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GEOGRAPHY COMMON QUESTION ABOUT MAP READING Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question. 1. What is the primary purpose of a map? a) To show the exact location of every object on Earth b) To depict the Earth's surface in a reduced and simplified form c) To provide a detailed account of the history of a region d) To illustrate the distribution of natural resources Answer: b) To depict the Earth's surface in a reduced and simplified form 2. Which of the following is NOT a common type of map? a) Political map b) Physical map c) Topographic map d) Astronomical map Answer: d) Astronomical map 3. What is a map scale? a) The distance between two points on a map b) The ratio between the distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground c) The total area covered by a map d) The number of features shown on a map Answer: b) The ratio between the distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground 4. What do contour lines on a topographic map represent? a) Different types of vegetation b) Changes in elevation c) Boundaries between political units d) Directions of major roads Answer: b) Changes in elevation 5. What is the difference between a compass rose and a map legend? a) A compass rose shows directions, while a map legend explains map symbols b) A compass rose shows map symbols, while a map legend explains directions c) Both show the same information d) Neither shows important information Answer: a) A compass rose shows directions, while a map legend explains map symbols 6. Which direction does North typically point on a compass? a) Up b) Down c) Left d) Right Answer: a) Up 7. What is a grid system used for on a map? a) To measure the area of a map b) To determine the exact location of points on a map c) To represent different types of terrain d) To show the boundaries of political units Answer: b) To determine the exact location of points on a map 8. What is a map projection? a) A method for representing the Earth's curved surface on a flat map b) A system of lines that divide a map into squares c) A scale that shows the distance between two points on a map d) A legend that explains the symbols used on a map Answer: a) A method for representing the Earth's curved surface on a flat map 9. What is the main disadvantage of a Mercator projection? a) It distorts shapes and sizes of landmasses near the poles b) It is difficult to use for navigation c) It only shows a small portion of the Earth's surface d) It is not accurate for representing distances Answer: a) It distorts shapes and sizes of landmasses near the poles 10. What is a GPS (Global Positioning System)? a) A system for determining the location of a point on Earth b) A map that shows the location of all GPS satellites c) A device for measuring distances on a map d) A method for creating map projections Answer: a) A system for determining the location of a point on Earth 11. Which of the following is NOT a common map symbol? a) Dot b) Star c) Triangle d) Circle Answer: b) Star 12. What is the difference between a map and a globe? a) A map is flat, while a globe is three-dimensional b) A map shows a larger area than a globe c) A globe is more accurate than a map d) A map is more portable than a globe Answer: a) A map is flat, while a globe is three-dimensional 13. What is the best type of map to use for planning a hiking trip? a) Political map b) Physical map c) Topographic map d) Road map Answer: c) Topographic map 14. How can you determine the elevation of a point on a topographic map? a) By reading the contour lines b) By looking at the map scale c) By using a compass d) By measuring the distance between two points Answer: a) By reading the contour lines

HISTORY COMMON QUESTION ABOUT BATTLE OF ADWA Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question. 1. When did the Battle of Adwa take place? a) 1895 b) 1896 c) 1897 d) 1898 Answer: b) 1896 2. Which two countries fought in the Battle of Adwa? a) Ethiopia and France b) Ethiopia and Britain c) Ethiopia and Italy d) Ethiopia and Egypt Answer: c) Ethiopia and Italy 3. What was the primary reason for the Italian invasion of Ethiopia? a) To spread Christianity b) To establish a colonial empire c) To help Ethiopia fight against the Mahdists d) To secure access to the Red Sea Answer: b) To establish a colonial empire 4. Who was the Ethiopian Emperor during the Battle of Adwa? a) Tewodros II b) Yohannes IV c) Menelik II d) Haile Selassie I Answer: c) Menelik II 5. What was the name of the Ethiopian general who led the army at Adwa? a) Ras Makonnen b) Ras Alula c) Dejazmach Tessema d) Wagshum Gobena Answer: b) Ras Alula 6. Which European country provided military assistance to Ethiopia during the war against Italy? a) France b) Russia c) Germany d) None of the above Answer: d) None of the above 7. Which weapon played a crucial role in the Ethiopian victory at Adwa? a) Artillery b) Machine guns c) Rifles d) All of the above Answer: d) All of the above 8. What was the main tactic used by the Ethiopians in the Battle of Adwa? a) Frontal assault b) Guerilla warfare c) Naval blockade d) Air raids Answer: b) Guerilla warfare 9. How many Italian soldiers were killed at the Battle of Adwa? a) Less than 100 b) Around 500 c) Over 7,000 d) More than 10,000 Answer: c) Over 7,000 10. What was the significance of the Ethiopian victory at Adwa? a) It ended Italian colonization of Ethiopia b) It helped to inspire other African nations to fight for independence c) It showed that Africa could resist European imperialism d) All of the above Answer: d) All of the above 11. How did the Battle of Adwa impact the relationship between Ethiopia and Europe? a) It strengthened relations between Ethiopia and European powers b) It strained relations between Ethiopia and European powers c) It had no significant impact on relations d) It led to a series of diplomatic agreements Answer: b) It strained relations between Ethiopia and European powers 12. The Battle of Adwa is considered a turning point in African history because: a) It was the first time an African nation defeated a European power b) It marked the end of colonialism in Africa c) It inspired the Pan-African movement d) It led to the creation of the African Union Answer: a) It was the first time an African nation defeated a European power 13. What was the name of the treaty that officially ended the Italo-Ethiopian War? a) The Treaty of Addis Ababa b) The Treaty of Rome c) The Treaty of Versailles d) The Treaty of Paris Answer: a) The Treaty of Addis Ababa 14. What legacy did the Battle of Adwa leave for Ethiopia? a) A sense of national pride and unity b) A reputation as a strong and independent nation c) A lasting symbol of resistance to colonialism d) All of the above Answer: d) All of the above 15. How is the Battle of Adwa celebrated in Ethiopia today? a) It is a national holiday b) There are monuments and museums commemorating the victory c) It is a symbol of national pride d) All of the above Answer: d) All of the above

Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question. 1. When did the Battle of Adwa take place? a) 1895 b) 1896 c) 1897 d) 1898 Answer: b) 1896 2. Which two countries fought in the Battle of Adwa? a) Ethiopia and France b) Ethiopia and Britain c) Ethiopia and Italy d) Ethiopia and Egypt Answer: c) Ethiopia and Italy 3. What was the primary reason for the Italian invasion of Ethiopia? a) To spread Christianity b) To establish a colonial empire c) To help Ethiopia fight against the Mahdists d) To secure access to the Red Sea Answer: b) To establish a colonial empire 4. Who was the Ethiopian Emperor during the Battle of Adwa? a) Tewodros II b) Yohannes IV c) Menelik II d) Haile Selassie I Answer: c) Menelik II 5. What was the name of the Ethiopian general who led the army at Adwa? a) Ras Makonnen b) Ras Alula c) Dejazmach Tessema d) Wagshum Gobena Answer: b) Ras Alula 6. Which European country provided military assistance to Ethiopia during the war against Italy? a) France b) Russia c) Germany d) None of the above Answer: d) None of the above 7. Which weapon played a crucial role in the Ethiopian victory at Adwa? a) Artillery b) Machine guns c) Rifles d) All of the above Answer: d) All of the above 8. What was the main tactic used by the Ethiopians in the Battle of Adwa? a) Frontal assault b) Guerilla warfare c) Naval blockade d) Air raids Answer: b) Guerilla warfare 9. How many Italian soldiers were killed at the Battle of Adwa? a) Less than 100 b) Around 500 c) Over 7,000 d) More than 10,000 Answer: c) Over 7,000 10. What was the significance of the Ethiopian victory at Adwa? a) It ended Italian colonization of Ethiopia b) It helped to inspire other African nations to fight for independence c) It showed that Africa could resist European imperialism d) All of the above Answer: d) All of the above 11. How did the Battle of Adwa impact the relationship between Ethiopia and Europe? a) It strengthened relations between Ethiopia and European powers b) It strained relations between Ethiopia and European powers c) It had no significant impact on relations d) It led to a series of diplomatic agreements Answer: b) It strained relations between Ethiopia and European powers 12. The Battle of Adwa is considered a turning point in African history because: a) It was the first time an African nation defeated a European power b) It marked the end of colonialism in Africa c) It inspired the Pan-African movement d) It led to the creation of the African Union Answer: a) It was the first time an African nation defeated a European power 13. What was the name of the treaty that officially ended the Italo-Ethiopian War? a) The Treaty of Addis Ababa b) The Treaty of Rome c) The Treaty of Versailles d) The Treaty of Paris Answer: a) The Treaty of Addis Ababa 14. What legacy did the Battle of Adwa leave for Ethiopia? a) A sense of national pride and unity b) A reputation as a strong and independent nation c) A lasting symbol of resistance to colonialism d) All of the above Answer: d) All of the above 15. How is the Battle of Adwa celebrated in Ethiopia today? a) It is a national holiday b) There are monuments and museums commemorating the victory c) It is a symbol of national pride d) All of the above Answer: d) All of the above

Biology Worksheet from Grade 12 by Teacher Birhanu Aseffa