18 Questions
Which of the following bodies of water is usually freshwater and flows towards an ocean or sea?
Lake
What type of current is the Humboldt in the South Pacific Ocean?
Cold-water current
Which body of water is characterized by a stretch of saltwater separated from the sea by a low sandbank?
Lagoon
What do geysers typically shoot high into the sky?
Water
Which body of water is described as a body of water open to the sea?
Bay
In geography, what term is used to refer to the interconnected system of all Earth’s oceanic waters?
Sea
Who is known as the 'Father of Humanism'?
Francesco Petrarca (Petrarch)
Which era is widely believed to have experienced the Black Death, caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis?
Renaissance
Which sultan is known as 'The good sultan' and was a prominent figure during the Crusades?
Saladin
Who is credited with inventing the package tour and contributing to the rise of tourism during the Industrial Revolution?
Thomas Cook
In which century did the existence of the Middle Class with 8 hours of work become prominent in England?
16th - 19th Century (Renaissance)
'Baby Boomers' are known to have emerged significantly after which major global events?
WW1 & WW2
Which type of map is known for being the most accurate?
Globe
What do lines of latitude measure?
Distance north or south of the equator
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?
Flat Maps
What is the purpose of dividing the Earth into hemispheres?
To easily classify and describe places on the surface of the earth
Which geographic line measures the distance east and west from the prime meridian?
Longitude
What is the purpose of mental maps?
To represent how individuals visualize geography in their minds
Test your knowledge on historical events and figures including the Crusades, Saladin, Petrarch, the Dark Ages, Black Death, and the Industrial Revolution. Explore key moments from the Medieval Era through to the Industrial Revolution.
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