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

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

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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	Near the mouth of the Amazon river basin.
C	In the foothills of Andes.
D	Within the Isthmus of Panama.
E	Within the Altiplano region.

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

A	Bogota
B	Rio de Janeiro
C	Lima
D	Buenos Aires

Question 6

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

A	Canada
B	USA
C	UK
D	Mexico
E	Russia

Question 7

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	24
B	15
C	33
D	30
E	10

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

A	Peru
B	Chile
C	Brazil
D	Argentina
E	Colombia

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

A	UK
B	Spain
C	USA
D	Germany
E	France

Question 14

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

A	Britain
B	Russia
C	Germany
D	France
E	USA

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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

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

Question 18

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

A	Madagascar
B	Tanzania
C	Angola
D	Mozambique
E	Zimbabwe

Question 19

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

A	Paraguay
B	Brazil
C	Uruguay
D	Chile
E	Bolivia

Question 20

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	Majority of the West African nations were used to be British colonies.
C	Christianity is the dominant religion in the South part of West Africa.
D	About 40% of Sub-Saharan Africa's population lives in West Africa.
E	The area is also known as the "Bulge of Africa".

Question 21

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

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

Question 21 Explanation:

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

Question 22

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

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

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 A
C	Type C
D	Type B
E	Type D

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

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

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

Question 27

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

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

Question 28

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

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

Question 29

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

A	Jerusalem
B	Netanya
C	Ashdod
D	Haifa
E	Tel Aviv

Question 30

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

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

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	Sudan
B	Angola
C	Chad
D	Nigeria
E	Mali

Question 32

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

A	1982
B	1957
C	1935
D	1948
E	1944

Question 33

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

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

Question 34

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 Egypt near the Nile delta
D	Northern Algeria
E	Northern Libya

Question 35

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

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

Question 36

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

Question 37

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 B
C	Type C
D	Type D
E	Type A

Question 38

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

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

Question 38 Explanation:

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

Question 39

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

A	Ecuador
B	Chile
C	Bolivia
D	Paraguay
E	Brazil

Question 40

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	1996
B	1975
C	1994
D	1978
E	1982

Question 41

What is Afrikaans? (ID-WA2-63)

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

Question 42

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

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

Question 43

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

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

Question 44

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

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

Question 45

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

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

Question 45 Explanation:

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

Question 46

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

A	Dhiba
B	Jeddah
C	Yanbu
D	Dammam
E	Riyadh

Question 47

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

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

Question 48

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

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

Question 49

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

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

Question 50

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

A	Nigeria
B	Angola
C	South Africa
D	Kenya
E	Sudan

Question 50 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 51

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

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

Question 52

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

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

Question 52 Explanation:

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

Question 53

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

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

Question 54

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

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

Question 55

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

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

Question 55 Explanation:

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

Question 56

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

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

Question 57

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

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

Question 58

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

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

Question 59

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

A	Congo
B	Angola
C	Cameroon
D	Ghana
E	Ivory Coast

Question 60

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

Question 61

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

A	Syria
B	Liberia
C	Algeria
D	Saudi Arabia
E	Iran

Question 62

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

A	three
B	one
C	five
D	two
E	four

Question 62 Explanation:

Western Rift Valley and the Eastern Rift Valley.

Question 63

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

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

Question 64

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	Saudi Arabia
C	Libya
D	South Africa
E	Iran

Question 65

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

A	Argentina
B	Peru
C	Colombia
D	Venezuela
E	Paraguay

Question 66

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

A	Colombia
B	Bolivia
C	Peru
D	Argentina
E	Chile

Question 67

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

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

Question 68

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

A	Bahrain
B	Iran
C	Tunisia
D	Somalia
E	Israel

Question 69

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

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

Question 70

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

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

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