History: Medieval Era to Industrial Revolution Quiz
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Which of the following bodies of water is usually freshwater and flows towards an ocean or sea?

  • Gulf
  • Lake (correct)
  • Lagoon
  • Sea
  • What type of current is the Humboldt in the South Pacific Ocean?

  • Tidal current
  • Cold-water current (correct)
  • Equatorial current
  • Warm-water current
  • Which body of water is characterized by a stretch of saltwater separated from the sea by a low sandbank?

  • River
  • Gulf
  • Lake
  • Lagoon (correct)
  • What do geysers typically shoot high into the sky?

    <p>Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body of water is described as a body of water open to the sea?

    <p>Bay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In geography, what term is used to refer to the interconnected system of all Earth’s oceanic waters?

    <p>Sea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is known as the 'Father of Humanism'?

    <p>Francesco Petrarca (Petrarch)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which era is widely believed to have experienced the Black Death, caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis?

    <p>Renaissance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sultan is known as 'The good sultan' and was a prominent figure during the Crusades?

    <p>Saladin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with inventing the package tour and contributing to the rise of tourism during the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Thomas Cook</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which century did the existence of the Middle Class with 8 hours of work become prominent in England?

    <p>16th - 19th Century (Renaissance)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Baby Boomers' are known to have emerged significantly after which major global events?

    <p>WW1 &amp; WW2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of map is known for being the most accurate?

    <p>Globe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do lines of latitude measure?

    <p>Distance north or south of the equator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of land mass distortion, which type of map may make areas in the northern and southern regions appear larger than they actually are?

    <p>Flat Maps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of dividing the Earth into hemispheres?

    <p>To easily classify and describe places on the surface of the earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which geographic line measures the distance east and west from the prime meridian?

    <p>Longitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of mental maps?

    <p>To represent how individuals visualize geography in their minds</p> Signup and view all the answers

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