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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does de Blij say that the Snowball Earth theory explains?
(a) It explains why glaciers form during Ice Ages.
(b) It explains Earth's first deep freeze.
(c) It explains the extinction of the dinosaurs.
(d) It explains how Earth's oceans formed.

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

3. How many mass extinctions have occurred during Earth's history?
(a) One.
(b) Hundreds.
(c) Three.
(d) None.

4. Which of the following empires thrived during the Medieval Optimum?
(a) The Aztec and Mayan Empires.
(b) The Roman and Han Empires.
(c) The Russian and French Empires.
(d) The Empire of Alexander the Great.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Dr. John Snow use maps to save lives in London during the 19th century?

2. What job does de Blij say should not have been eliminated by government budget cuts?

3. What historical event may have given rise to the stories in many cultures of a Great Flood?

4. What were the first modern humans called?

5. What event contributed to the end of Mao's power in China?

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