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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Earth's Moon form?
(a) A planet-sized object collided with the newly formed Earth.
(b) A passing comet began orbiting Earth.
(c) A large section of Earth split off to become the Moon.
(d) An asteroid orbiting the Sun came too close to Earth.

2. Which part of Africa has been Islamic since the 7th century?
(a) Central Africa.
(b) South Africa.
(c) North Africa.
(d) West Africa.

3. When did the nation-state emerge in Europe?
(a) Between 1250 and 1450.
(b) Between 1850 and 1950.
(c) Between 1650 and 1850.
(d) Between 1450 and 1550.

4. In which of the following countries are Muslims and Christians at war with each other?
(a) Morocco.
(b) Sudan.
(c) Egypt.
(d) South Africa.

5. Why does de Blij feel that Americans are unprepared to evaluate global warming?
(a) Because they do not know enough about science.
(b) Because they do not understand geologic history.
(c) Because they do not take classes in geography.
(d) Because they do not pay attention to current events.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following countries has borders that are in dispute?

2. How wide is each coastal country's territorial sea?

3. How does de Blij think that the U.S. should react to terrorist attacks on airplanes?

4. Which of the following locations seems like a likely target for terrorists, according to de Blij?

5. What issue has caused conflicts along the border between Germany and the Netherlands?

(see the answer key)

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