DSST Human Cultural Geography Exam Prep - Question List

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16. What was the biggest factor that allowed the Europeans to conquer the native populations in the New World?
  1. The natives already wanted to convert to Christianity.
  2. The native populations were ambivalent to being dominated by others.
  3. The native populations had extreme cultural, social, and political differences among each other.
  4. The native tribes were not healthy until the Europeans arrived.
17. What was a significant effect of the Columbian Exchange?
  1. Europe was introduced to American foods.
  2. The Atlantic slave trade declined
  3. Europeans were introduced to Native American culture
  4. Many Native Americans moved to Europe, where they became a significant percentage of the population.
18.

Which plant was the dominant staple crop for ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the rest of the Fertile Crescent?

  1. Oats
  2. Wheat
  3. Rye
  4. Millet
19. How are settled farmers similar to pastoral nomads?
  1. Both domesticate animals.
  2. Neither group has written languages.
  3. Both rely upon agriculture for their food supplies.
  4. Both settle in larger, established communities.
20.

According to the sector model, where is the best housing located?

  1. Near universities and parks
  2. In gentrified inner-city neighborhoods
  3. In affluent suburbs surrounding the city
  4. A corridor from downtown to the edge of the city

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