Geography 535 – Geography World Affairs

Regions covered in Midterm II: Middle America, South America, Southwest Asia, North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. The in-class exam also will be in multiple choice format.

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Geography 213 (GEOG 213-UCAL) Midterm II

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Question 1

Substantial white minority lives in South Africa. What other country has a large white minority in this region? (ID-WA2-70)

A	Angola
B	Madagascar
C	Mozambique
D	Zimbabwe
E	Tanzania

Question 2

Which city is the colonial capital of the Spanish South American Empire? (ID-WA2-15)

A	Santiago
B	San Paulo
C	Buenos Aires
D	Altiplano
E	Lima

Question 3

The Great Rift Valley has ____ subdivisions based on geophysical differences. (ID-WA2-38)

A	five
B	two
C	three
D	four
E	one

Question 3 Explanation:

Western Rift Valley and the Eastern Rift Valley.

Question 4

Majority of the current political borders within the African continent is... (ID-WA2-37)

A	...drawn based on the distribution of natural resources and fertile agricultural land.
B	...decided by the African Union after the World War II.
C	...drawn around the ancient African civilizations.
D	...decided by the former colonial powers, who occupied the region.
E	...drawn based on major ethnic tribes.

Question 5

Who is responsible for the beginning of the slave trade in Sub-Saharan Africa? (ID-WA2-11)

A	The Portuguese and Spanish colonial masters
B	The British Empire
C	The Dutch colonial masters
D	The Roman Empire
E	The Arabic elitists

Question 5 Explanation:

Contrary to popular belief, it was NOT the Europeans who started the slave trade in this region.

Question 6

After several failures since the 1534 proposal of building the Panama Canal, it was finally constructed by which country? (ID-WA2-36)

A	Spain
B	USA
C	France
D	UK
E	Germany

Question 7

Which of the following South American countries with the strongest European cultural heritage? (ID-WA2-65)

A	Bolivia
B	Chile
C	Brazil
D	Paraguay
E	Uruguay

Question 8

"Mulattos" are people who are mixed race of what two groups of people? (ID-WA2-05)

A	Amerindian and black
B	American and Amerindian
C	European and black
D	Caribbean and black
E	Amerindian and European

Question 9

According to Köppen–Geiger climate classification system, Sub-Saharan Africa is dominated by what type of climate? (ID-WA2-39)

A	Type C
B	Type B
C	Type A
D	Type H
E	Type D

Question 10

Uruguay shares a border with this nation. (ID-WA2-35)

A	Paraguay
B	Venezuela
C	Argentina
D	Peru
E	Colombia

Question 11

Which of the following is a true statement about Sub-Saharan Africa? (ID-WA2-49)

A	Majority of the population is concentrated in urban areas.
B	Subsistence agriculture industry is dominated by female farmers.
C	Most of the countries in this region favors a capitalistic society than a socialistic one.
D	Unlike in the past, most countries in this region have large manufacturing industries.
E	Overwhelming number of countries in this region depends on multiple diversified commodities to maintain their economy.

Question 12

What is the capital city of Saudi Arabia? (ID-WA2-28)

A	Medina
B	Jeddah
C	Al-Ahsa
D	Riyadh
E	Mecca

Question 13

Which statement is true about Turkestan? (ID-WA2-34)

A	It is located within a North African desert oasis.
B	It was dominated by a large Christian population
C	It was used to be a part of USSR
D	It was colonized by the French and Italians
E	It has the best currently functioning democracy in this region

Question 14

According to Köppen–Geiger climate classification system, this region of the Sub-Saharan Africa has a Mediterranean style climate. (ID-WA2-46)

A	Within the Congo Basin
B	Around Namib
C	In the Madagascar
D	Around Cape Town
E	Within the transition between Sub-Saharan Africa and North Africa

Question 15

Lima is one of the most populous cities in South America. Lima is the capital of what South American country? (ID-WA2-41)

A	Chile
B	Argentina
C	Colombia
D	Brazil
E	Peru

Question 16

After a major economic collapse during the Spanish conquest of Mexico, what industry helped the early development of the country in the 1600s and 1700s? (ID-WA2-61)

A	Manufacturing Industry
B	Military Service
C	Tourism Industry
D	Agriculture Industry
E	Mining Industry

Question 17

There are several geographical sub-regions within the North Africa and SW Asia. Which sub region is characterized by the colonial legacy of France and Italy? (ID-WA2-23)

A	Arabian Peninsula
B	Maghreb
C	Nile Delta
D	Middle East
E	Egypt

Question 18

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was established in ___ with the leadership of ___. (ID-WA2-22)

A	1930 , Saudi Arabia
B	1950 , Iraq
C	1960 , Iraq
D	1960 , Saudi Arabia
E	1930 , Iran

Question 19

What is Berlin Conference? (ID-WA2-50)

A	An economic conference that eventually resulted in African Union.
B	It was organized by South Africa to promote their mineral (specifically diamond) trade.
C	Resulted in new form of European colonization and trade in Africa.
D	It introduced an intervention program by the European powers to help promote economic development and education in the 21st Century Africa.
E	It was arranged by Germany to help promote democracy and prevent dictatorships in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Question 19 Explanation:

Berlin Conference of 1884 to divide the control of African continent among European colonial powers.

Question 20

Argentina's federal system has 23 provinces and one autonomous city. Which of the following is the autonomous city? (ID-WA2-30)

A	Entre Ríos
B	San Juan
C	Río Negro
D	Buenos Aires
E	Mendoza

Question 21

What is the capital city of Israel? (ID-WA2-33)

A	Ashdod
B	Jerusalem
C	Haifa
D	Netanya
E	Tel Aviv

Question 22

African nations had several military coups and dictatorships over the years. Which part of Africa has the most frequent and most highest number of military coups? (ID-WA2-56)

A	Equatorial (Central) Africa
B	North Africa
C	Mountain highlands
D	Eastern Africa
E	West Africa

Question 23

Which of the following association is correct? (ID-WA2-23)

A	Turkey - Former USSR
B	Turkey - Shiite
C	Iran - Theocracy
D	Iraq - Roman Catholicism
E	Saudi Arabia - Kurds

Question 23 Explanation:

Theocracy = the ultimate head of the government is a religious figure.

Question 24

Which of the following statement is correct about Brazil? (ID-WA2-60)

A	Brazil's forward capital is Rio de Janeiro.
B	Current population growth of Brazil is negative (shrinking population).
C	Economic activities are mostly concentrated in the center of the country.
D	Brazil is the 8th largest economy in the world.
E	Brazil was colonized by the Spanish.

Question 25

Which of the following country has a significant population of ethnic Arabs compared to others listed below? (ID-WA2-08)

A	Israel
B	Iran
C	Somalia
D	Tunisia
E	Bahrain

Question 26

Peru shares borders with the following countries except... (ID-WA2-14)

A	Ecuador
B	Paraguay
C	Chile
D	Brazil
E	Bolivia

Question 27

Which country has the economic and political dominance in the South American region? (ID-WA2-01)

A	European Powers such as Britain, Spain, Portugal and France
B	Colombia
C	USA
D	Argentina
E	Brazil

Question 28

Which of the following statement is incorrect about Egypt? (ID-WA2-32)

A	Egypt is a "cultural transitional zone" between Europe and Islamic World
B	The dominant population is that of non-Arabic descent
C	Over 95% of the country is covered with desert regions
D	Large population concentrations situated along the Nile River
E	Capital of Egypt, Cairo is located within the Neil delta

Question 29

Who/what/where are Afrikaners? (ID-WA2-58)

A	A group of people who are mixed race between Africans and Europeans.
B	A geographical region in the sub-Saharan Africa that is dominated by White majority.
C	Decedents of former Dutch settlers in South Africa.
D	A separatist political party that caused the current instability in Somalia.
E	An autonomous region within Nigeria.

Question 30

What is the largest city in South America in terms of human population? (ID-WA2-40)

A	Bogota
B	Cali
C	Rio de Janeiro
D	Lima
E	Sao Paulo

Question 31

One of the following countries does not lie within the transitional zone between North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa? (ID-WA2-64)

A	Angola
B	Nigeria
C	Mali
D	Chad
E	Sudan

Question 32

In the South American sub-region, the Transitional Mestizo Zone is characterized by... (ID-WA2-17)

A	...developing economy and strong Amerindian influence.
B	...large equatorial rainforest.
C	...the Atlantic and Caribbean coast.
D	...sugar plantation and historical black slavery.
E	...large populations of decedents of American (USA).

Question 33

This sub-region in South West Asia - North Africa has substantial deposits of oil, but extremely high unequal distribution of wealth. (ID-WA2-31)

A	Egypt
B	Middle East
C	Maghreb
D	Nile Delta
E	Arabian Peninsula

Question 34

What is the current name of the former nation Zaire in Africa? (ID-WA2-53)

A	Congo
B	Cameroon
C	Ivory Coast
D	Angola
E	Ghana

Question 35

Panama shares borders with which of the following countries? (ID-WA2-47)

A	Peru and Costa Rica
B	Peru and Colombia
C	Ecuador and Peru
D	Costa Rica and Colombia
E	Brazil and Ecuador

Question 36

After long term White minority control of the government, when did the black majority effectively received the political control of South Africa? (ID-WA2-55)

A	1978
B	1975
C	1982
D	1996
E	1994

Question 37

Which of the following capital city is built to stimulate economic development in the interior? (ID-WA2-69)

A	Caracas
B	Rio de Janeiro
C	Sao Paulo
D	Brasilia
E	Lima

Question 38

Which country in Sub-Saharan Africa has successfully developed a sustainable economic system for natural resources exploitation? (ID-WA2-45)

A	Angola
B	Sudan
C	South Africa
D	Kenya
E	Nigeria

Question 38 Explanation:

In addition to the famous South African diamond industry, the country also has a strong economic system for other natural resources such as other minerals.

Question 39

What is Afrikaans? (ID-WA2-63)

A	The language of all white South Africans
B	The language of one of South Africa’s major black tribes
C	The “lingua franca” of East Africa
D	A form of English spoken in southern Africa
E	A derivative of Dutch

Question 40

What is the Horn of Africa? (ID-WA2-48)

A	It is the term given by Americans to describe a large region with most politically stable pro-American governments
B	It is the most developed region in central African continent
C	It is a term use for describing the region
D	It is the economically developed region of South Africa
E	It is a politically unstable geographical region located in the Eastern part of African continent

Question 41

Which rivers were the centers for the Mesopotamian Sumerians civilization (ca. 3300 B.C.)? (ID-WA2-16)

A	Blue and White Nile rivers
B	Tigris and Euphrates rivers
C	Nile and Tigris rivers
D	Jordan and Nile rivers
E	Nile and Euphrates rivers

Question 42

Majority of modern stable jobs (careers) in the African region is concentrated in what area? (ID-WA2-51)

A	Manufacturing
B	Export industry
C	Research industry
D	Military
E	Agriculture/Farming

Question 42 Explanation:

Majority of the "good" jobs are still in the military service.

Question 43

Brazil has a Federal Republic government system. How many Federal Units are in Brazil? (ID-WA2-29)
Note: I have been informed by the Professor that there will be no questions on exact numbers. However, you can try this question for fun.

A	33
B	10
C	30
D	15
E	24

Question 44

What is the dominant religion in South America? (ID-WA2-67)

A	Anglican Christianity
B	Roman Catholicism
C	Islam
D	Eastern Orthodox
E	Protestant Reformation

Question 45

Which of the following countries is landlocked? (ID-WA2-66)

A	Argentina
B	Bolivia
C	Colombia
D	Chile
E	Peru

Question 46

Which of the following is the capital of Colombia? (ID-WA2-04)

A	Lima
B	Rio de Janeiro
C	Buenos Aires
D	Bogota

Question 47

Which of the following country is an Empire State? (ID-WA2-43)

A	Algeria
B	Iran
C	Syria
D	Saudi Arabia
E	Liberia

Question 48

Which group dominated the Eastern Mediterranean during first three AD centuries? (ID-WA2-06)

A	Persians
B	Arabs
C	Muslims
D	Alexander the Great
E	Romans

Question 49

Which of the following statement is true? (ID-WA2-44)

A	Iraq is a landlocked country.
B	Iran shares a border with Afganistan and Turkmenistan.
C	The separatism is a growing problem within the native ("Indian") population of Amazon Basin.
D	Brazil was predominantly colonized by the Spanish.
E	Turkey's current political system (2015) is a theocracy.

Question 50

Where is the Saudi Arabia's largest port? (ID-WA2-27)

A	Dhiba
B	Riyadh
C	Yanbu
D	Dammam
E	Jeddah

Question 51

What is the location of Mesopotamia? (ID-WA2-24)

A	Between Euphrates and Tigris Rivers
B	Southern Arabian Peninsula where modern day Yemen and Oman
C	Northern Algeria
D	Northern Egypt near the Nile delta
E	Northern Libya

Question 52

According to Köppen–Geiger climate classification system, coastal areas of the Pacific region (Western coast) of the South America has what type of climate? (ID-WA2-09)

A	Type B
B	Type A
C	Type C
D	Type H
E	Type D

Question 53

Which of the following country can be consider as a failed state in the Southwest Asia and North Africa region? (ID-WA2-13)

A	Iran
B	Saudi Arabia
C	Libya
D	Somalia
E	South Africa

Question 54

Which river situated between Israel and Jordan? (ID-WA2-20)

A	Nile River
B	Jordan River
C	Tigris River
D	Indus River
E	Euphrates River

Question 55

Geographically, which part of South America is more developed compared to rest of the continent? (ID-WA2-02)

A	Amazon agricultural region
B	None of the answers are correct
C	Northern regions
D	Central regions
E	"Southern Cone" region

Question 56

What is the second largest petroleum exporter (outside of OPEC nations)? (ID-WA2-26)

A	Russia
B	USA
C	Canada
D	UK
E	Mexico

Question 57

All of the following countries tried to take control over Afghanistan except, (ID-WA2-57)

A	Germany
B	France
C	Britain
D	USA
E	Russia

Question 58

The heart of the Inca Empire was situated in what part of the South America? (ID-WA2-12)

A	In the Patagonia (modern day Argentina and Chile).
B	Within the Altiplano region.
C	Near the mouth of the Amazon river basin.
D	In the foothills of Andes.
E	Within the Isthmus of Panama.

Question 59

What is the highest mountain in South America? (ID-WA2-42)

A	Ojos del Salado
B	Chimborazo
C	Pico da Neblina
D	Aconcagua
E	Nevado Sajama

Question 59 Explanation:

Mt. Aconcagua (6,962 m) located in Argentina.

Question 60

Which of the following statement is true about Southwest Asia and North Africa? (ID-WA2-07)

A	Water is the most important natural resource in this region.
B	In this region, Roman domination was widespread in the last three centuries of AD,
C	North African coastal line has the highest population density within this region.
D	The oldest known civilizations with literacy is the Egyptian civilization around 3000 B.C.
E	Conventional oil is the most important factor that provided the necessities for expansion of civilizations within this region.

Question 61

Amazon basin covers over ___ of the South American continent. (ID-WA2-10)

A	5%
B	80%
C	50%
D	30%
E	60%

Question 62

According to Köppen–Geiger climate classification system, what type of climate is more prevalent in the North Africa and SW Asia region? (ID-WA2-21)

A	Type H
B	Type D
C	Type A
D	Type C
E	Type B

Question 63

Geographically, this part of Africa is characterized by highlands where the high elevation moderates climate. (ID-WA2-54)

A	Equatorial (Central) Africa
B	West Africa
C	The "Horn of Africa"
D	North Africa
E	Eastern Africa

Question 64

When did the Islam emerge in Middle Eastern region? (ID-WA2-19)

A	10th Century
B	7th Century
C	5th Century
D	1st Century
E	3rd Century

Question 65

When did the Arab-Israeli conflict begin? (ID-WA2-18)

A	1935
B	1957
C	1982
D	1948
E	1944

Question 66

Which of the following is used as a basis for unifying the South American population? (ID-WA2-03)

A	Common European ancestor
B	African culture
C	Roman Catholicism
D	Spanish culture
E	Economic policies based on American style capitalism

Question 67

Which of the following statement is incorrect about West Africa? (ID-WA2-52)

A	The area is also known as the "Bulge of Africa".
B	Christianity is the dominant religion in the South part of West Africa.
C	Majority of the West African nations were used to be British colonies.
D	Petroleum (oil) industry plays a vital role in West African economies.
E	About 40% of Sub-Saharan Africa's population lives in West Africa.

Question 68

What did the Mexican Revolution of 1910 achieved? (ID-WA2-62)

A	Reestablishment of the Amerindian culture in Mexico.
B	Independence for Mexico where the European powers handover the control of the country to the native population.
C	Transition to democracy where an elected official have the final authority in political, economic and social processes.
D	Land reforms where the poor were given rights and opportunity to land ownership.
E	Abolition of slavery in Mexico, which allowed the blacks to vote and hold office.

Question 69

What is the geographical location of Southern Africa? (ID-WA2-59)

A	Eastern part of the "Horn of Africa"
B	In the highlands of Africa
C	South of Congo Basin
D	Within the "Bulge of Africa"
E	North of Sahara Desert

Question 70

One of the following associations are incorrect? (ID-WA2-68)

A	Brazil – Amazon Basin
B	Chile – tropical plantations
C	Peru – Incas
D	Bolivia – Altiplano
E	Uruguay – predominantly European

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