Ancient Stuff

Question 1

Map Legend

Answer 1

A key to symbolism used on a map and can also include units of distance.

Question 2

Physical Map

Answer 2

A visual representation of an area highlighting relationships between elements of that space including objects, regions and rivers.

Question 3

Latitude

Answer 3

The angular distance of a place North or South of the Earth’s equator- expressed in degrees.

Question 4

Longitude

Answer 4

The angular distance of a place West or East of the Prime Meridian (centered in Greenwich, England)- expressed in degrees.

Question 5

Country

Answer 5

A nation with its own government occupying a particular territory.

Question 6

Continent

Answer 6

Any of the world’s main continuous expanses of land (Africa, North and South America, Antarctica, Australia, Europe and Asia).

Question 7

Urban

Answer 7

Characteristic of a city (or a large town, but more so of the former).

Question 8

Rural

Answer 8

Referring more to the countryside as opposed to towns and cities.

Question 9

Political

Answer 9

Relating to the government or the public affairs of a nation, extending to the military.

Question 10

Social

Answer 10

Relating to or characteristic of society and or its organization- How people live in their society.

Question 11

Economic

Answer 11

Of or relating to the wealth and resources of a country or region, includes GDP as well as international imports and exports. Trade is a huge part of economic health.