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

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

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

Question 2

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

A	Mozambique
B	Zimbabwe
C	Madagascar
D	Angola
E	Tanzania

Question 3

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

A	Buenos Aires
B	Lima
C	Rio de Janeiro
D	Bogota

Question 4

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

A	two
B	three
C	one
D	four
E	five

Question 4 Explanation:

Western Rift Valley and the Eastern Rift Valley.

Question 5

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

A	1957
B	1982
C	1944
D	1948
E	1935

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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

A	Yanbu
B	Jeddah
C	Dammam
D	Dhiba
E	Riyadh

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

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

A	Peru
B	Colombia
C	Bolivia
D	Argentina
E	Chile

Question 18

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	North Africa
D	Eastern Africa
E	The "Horn of Africa"

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

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

A	Ivory Coast
B	Ghana
C	Angola
D	Congo
E	Cameroon

Question 22

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

A	Canada
B	Mexico
C	Russia
D	UK
E	USA

Question 23

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

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

Question 23 Explanation:

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

Question 24

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

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

Question 24 Explanation:

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

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

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	Nile Delta
D	Maghreb
E	Arabian Peninsula

Question 27

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	1975
B	1994
C	1996
D	1982
E	1978

Question 28

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

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

Question 29

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

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

Question 30

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

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

Question 31

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

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

Question 32

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

A	Brazil
B	Paraguay
C	Bolivia
D	Chile
E	Ecuador

Question 33

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

A	Somalia
B	Iran
C	Bahrain
D	Israel
E	Tunisia

Question 34

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

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

Question 35

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

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

Question 36

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

A	Chad
B	Nigeria
C	Angola
D	Sudan
E	Mali

Question 37

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

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

Question 38

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

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

Question 39

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

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

Question 40

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

Question 41

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

A	Iran
B	Algeria
C	Syria
D	Saudi Arabia
E	Liberia

Question 42

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

A	Angola
B	Nigeria
C	South Africa
D	Sudan
E	Kenya

Question 42 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 43

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

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

Question 44

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

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

Question 45

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

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

Question 46

Brazil has a Federal Republic government system. How many Federal Units are in Brazil? (ID-WA2-29)
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A	15
B	33
C	10
D	24
E	30

Question 47

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

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

Question 48

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

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

Question 49

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

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

Question 49 Explanation:

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

Question 50

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

Question 51

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

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

Question 52

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

A	Tel Aviv
B	Netanya
C	Haifa
D	Jerusalem
E	Ashdod

Question 53

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

Question 54

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

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

Question 55

What is Afrikaans? (ID-WA2-63)

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

Question 56

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

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

Question 57

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

A	Britain
B	France
C	Russia
D	Germany
E	USA

Question 58

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

A	France
B	UK
C	Spain
D	USA
E	Germany

Question 59

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

Question 60

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

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

Question 61

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

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

Question 61 Explanation:

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

Question 62

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

Question 63

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

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

Question 64

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

A	Paraguay
B	Brazil
C	Chile
D	Uruguay
E	Bolivia

Question 65

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

A	Peru
B	Paraguay
C	Venezuela
D	Argentina
E	Colombia

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	Economic policies based on American style capitalism
C	African culture
D	Roman Catholicism
E	Spanish culture

Question 67

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	Large population concentrations situated along the Nile River
D	Capital of Egypt, Cairo is located within the Neil delta
E	Over 95% of the country is covered with desert regions

Question 68

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	Mountain highlands
C	West Africa
D	North Africa
E	Eastern Africa

Question 69

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

A	Argentina
B	Colombia
C	Chile
D	Peru
E	Brazil

Question 70

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

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

Question 70 Explanation:

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

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