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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following revolutions occurred during the time period in which the nation-state was becoming popular?
(a) The Industrial Revolution.
(b) The Technological Revolution.
(c) The Cultural Revolution.
(d) The Russian Revolution.

2. What profession does de Blij say should include training in cartography?
(a) Teaching.
(b) Art.
(c) Law.
(d) Politics.

3. How did the volcano explosion in Sumatra affect life on Earth?
(a) It caused an evolutionary bottleneck in which much genetic diversity was lost.
(b) It caused the extinction of the dinosaurs.
(c) It caused an incredible explosion of genetic diversity, producing many new species.
(d) It was connected with the beginning of the evolution of modern humans.

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

5. Why does de Blij feel that Americans have an obligation to be well informed?
(a) Because part of being well educated is understanding geography.
(b) Because the decisions made by Americans affect the entire planet.
(c) Because Americans have economic ties to many other countries.
(d) Because it is important to be a good citizen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does de Blij hope that a new, more liberal form of Islam will emerge?

2. Who does de Blij describe as a modern proponent of environmental determinism?

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

4. What is Afghanistan like today?

5. What caused the second Agricultural Revolution?

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