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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does de Blij say is the difference between an act of state-sponsored terrorism and an act of war?
(a) De Blij says that terrorist attacks target soldiers and politicians.
(b) De Blij says that terrorist attacks are personal vendettas.
(c) De Blij says that terrorist acts are motivated by religious faith.
(d) De Blij says that it is not clear what the difference is.

2. Which of the following factors has the greatest effect on population growth?
(a) Government policies.
(b) The status of women.
(c) Climate.
(d) Religious faith.

3. Who formulated a grid that is still used to make map projections of the world?
(a) Gerardus Mercator.
(b) Captain Cook.
(c) Ferdinand Magellan.
(d) Battista Agnese.

4. How have Chinese nationalists reacted to American foreign policy decisions?
(a) With approval.
(b) With anti-Americanism.
(c) With economic warfare.
(d) With terrorism.

5. In addition to population, what else does de Blij say will increase in the next century?
(a) The proportion of young people compared to old people.
(b) Infant mortality rates.
(c) Tax rates.
(d) Education levels.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following revolutions occurred during the time period in which the nation-state was becoming popular?

2. What three groups fought over China in the early 20th century?

3. How long have people been making maps?

4. What does de Blij say that the Snowball Earth theory explains?

5. According to de Blij, what is geographically contentious about Europe?

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