Map Reading Skills

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Map Reading Skills
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Map Reading Skills - Blitz Quiz
Number your paper 1-16
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1. What three modern states were the first
colonial settlements located in?
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2. How many people lived in Greenville, North
Carolina?
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3. What was the first colonial settlement?
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4. According to the map, which geographic factor
most influenced the placement of settlements by
early European colonists?
a. Waterways for trade b. warm climates for
health c. broad plains with fertile soils for
farming d. mountains for defense against
enemies
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5. Lewis and Clarks journey generally followed
what natural feature?
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6. Where did Lewis and Clarks journey begin and
end?
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7. How many days did it take Lewis and Clark to
make their journey?
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8. It can be concluded from the map that one
purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition was to

• a. gain information about Spanish possessions in
  the Southwest
• b. explore Canadian territory
• c. explore areas west of the Mississippi River
• d. lay claim to the Rio Grande

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9. What state became a member of the Union in
1860?
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10. Between what two states was the Mason-Dixon
line located?
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11. What was the most western city with a
population over 250,000?
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12. According to the map, in 1860 all U.S. cities
with populations greater than 250,000 were
located

• south of the Mason-Dixon Line
• near the Great Lakes
• c. west of the territories
• d. in the Northeast

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13. How many Native Americans live in California?
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14. What percent of the population of Texas is
Native American?
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15. Houston is located in what geographical
region?
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16. The areas of the United States with the
largest Native American populations are
characterized by which physical features?

• a. Coastal plains and Pacific ranges
• b. Interior plains and Appalachian Mountains
• c. Plateaus, interior plains, and Rocky Mountains
• d. Appalachian Mountains, coastal plains, and
  interior plains

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Map Reading Skills - Blitz Quiz
ANSWERS 1-16
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1. What three modern states were the first
colonial settlements located in?
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1. What three modern states were the first
colonial settlements located in?
Maryland Virginia North Carolina
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2. How many people lived in Greenville, North
Carolina?
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2. How many people lived in Greenville, North
Carolina?
Cannot answer this question with the information
provided
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3. What was the first colonial settlement?
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3. What was the first colonial settlement?
Jamestown (1607)
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4. According to the map, which geographic factor
most influenced the placement of settlements by
early European colonists?
a. Waterways for trade b. warm climates for
health c. broad plains with fertile soils for
farming d. mountains for defense against
enemies
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4. According to the map, which geographic factor
most influenced the placement of settlements by
early European colonists?
a. Waterways for trade b. warm climates for
health c. broad plains with fertile soils for
farming d. mountains for defense against
enemies
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5. Lewis and Clarks journey generally followed
what natural feature?
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5. Lewis and Clarks journey generally followed
what natural feature?
Rivers (Missouri / Columbia)
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6. How many days did it take Lewis and Clark to
make their journey?
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6. How many days did it take Lewis and Clark to
make their journey?
Cannot answer this question with the information
provided
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7. Where did Lewis and Clarks journey begin and
end?
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7. Where did Lewis and Clarks journey begin and
end?
St. Louis to Ft. Clatsop
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8. It can be concluded from the map that one
purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition was to

• a. gain information about Spanish possessions in
  the Southwest
• b. explore Canadian territory
• c. explore areas west of the Mississippi River
• d. lay claim to the Rio Grande

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8. It can be concluded from the map that one
purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition was to

• a. gain information about Spanish possessions in
  the Southwest
• b. explore Canadian territory
• c. explore areas west of the Mississippi River
• d. lay claim to the Rio Grande

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9. What state became a member of the Union in
1860?
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9. What state became a member of the Union in
1860?
Cannot answer this question with the information
provided
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10. Between what two states was the Mason-Dixon
line located?
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10. Between what two states was the Mason-Dixon
line located?
Pennsylvania (Delaware) and Maryland
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11. What was the most western city with a
population over 250,000?
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11. What was the most western city with a
population over 250,000?
Philadelphia
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12. According to the map, in 1860 all U.S. cities
with populations greater than 250,000 were
located

• south of the Mason-Dixon Line
• near the Great Lakes
• c. west of the territories
• d. in the Northeast

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12. According to the map, in 1860 all U.S. cities
with populations greater than 250,000 were
located

• south of the Mason-Dixon Line
• near the Great Lakes
• c. west of the territories
• d. in the Northeast

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13. How many Native Americans live in California?
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13. How many Native Americans live in California?
Cannot answer this question with the information
provided
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14. What percent of the population of Texas is
Native American?
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14. What percent of the population of Texas is
Native American?
0.4
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15. Houston is located in what geographical
region?
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15. Houston is located in what geographical
region?
Costal Plains
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16. The areas of the United States with the
largest Native American populations are
characterized by which physical features?

• a. Coastal plains and Pacific ranges
• b. Interior plains and Appalachian Mountains
• c. Plateaus, interior plains, and Rocky Mountains
• d. Appalachian Mountains, coastal plains, and
  interior plains

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16. The areas of the United States with the
largest Native American populations are
characterized by which physical features?

• a. Coastal plains and Pacific ranges
• b. Interior plains and Appalachian Mountains
• c. Plateaus, interior plains, and Rocky Mountains
• d. Appalachian Mountains, coastal plains, and
  interior plains

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Map Reading Skills - Blitz Quiz
Number 17-32
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17. What continent was most of Alexander the
Greats Empire located on?
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18. The region most dependent on Alexander was
located on what part of his empire?
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19. What year was Alexander the Greats Empire
the largest?
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20. Based on the information on the map, it can
be concluded that by around 323 BC, the empire of
Alexander the Great -

• A. Extended north of the Black Sea
• B. Encompassed the entire continent of Asia
• C. Extended from the eastern Mediterranean to
  India
• D. Included all the territory surrounding the Red
  Sea

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21. Most of Australias Major cities are located
on what part of the continent?
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22. Which month does Perth experience the
greatest amount of rainfall?
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23. What area of Australia receives the least
amount of rainfall?
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24. Based on the maps below, it can be concluded
that

• A. the interior regions of Australia have the
  highest rainfall totals and the most major cities
• B. the annual rainfall amounts have no impact on
  the location of the major cities
• C. most of Australias five largest cities are
  located in areas with high rainfall totals
• D. Low annual rainfall has prevented the growth
  of large cities along the coastline

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25. According to the map, how many peacekeeping
operations are taking place in the United States?
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26. The majority of the Peacekeeping Operations
in 2003 are funded by the United States?
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27. What two continents have a majority of the
peacekeeping operations taken place on?
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28. According to the map, in which of the
following regions does the United Nations have
peacekeeping operations

• A. South America C. Northern Europe
• B. Central America D. The Middle East

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29. The results of this map had its first impact
on which election?
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30. What happened to the total number of
electoral votes in the state of Texas between
1981 and 2000?
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31. How many electoral votes did California gain?
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32. Which of the following statements about the
change in the distribution of U.S. electoral
votes from 1981 to 2000 is most accurate?

• A. Most states bordering the Great Lakes lost
  electoral votes
• B. States along the Pacific Ocean lost more
  electoral votes than any other region
• C. There was no change in the number of electoral
  votes in most Gulf Coast states
• D. States bordering Mexico lost electoral votes

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Map Reading Skills - Blitz Quiz
ANSWERS 17-32
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17. What continent was most of Alexander the
Greats Empire located on?
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17. What continent was most of Alexander the
Greats Empire located on?
Asia
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18. The region most dependent on Alexander was
located on what part of his empire?
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18. The region most dependent on Alexander was
located on what part of his empire?
Western Part
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19. What year was Alexander the Greats Empire
the largest?
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19. What year was Alexander the Greats Empire
the largest?
Cannot answer this question with the information
provided
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20. Based on the information on the map, it can
be concluded that by around 323 BC, the empire of
Alexander the Great -

• A. Extended north of the Black Sea
• B. Encompassed the entire continent of Asia
• C. Extended from the eastern Mediterranean to
  India
• D. Included all the territory surrounding the Red
  Sea

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20. Based on the information on the map, it can
be concluded that by around 323 BC, the empire of
Alexander the Great -

• A. Extended north of the Black Sea
• B. Encompassed the entire continent of Asia
• C. Extended from the eastern Mediterranean to
  India
• D. Included all the territory surrounding the Red
  Sea

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21. Most of Australias Major cities are located
on what part of the continent?
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21. Most of Australias Major cities are located
on what part of the continent?
Southwestern Part or Costal Region
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22. Which month does Perth experience the
greatest amount of rainfall?
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22. Which month does Perth experience the
greatest amount of rainfall?
Cannot answer this question with the information
provided
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23. What area of Australia receives the least
amount of rainfall?
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23. What area of Australia receives the least
amount of rainfall?
Interior Region
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24. Based on the maps below, it can be concluded
that

• A. the interior regions of Australia have the
  highest rainfall totals and the most major cities
• B. the annual rainfall amounts have no impact on
  the location of the major cities
• C. most of Australias five largest cities are
  located in areas with high rainfall totals
• D. Low annual rainfall has prevented the growth
  of large cities along the coastline

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24. Based on the maps below, it can be concluded
that

• A. the interior regions of Australia have the
  highest rainfall totals and the most major cities
• B. the annual rainfall amounts have no impact on
  the location of the major cities
• C. most of Australias five largest cities are
  located in areas with high rainfall totals
• D. Low annual rainfall has prevented the growth
  of large cities along the coastline

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25. According to the map, how many peacekeeping
operations are taking place in the United States?
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25. According to the map, how many peacekeeping
operations are taking place in the United States?
None
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26. The majority of the Peacekeeping Operations
in 2003 are funded by the United States?
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26. The majority of the Peacekeeping Operations
in 2003 are funded by the United States?
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26. The majority of the Peacekeeping Operations
in 2003 are funded by the United States?
Cannot answer this question with the information
provided
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27. What two continents have a majority of the
peacekeeping operations taken place on?
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27. What two continents have a majority of the
peacekeeping operations taken place on?
Africa and Asia
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28. According to the map, in which of the
following regions does the United Nations have
peacekeeping operations

• A. South America C. Northern Europe
• B. Central America D. The Middle East

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28. According to the map, in which of the
following regions does the United Nations have
peacekeeping operations

• A. South America C. Northern Europe
• B. Central America D. The Middle East

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29. The results of this map had its first impact
on which election?
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29. The results of this map had its first impact
on which election?
2000 Election
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30. What happened to the total number of
electoral votes in the state of Texas between
1981 and 2000?
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30. What happened to the total number of
electoral votes in the state of Texas between
1981 and 2000?
Gained Electoral Votes
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31. How many electoral votes did California gain?
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31. How many electoral votes did California gain?
Cannot answer this question with the information
provided
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32. Which of the following statements about the
change in the distribution of U.S. electoral
votes from 1981 to 2000 is most accurate?

• A. Most states bordering the Great Lakes lost
  electoral votes
• B. States along the Pacific Ocean lost more
  electoral votes than any other region
• C. There was no change in the number of electoral
  votes in most Gulf Coast states
• D. States bordering Mexico lost electoral votes

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32. Which of the following statements about the
change in the distribution of U.S. electoral
votes from 1981 to 2000 is most accurate?

• A. Most states bordering the Great Lakes lost
  electoral votes
• B. States along the Pacific Ocean lost more
  electoral votes than any other region
• C. There was no change in the number of electoral
  votes in most Gulf Coast states
• D. States bordering Mexico lost electoral votes

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TAKS Blitz Quiz
Number 1-8
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1. Which of these geographic features most likely
played a significant role in preventing the Axis
powers from taking control of Great Britain
during World War II?

1. The Alps
2. The Rhine River
3. The English Channel
4. The Mediterranean Sea

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2. It can be concluded from the map that -

• A. the threat of yellow fever has been eliminated
  in the Western Hemisphere
• B. South America has had more outbreaks of yellow
  fever than Africa has had
• C. outbreaks of yellow fever have been a problem
  in South America and Africa
• D. the Caribbean Islands have not been at risk
  for yellow fever

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3. Which of the following statements is supported
by the information on the map below?

• A. The territory of the thirteen original states
  included present-day Florida
• B. The United States ceased to expand after 1803
• C. The United States acquired territory from
  several different nations
• D. The territory ceded by Mexico included Texas
  and New Mexico

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4. Which of the following questions can be
answered from the map above?

• A. How many people voted in the 1924 election?
• B. What percentage of the population in
  California voted Republican?
• C. Which candidate won the electoral vote in
  North Carolina?
• D. How many people in New York voted for the
  Democratic candidate?

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5. According to the map, which of the following
statements about Napoleons Empire in 1812 is
true?

• A. The entire Russian Empire was under Napoleons
  control.
• B. Napoleon did not have any allies among the
  nations of Europe.
• C. Most of Europe was under Napoleons influence.
• D. Southern Europe remained free of Napoleons
  control.

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6. According to the map, which nations were
allies during World War II?

• A. France and Spain
• B. Germany and Bulgaria
• C. Greece and Sweden
• D. Norway and Portugal

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7. According to the map of Poland, which of the
following cities fell under German occupation in
1939?

• A. Konigsberg
• B. Bialystok
• C. Breslau
• D. Krakow

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8. Which of these nations controlled the greatest
number of territories shown on the map?

• A. France
• B. United States
• C. Portugal
• D. Great Britain

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Map Reading Skills - Blitz Quiz
Number 9-12
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1. Which of these geographic features most likely
played a significant role in preventing the Axis
powers from taking control of Great Britain
during World War II?

1. The Alps
2. The Rhine River
3. The English Channel
4. The Mediterranean Sea

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1. Which of these geographic features most likely
played a significant role in preventing the Axis
powers from taking control of Great Britain
during World War II?

1. The Alps
2. The Rhine River
3. The English Channel
4. The Mediterranean Sea

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2. It can be concluded from the map that -

• A. the threat of yellow fever has been eliminated
  in the Western Hemisphere
• B. South America has had more outbreaks of yellow
  fever than Africa has had
• C. outbreaks of yellow fever have been a problem
  in South America and Africa
• D. the Caribbean Islands have not been at risk
  for yellow fever

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2. It can be concluded from the map that -

• A. the threat of yellow fever has been eliminated
  in the Western Hemisphere
• B. South America has had more outbreaks of yellow
  fever than Africa has had
• C. outbreaks of yellow fever have been a problem
  in South America and Africa
• D. the Caribbean Islands have not been at risk
  for yellow fever

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3. Which of the following statements is supported
by the information on the map below?

• A. The territory of the thirteen original states
  included present-day Florida
• B. The United States ceased to expand after 1803
• C. The United States acquired territory from
  several different nations
• D. The territory ceded by Mexico included Texas
  and New Mexico

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3. Which of the following statements is supported
by the information on the map below?

• C. The United States acquired territory from
  several different nations
• Mexico, Spain and Russia are all listed on the
  map
• Also gained territory from England (Original
  Thirteen and Oregon) and France (Louisiana
  Purchase)

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3. Which of the following statements is supported
by the information on the map below?

• A. The territory of the thirteen original states
  included present-day Florida was ceded by Spain
• B. The United States ceased to expand after 1803
  nine more expansions took place AFTER 1803
• D. The territory ceded by Mexico included Texas
  and New Mexico Texas was annexed

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4. Which of the following questions can be
answered from the map above?

• A. How many people voted in the 1924 election?
• B. What percentage of the population in
  California voted Republican?
• C. Which candidate won the electoral vote in
  North Carolina?
• D. How many people in New York voted for the
  Democratic candidate?

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4. Which of the following questions can be
answered from the map above?

• C. Which candidate won the electoral vote in
  North Carolina?
• Using the map and the key you can conclude that
  John Davis (Democrat) won North Carolina

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4. Which of the following questions can be
answered from the map above?

• A. How many people voted in the 1924 election?
  The map only shows electoral votes, NOT actual
  voters
• B. What percentage of the population in
  California voted Republican? The map only shows
  WHO won the state, it does not say by how much
  they won it.
• D. How many people in New York voted for the
  Democratic candidate? The map only shows WHO won
  the state, it does not say by how much they won
  it.

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5. According to the map, which of the following
statements about Napoleons Empire in 1812 is
true?

• A. The entire Russian Empire was under Napoleons
  control.
• B. Napoleon did not have any allies among the
  nations of Europe.
• C. Most of Europe was under Napoleons influence.
• D. Southern Europe remained free of Napoleons
  control.

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5. According to the map, which of the following
statements about Napoleons Empire in 1812 is
true?

• C. Most of Europe was under Napoleons influence.

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5. According to the map, which of the following
statements about Napoleons Empire in 1812 is
true?

• A. The entire Russian Empire was under Napoleons
  control.
• B. Napoleon did not have any allies among the
  nations of Europe.
• D. Southern Europe remained free of Napoleons
  control.

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6. According to the map, which nations were
allies during World War II?

• A. France and Spain
• B. Germany and Bulgaria
• C. Greece and Sweden
• D. Norway and Portugal

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6. According to the map, which nations were
allies during World War I?

• B. Germany and Bulgaria

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6. According to the map, which nations were
allies during World War II?

• A. France and Spain
• C. Greece and Sweden
• D. Norway and Portugal

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7. According to the map of Poland, which of the
following cities fell under German occupation in
1939?

• A. Konigsberg
• B. Bialystok
• C. Breslau
• D. Krakow

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7. According to the map of Poland, which of the
following cities fell under German occupation in
1939?

• D. Krakow

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7. According to the map of Poland, which of the
following cities fell under German occupation in
1939?

• A. Konigsberg
• B. Bialystok
• C. Breslau

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8. Which of these nations controlled the greatest
number of territories shown on the map?

• A. France
• B. United States
• C. Portugal
• D. Great Britain

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8. Which of these nations controlled the greatest
number of territories shown on the map?

• D. Great Britain

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8. Which of these nations controlled the greatest
number of territories shown on the map?

• A. France
• B. United States
• C. Portugal