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?

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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