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

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

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

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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

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

Question 4 Explanation:

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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	Capital of Egypt, Cairo is located within the Neil delta
E	The dominant population is that of non-Arabic descent

Question 7

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	Within the Isthmus of Panama.
D	In the foothills of Andes.
E	Within the Altiplano region.

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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 10

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

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

Question 11

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

A	France
B	USA
C	Britain
D	Russia
E	Germany

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

A	Jeddah
B	Dhiba
C	Riyadh
D	Yanbu
E	Dammam

Question 14

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	...large populations of decedents of American (USA).
E	...sugar plantation and historical black slavery.

Question 15

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	Maghreb
C	Middle East
D	Nile Delta
E	Arabian Peninsula

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

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

A	Peru
B	Paraguay
C	Venezuela
D	Argentina
E	Colombia

Question 18

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

A	Zimbabwe
B	Angola
C	Tanzania
D	Mozambique
E	Madagascar

Question 19

What is Afrikaans? (ID-WA2-63)

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

Question 20

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

A	Independence for Mexico where the European powers handover the control of the country to the native population.
B	Reestablishment of the Amerindian culture in Mexico.
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 21

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

A	Iraq is a landlocked country.
B	Brazil was predominantly colonized by the Spanish.
C	Turkey's current political system (2015) is a theocracy.
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 22

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

A	Saudi Arabia
B	Algeria
C	Iran
D	Liberia
E	Syria

Question 23

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

A	Ghana
B	Congo
C	Angola
D	Ivory Coast
E	Cameroon

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

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

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

Question 27

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

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

Question 28

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

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

Question 29

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

A	1982
B	1957
C	1944
D	1948
E	1935

Question 30

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

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

Question 31

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

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

Question 32

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

A	Sudan
B	South Africa
C	Nigeria
D	Angola
E	Kenya

Question 32 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 33

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

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

Question 34

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

A	Canada
B	Russia
C	USA
D	UK
E	Mexico

Question 35

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

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	Mali
D	Sudan
E	Angola

Question 37

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

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

Question 38

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

A	Colombia
B	Bolivia
C	Peru
D	Argentina
E	Chile

Question 39

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

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

Question 40

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

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

Question 41

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 Roman Empire
E	The Portuguese and Spanish colonial masters

Question 41 Explanation:

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

Question 42

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

A	Bolivia
B	Chile
C	Brazil
D	Paraguay
E	Ecuador

Question 43

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	Arabian Peninsula
C	Middle East
D	Maghreb
E	Egypt

Question 44

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	15
B	10
C	33
D	30
E	24

Question 45

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

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

Question 45 Explanation:

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

Question 46

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

Question 47

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

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

Question 48

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

A	Iran
B	Bahrain
C	Israel
D	Tunisia
E	Somalia

Question 49

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

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

Question 50

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

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

Question 51

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

Question 52

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	Colombia
C	Peru
D	Argentina
E	Brazil

Question 53

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

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

Question 54

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

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

Question 54 Explanation:

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

Question 55

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

A	Paraguay
B	Chile
C	Uruguay
D	Brazil
E	Bolivia

Question 56

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

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

Question 57

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 the economically developed region of South Africa
D	It is a politically unstable geographical region located in the Eastern part of African continent
E	It is a term use for describing the region

Question 58

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

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

Question 59

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	1994
C	1996
D	1975
E	1982

Question 60

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

A	Buenos Aires
B	Bogota
C	Rio de Janeiro
D	Lima

Question 61

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

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

Question 62

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

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

Question 62 Explanation:

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

Question 63

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	Spain
C	USA
D	Germany
E	UK

Question 64

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

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

Question 65

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

A	Netanya
B	Tel Aviv
C	Haifa
D	Ashdod
E	Jerusalem

Question 66

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

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

Question 67

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

A	one
B	five
C	four
D	two
E	three

Question 67 Explanation:

Western Rift Valley and the Eastern Rift Valley.

Question 68

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

Question 69

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

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

Question 70

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

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

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