonized Africa during the late 19th century?
What was a primary reason European nations colonized Africa during the late 19th century?
The geographical region where commercial farming is primarily practiced in Africa is _______.
The geographical region where commercial farming is primarily practiced in Africa is _______.
What is the significance of the Prime Meridian in geography?
What is the significance of the Prime Meridian in geography?
People who are forced to leave their country due to war or persecution are called __________.
People who are forced to leave their country due to war or persecution are called __________.
What effect did the North Atlantic Drift have on Western Europe's climate?
What effect did the North Atlantic Drift have on Western Europe's climate?
What term refers to countries that are entirely surrounded by land?
What term refers to countries that are entirely surrounded by land?
Flashcards
Authoritarian
Authoritarian
A system of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a single individual or a small group, often suppressing individual liberties.
Rift Valley
Rift Valley
A geographic feature formed by a deep valley created by the movement of tectonic plates.
Desertification
Desertification
The process of land becoming barren and unusable due to factors like climate change, deforestation, and overgrazing.
Deforestation
Deforestation
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Monotheism
Monotheism
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Segregation
Segregation
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Refugee
Refugee
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Caste System
Caste System
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Commercial Farming
Commercial Farming
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Reincarnation
Reincarnation
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Mosque features
Mosque features
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Abrahamic Religions
Abrahamic Religions
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OPEC
OPEC
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Middle East Importance
Middle East Importance
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Three Great Faiths of the Middle East
Three Great Faiths of the Middle East
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Urbanization
Urbanization
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Becoming Urbanized
Becoming Urbanized
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Immigration & Emigration
Immigration & Emigration
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MDCs & LDCs
MDCs & LDCs
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Economic Activities
Economic Activities
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Why are temperatures in Western Europe more moderate?
Why are temperatures in Western Europe more moderate?
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What has the EU done to increase trade?
What has the EU done to increase trade?
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Who were the major European colonizers of Africa?
Who were the major European colonizers of Africa?
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What are the two main farming methods in Africa?
What are the two main farming methods in Africa?
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What was apartheid and why did it end?
What was apartheid and why did it end?
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Describe developed vs. developing countries.
Describe developed vs. developing countries.
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What are the basics of Earth's physical geography?
What are the basics of Earth's physical geography?
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What are map interpretation skills?
What are map interpretation skills?
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What are coordinates and why are they important?
What are coordinates and why are they important?
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What are special purpose maps?
What are special purpose maps?
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Study Notes
Geography Final Exam Study Guide
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Important Terms (various): Students are expected to apply these terms to learned concepts. Definitions alone are not sufficient. Terms include: leaching, desertification, shifting agriculture, refugee, animism, rift valley, escarpment, archipelago, genocide, isthmus, peninsula, landlocked, navigable, ocean currents, North Atlantic Drift, and Gulf Stream. Additional terms are present in the document.
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Key Geographical Concepts: The guide emphasizes understanding the characteristics of various countries, cultures, and regions studied throughout the semester. This includes locating countries of Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Central and Southwest Asia, the Middle East, and South Asia, as well as countries in Africa (a list is provided).
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Developing and Developed Nations: A key focus is on understanding the characteristics of developing and developed nations/regions.
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Physical Geography: The document emphasizes the study of Earth's physical geography, environments, and map interpretation skills, focusing on using coordinates and reading special purpose maps.
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Written Response Questions: Students must prepare written responses to two of four potential questions from a provided list, emphasizing thoroughness and accuracy for maximum credit.
- Questions cover topics like climate in Western Europe, the European Union's economic impact, the colonization of Africa, farming methods in Africa, the policy of apartheid in South Africa, Middle Eastern mosque characteristics, and shared elements of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
- Additional questions deal with Middle Eastern geopolitical significance, OPEC, major world religions, European regional variations, post-colonial African challenges, and comparisons between religions/nations.
- Questions relating to the differentiation of developed/developing nations, levels of economic activities, and map components are also listed.
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Important Physical & Political Features: A list of rivers, lakes/seas, landforms (mountains, etc.), deserts, and notable cities/regions is included in the document.
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