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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following countries does de Blij think will play an important role in the new world order?
(a) India.
(b) Great Britain.
(c) France.
(d) Somalia.

2. What country's model should be followed by the U.S. in responding to terrorist attacks, according to de Blij?
(a) Brazil.
(b) Israel.
(c) Mexico.
(d) Canada.

3. What was Earth like during its first 800 million years?
(a) Earth had a temperate climate.
(b) Earth was covered in ice.
(c) Earth had warm and cool regions.
(d) Earth was very hot.

4. Which of the following statements is the best description of Earth's geologic history?
(a) Earth used to have a tropical climate and has gotten steadily more temperate.
(b) Earth used to have a cold climate and has gotten steadily warmer.
(c) Earth has had several Ice Ages separated by shorter warm periods.
(d) Earth is usually warm but has also had some short Ice Ages.

5. Which of the following cities is a popular haven for terrorists?
(a) Cairo.
(b) Mexico City.
(c) Paris.
(d) New York.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did colonial powers in Europe divide up the territory in Africa?

2. What problem has historically been an issue between Canada and the United States?

3. When did the nation-state emerge in Europe?

4. Which part of Africa has been Islamic since the 7th century?

5. What life forms are threatened during Earth's Ice Ages?

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