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

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

Question 2

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

A	Chile
B	Brazil
C	Bolivia
D	Ecuador
E	Paraguay

Question 3

"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 4

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 A
D	Type C
E	Type B

Question 5

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

A	Nigeria
B	Chad
C	Sudan
D	Angola
E	Mali

Question 6

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

Question 7

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 C
D	Type A
E	Type B

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	Iran
B	Libya
C	Somalia
D	Saudi Arabia
E	South Africa

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

Question 11

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

A	Britain
B	France
C	Russia
D	USA
E	Germany

Question 12

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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	Lima
E	Rio de Janeiro

Question 15

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

A	Uruguay
B	Chile
C	Brazil
D	Bolivia
E	Paraguay

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

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

A	Subsistence agriculture industry is dominated by female farmers.
B	Majority of the population is concentrated in urban areas.
C	Unlike in the past, most countries in this region have large manufacturing industries.
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 18

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

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

Question 18 Explanation:

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

Question 19

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

A	South Africa
B	Angola
C	Kenya
D	Nigeria
E	Sudan

Question 19 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 20

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

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

Question 21

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

A	Peru
B	Colombia
C	Venezuela
D	Argentina
E	Paraguay

Question 22

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	1994
B	1982
C	1996
D	1975
E	1978

Question 23

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

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

Question 23 Explanation:

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

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

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	Tunisia
D	Israel
E	Bahrain

Question 26

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

Question 27

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	Common European ancestor
C	Roman Catholicism
D	African culture
E	Spanish culture

Question 28

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

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

Question 29

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

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

Question 30

What is Afrikaans? (ID-WA2-63)

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

Question 31

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

A	Germany
B	UK
C	USA
D	France
E	Spain

Question 32

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

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

Question 33

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

A	Ghana
B	Cameroon
C	Congo
D	Angola
E	Ivory Coast

Question 34

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

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

Question 35

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

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

Question 35 Explanation:

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

Question 36

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

A	Dammam
B	Dhiba
C	Yanbu
D	Riyadh
E	Jeddah

Question 37

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

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

Question 38

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	San Juan
C	Buenos Aires
D	Entre Ríos
E	Mendoza

Question 39

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

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

Question 40

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

A	Mozambique
B	Tanzania
C	Angola
D	Zimbabwe
E	Madagascar

Question 41

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

A	two
B	five
C	three
D	four
E	one

Question 41 Explanation:

Western Rift Valley and the Eastern Rift Valley.

Question 42

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	The "Horn of Africa"
E	Eastern Africa

Question 43

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

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

Question 44

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

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

Question 45

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

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

Question 45 Explanation:

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

Question 46

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

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

Question 47

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

A	Haifa
B	Ashdod
C	Tel Aviv
D	Jerusalem
E	Netanya

Question 48

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

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

Question 49

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

A	Chile
B	Colombia
C	Argentina
D	Peru
E	Bolivia

Question 50

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	Egypt
C	Maghreb
D	Middle East
E	Nile Delta

Question 51

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

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

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	Peru
C	Argentina
D	Brazil
E	Colombia

Question 53

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

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

Question 54

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

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

Question 55

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	30
C	10
D	24
E	33

Question 56

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

A	In this region, Roman domination was widespread in the last three centuries of AD,
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	North African coastal line has the highest population density within this region.
E	Water is the most important natural resource in this region.

Question 57

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

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

Question 58

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

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

Question 59

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

Question 60

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

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

Question 61

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

A	Syria
B	Saudi Arabia
C	Algeria
D	Liberia
E	Iran

Question 62

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

A	1935
B	1948
C	1982
D	1957
E	1944

Question 63

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

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

Question 64

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

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

Question 65

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

A	Transition to democracy where an elected official have the final authority in political, economic and social processes.
B	Independence for Mexico where the European powers handover the control of the country to the native population.
C	Reestablishment of the Amerindian culture in Mexico.
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 66

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

A	USA
B	Canada
C	Mexico
D	UK
E	Russia

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	...sugar plantation and historical black slavery.
C	...the Atlantic and Caribbean coast.
D	...developing economy and strong Amerindian influence.
E	...large equatorial rainforest.

Question 68

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

Question 69

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

A	Lima
B	Rio de Janeiro
C	Buenos Aires
D	Bogota

Question 70

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

A	It introduced an intervention program by the European powers to help promote economic development and education in the 21st Century Africa.
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	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 70 Explanation:

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

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