Deck 2: History, Geography, and Sustainability

Question 1

spatial databases are also known as_____.

A) Geo databases
B) Mono databases
C) Concurrent databases
D) None of the above

Answer 1

Geo databases

Question 2

consider the following statements regarding human development index:
I. The human development index is a composite index that measures the average achievements in a country in three basic dimensions of human development.
II. The basic dimensions are a long and healthy life, knowledge and a decent standard of living. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A) Only I
B) Only II
C) Both I and II
D) Neither I nor II

Answer 2

Both I and II

Question 3

what is the definition of ecological footprint?

A) The impact of a person on their neighbors
B) The impact of a person on the environment
C) The impact of the oceans towards erosion
D) How much pollution an animal produces

Answer 3

The impact of a person on the environment

Question 4

our effect on the environment - a combination of what we consume and the waste we produce.

A) Ecological fingerprint
B) Ecological footprint
C) Ecological image
D) Ecological history

Question 5

what does sustainability mean?

A) Avoiding the depletion of natural resources In order to maintain ecological balance
B) Using only fossil fuels
C) Using only non-renewable resources
D) None of the mentioned

Question 6

which of the following terms best describes a life style that promotes gradual usage and replacement of resources?

A) Sustainability
B) Ecology
C) Footprints
D) Unsustainability

Question 7

what was the main purpose of the ancient Egyptian pyramids?

A) As monuments to the glory of Egypt
B) As temples to their gods
C) As burial sites for the pharaohs
D) As something to do to keep their salves busy

Question 8

what is the largest pyramid built by the Egyptians?

A) The pyramid of Djoser
B) The pyramid of Khafre
C) The pyramid of Menkaure
D) The great pyramid of Giza

Question 9

what geometrical shape formed the base of all the pyramids?

A) The rectangle
B) The triangle
C) The square
D) The circle

Question 10

about how tall is the pyramid of Khufu at Giza?

A) 30 feet
B) 80 feet
C) 250 feet
D) 480 feet

Question 11

what innovation allowed fresh water into roman cities?

A) Rivers
B) Aqueducts
C) Catapults
D) Arches

Question 12

how did aqueducts help roman society?

A) They could reach places faster
B) They helped protect the city
C) By providing water for drinking, baths, fountains and more
D) None of the mentioned

Question 13

how long did it take to build the Great Wall of China?

A) One hundred years
B) 50 years
C) Hundreds of years
D) Thousands of years

Question 14

what is the Great Wall of China made of?

A) Stone only
B) Bricks only
C) Dirt and wood
D) A mix of stone, brick, dirt and wood

Question 15

why was the Great Wall of China built?

A) As a competition with leader of ancient India
B) To protect crops from bad weather and animals
C) To protect against people from neighboring Mongolia
D) For fun

Question 16

approximately how many miles long (including branches) is the Great Wall of China?

A) 3000 miles
B) 13000 miles
C) 300 miles
D) 30000 miles

Question 17

what is the average Wall height of the Great Wall of China?

A) 10-15 feet
B) 15-30 feet
C) 30-45 feet
D) 50 feet

Question 18

the city of Athens is replete with ancient temples honoring various Olympian deities. The temple in the Parthenon honors which Greek deity?

A) Artemis
B) Zeus
C) Athena
D) Aphrodite

Question 19

what was the Colosseum mostly made of?

A) Limestone
B) Tuff
C) Concrete
D) Wood

Question 20

where is the Colosseum?

A) Paris, France
B) Hillsborough, NJ
C) San Francisco, California
D) Rome, Italy

Question 21

which of the following is the oldest stone structure in India and was commissioned by the Mauryan king Ashoka?

A) Sanchi Stupa
B) Amaravati Stupa
C) Peshawar Stupa
D) Nagarjunakonda Stupa

Question 22

in which Indian city is the Taj Mahal located?

A) Ludhiana
B) Agra
C) Nasik
D) Thane

Question 23

of what material is the outside of the Taj Mahal mainly made?

A) White marble
B) Grey stone
C) Ivory
D) Gold painted stone

Question 24

about how many years did it take to build the main body of the Taj Mahal (excluding the surrounding structures)?

A) 14
B) 16
C) 10
D) 12