1. Map Reading Skills

2. Map Reading Skills - Blitz Quiz
Number your paper 1-16

3. 1. What three modern states were the first colonial settlements located in?

4. 2. How many people lived in Greenville, North Carolina?

5. 3. What was the first colonial settlement?

6. *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

7. 5. Lewis and Clark’s journey generally followed what natural feature?

8. 6. Where did Lewis and Clark’s journey begin and end?

9. 7. How many days did it take Lewis and Clark to make their journey?

10. *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

11. 9. What state became a member of the Union in 1860?

12. 10. Between what two states was the Mason-Dixon line located?

13. 11. What was the most western city with a population over 250,000?

14. 12. According to the map, in 1860 all U. S
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

15. 13. How many Native Americans live in California?

16. 14. What percent of the population of Texas is Native American?

17. 15. Houston is located in what geographical region?

18. 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

19. Map Reading Skills - Blitz Quiz
ANSWERS 1-16

20. 1. What three modern states were the first colonial settlements located in?

21. 1. What three modern states were the first colonial settlements located in?
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina

22. 2. How many people lived in Greenville, North Carolina?

23. 2. How many people lived in Greenville, North Carolina?
Cannot answer this question with the information provided

24. 3. What was the first colonial settlement?

25. 3. What was the first colonial settlement?
Jamestown (1607)

26. *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

27. *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

28. 5. Lewis and Clark’s journey generally followed what natural feature?

29. 5. Lewis and Clark’s journey generally followed what natural feature?
Rivers (Missouri / Columbia)

30. 6. How many days did it take Lewis and Clark to make their journey?

31. 6. How many days did it take Lewis and Clark to make their journey?
Cannot answer this question with the information provided

32. 7. Where did Lewis and Clark’s journey begin and end?

33. 7. Where did Lewis and Clark’s journey begin and end?
St. Louis to Ft. Clatsop

34. *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

35. *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

36. 9. What state became a member of the Union in 1860?

37. 9. What state became a member of the Union in 1860?
Cannot answer this question with the information provided

38. 10. Between what two states was the Mason-Dixon line located?

39. 10. Between what two states was the Mason-Dixon line located?
Pennsylvania (Delaware) and Maryland

40. 11. What was the most western city with a population over 250,000?

41. 11. What was the most western city with a population over 250,000?
Philadelphia

42. 12. According to the map, in 1860 all U. S
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

43. 12. According to the map, in 1860 all U. S
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

44. 13. How many Native Americans live in California?

45. 13. How many Native Americans live in California?
Cannot answer this question with the information provided

46. 14. What percent of the population of Texas is Native American?

47. 14. What percent of the population of Texas is Native American?
0.4%

48. 15. Houston is located in what geographical region?

49. 15. Houston is located in what geographical region?
Costal Plains

50. 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

51. 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

52. Map Reading Skills - Blitz Quiz
Number 17-32

53. 17. What continent was most of Alexander the Great’s Empire located on?

54. 18. The region most dependent on Alexander was located on what part of his empire?

55. 19. What year was Alexander the Great’s Empire the largest?

56. 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

57. 21. Most of Australia’s Major cities are located on what part of the continent?

58. 22. Which month does Perth experience the greatest amount of rainfall?

59. 23. What area of Australia receives the least amount of rainfall?

60. 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 Australia’s 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

61. 25. According to the map, how many peacekeeping operations are taking place in the United States?

62. 26. The majority of the Peacekeeping Operations in 2003 are funded by the United States?

63. 27. What two continents have a majority of the peacekeeping operations taken place on?

64. 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

65. 29. The results of this map had its first impact on which election?

66. 30. What happened to the total number of electoral votes in the state of Texas between 1981 and 2000?

67. 31. How many electoral votes did California gain?

68. 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

69. Map Reading Skills - Blitz Quiz
ANSWERS 17-32

70. 17. What continent was most of Alexander the Great’s Empire located on?

71. 17. What continent was most of Alexander the Great’s Empire located on?
Asia

72. 18. The region most dependent on Alexander was located on what part of his empire?

73. 18. The region most dependent on Alexander was located on what part of his empire?
Western Part

74. 19. What year was Alexander the Great’s Empire the largest?

75. 19. What year was Alexander the Great’s Empire the largest?
Cannot answer this question with the information provided

76. 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

77. 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

78. 21. Most of Australia’s Major cities are located on what part of the continent?

79. Southwestern Part or Costal Region
21. Most of Australia’s Major cities are located on what part of the continent?
Southwestern Part or Costal Region

80. 22. Which month does Perth experience the greatest amount of rainfall?

81. 22. Which month does Perth experience the greatest amount of rainfall?
Cannot answer this question with the information provided

82. 23. What area of Australia receives the least amount of rainfall?

83. 23. What area of Australia receives the least amount of rainfall?
Interior Region

84. 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 Australia’s 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

85. 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 Australia’s 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

86. 25. According to the map, how many peacekeeping operations are taking place in the United States?

87. 25. According to the map, how many peacekeeping operations are taking place in the United States?
None

88. 26. The majority of the Peacekeeping Operations in 2003 are funded by the United States?

89. 26. The majority of the Peacekeeping Operations in 2003 are funded by the United States?

90. Cannot answer this question with the information provided
26. The majority of the Peacekeeping Operations in 2003 are funded by the United States?
Cannot answer this question with the information provided

91. 27. What two continents have a majority of the peacekeeping operations taken place on?

92. 27. What two continents have a majority of the peacekeeping operations taken place on?
Africa and Asia

93. 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

94. 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

95. 29. The results of this map had its first impact on which election?

96. 29. The results of this map had its first impact on which election?

97. 30. What happened to the total number of electoral votes in the state of Texas between 1981 and 2000?

98. Gained Electoral Votes
30. What happened to the total number of electoral votes in the state of Texas between 1981 and 2000?
Gained Electoral Votes

99. 31. How many electoral votes did California gain?

100. 31. How many electoral votes did California gain?
Cannot answer this question with the information provided

101. 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

102. 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

103. TAKS Blitz Quiz
Number 1-8

104. 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?
The Alps
The Rhine River
The English Channel
The Mediterranean Sea

105. 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

106. 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

107. 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?

108. 5. According to the map, which of the following statements about Napoleon’s Empire in 1812 is true?
A. The entire Russian Empire was under Napoleon’s control.
B. Napoleon did not have any allies among the nations of Europe.
C. Most of Europe was under Napoleon’s influence.
D. Southern Europe remained free of Napoleon’s control.

109. 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

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

111. 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

112. Map Reading Skills - Blitz Quiz
Number 9-12

113. 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?
The Alps
The Rhine River
The English Channel
The Mediterranean Sea

114. 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?
The Alps
The Rhine River
The English Channel
The Mediterranean Sea

115. 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

116. 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

117. 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

118. 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)

119. 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

120. 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?

121. 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

122. 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.

123. 5. According to the map, which of the following statements about Napoleon’s Empire in 1812 is true?
A. The entire Russian Empire was under Napoleon’s control.
B. Napoleon did not have any allies among the nations of Europe.
C. Most of Europe was under Napoleon’s influence.
D. Southern Europe remained free of Napoleon’s control.

124. 5. According to the map, which of the following statements about Napoleon’s Empire in 1812 is true?
C. Most of Europe was under Napoleon’s influence.

125. 5. According to the map, which of the following statements about Napoleon’s Empire in 1812 is true?
A. The entire Russian Empire was under Napoleon’s control.
B. Napoleon did not have any allies among the nations of Europe.
D. Southern Europe remained free of Napoleon’s control.

126. 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

127. 6. According to the map, which nations were allies during World War I?
B. Germany and Bulgaria

128. 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

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

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

131. A. Konigsberg B. Bialystok C. Breslau
7. According to the map of Poland, which of the following cities fell under German occupation in 1939?
A. Konigsberg
B. Bialystok
C. Breslau

132. 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

133. 8. Which of these nations controlled the greatest number of territories shown on the map?
D. Great Britain

134. 8. Which of these nations controlled the greatest number of territories shown on the map?
A. France
B. United States
C. Portugal