Question

Please Help! Will give Medal 1. Which statement about lines of longitude on a map is correct?

A. They are another name for the Tropic of Cancer and The Tropic of Capricorn.

B. They are another name for the equator and the prime meridian.

C. They run in a north and south direction.

D. They run in an east and west direction.

Answer 1

2. Which is a characteristic of maps of very large areas?


A.
Projecting a round earth on a flat map results in distortions of scale and the shape of landmasses.


B.
Large areas are impossible to draw accurately because they cannot be seen except from outer space.


C.
Maps of large areas require too much detail to be useful.


D.
Lines of latitude and longitude cannot be shown on maps of large areas.

Answer 2

3. What do mapmakers use to represent distances between points on a map?


A.
legend


B.
projection


C.
compass rose


D.
scale

Answer 3

4. Which are generally accepted reasons for studying history?

Choose ALL answers that are correct.



A.


It promotes cultural dialogue among different peoples.


B.


It leads to agreement on political philosophy.


C.


It teaches us to accept religious doctrines.


D.


It provides instructive examples.

Answer 4

5. Which events resulted in change in Europe and Asia during the late Middle Ages?

Choose all answers that are correct.



A.


Wars between Christians and Muslims resulted in the expansion of Christianity and European empires.


B.


Cities grew and became centers of business, trade, and learning.


C.


England and France fought a series of related conflicts which became known as the Hundred Years’ War.


D.


New advances in science and medicine stopped widespread, deadly diseases.


E.


Great cathedrals and new universities rose in Europe.