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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following countries has borders that are in dispute?
(a) Tibet.
(b) Sweden.
(c) The United States.
(d) Mexico.

2. Why is geography different from other disciplines, according to de Blij?
(a) It is always in the news.
(b) It makes unexpected links between topics.
(c) It covers science and technology.
(d) It is constantly changing.

3. Who is Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab?
(a) The leader of a terrorist movement targeting Americans.
(b) The leader of the Iranian government.
(c) The founder of Islam.
(d) A conservative, extremist Muslim theologian.

4. How long ago did the most recent global warming trend start?
(a) Around 18,000 years ago.
(b) Around 1,000 years ago.
(c) Around 100 years ago.
(d) Around 50 years ago.

5. What methods did European powers use to subjugate Africa?
(a) Inspiration and role-modeling.
(b) Fear, intimidation, and violence.
(c) Incentives and rewards.
(d) Foreign aid, food, and public education.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which of the following nations is terrorism likely to thrive, according to de Blij?

2. Which of the following statements is the best description of Earth's geologic history?

3. How many countries are there in the world?

4. Why is the population growing so fast in sub-Saharan Africa?

5. When did the world's population begin to rise dramatically?

(see the answer key)

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