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

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

A	Mali
B	Nigeria
C	Angola
D	Sudan
E	Chad

Question 2

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

A	Congo
B	Angola
C	Ghana
D	Cameroon
E	Ivory Coast

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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	Lima
D	Brasilia
E	Sao Paulo

Question 5

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	...drawn based on major ethnic tribes.
C	...drawn around the ancient African civilizations.
D	...decided by the African Union after the World War II.
E	...decided by the former colonial powers, who occupied the region.

Question 6

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

A	South Africa
B	Nigeria
C	Sudan
D	Angola
E	Kenya

Question 6 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 7

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	Brazil was colonized by the Spanish.
D	Brazil's forward capital is Rio de Janeiro.
E	Economic activities are mostly concentrated in the center of the country.

Question 8

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

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

Question 8 Explanation:

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

A	France
B	USA
C	Britain
D	Germany
E	Russia

Question 11

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

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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	Northern regions
D	Central regions
E	Amazon agricultural region

Question 14

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	The dominant population is that of non-Arabic descent
D	Egypt is a "cultural transitional zone" between Europe and Islamic World
E	Capital of Egypt, Cairo is located within the Neil delta

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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

A	Buenos Aires
B	Bogota
C	Rio de Janeiro
D	Lima

Question 17

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

A	A separatist political party that caused the current instability in Somalia.
B	An autonomous region within Nigeria.
C	A group of people who are mixed race between Africans and Europeans.
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 18

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

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

Question 19

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	Mining Industry
C	Tourism Industry
D	Military Service
E	Manufacturing Industry

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 country is an Empire State? (ID-WA2-43)

A	Iran
B	Algeria
C	Saudi Arabia
D	Syria
E	Liberia

Question 22

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

A	Brazil
B	Argentina
C	Colombia
D	Chile
E	Peru

Question 23

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

A	Somalia
B	Israel
C	Iran
D	Bahrain
E	Tunisia

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

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

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

Question 25 Explanation:

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

Question 26

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

Question 27

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

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

Question 28

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	Brazil
C	Colombia
D	USA
E	Argentina

Question 29

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

Question 30

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

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

Question 31

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

A	Chile
B	Bolivia
C	Paraguay
D	Brazil
E	Uruguay

Question 32

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

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

Question 33

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	Mendoza
C	Entre Ríos
D	Buenos Aires
E	San Juan

Question 34

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 35

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	Spain
C	France
D	USA
E	UK

Question 36

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

A	Bolivia
B	Colombia
C	Argentina
D	Peru
E	Chile

Question 37

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

Question 38

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

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

Question 39

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

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

Question 40

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

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

Question 41

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

Question 42

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 42 Explanation:

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

Question 43

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

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

Question 43 Explanation:

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

Question 44

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

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

Question 45

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

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

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

Question 47

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

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

Question 48

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

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

Question 49

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

A	1948
B	1957
C	1944
D	1982
E	1935

Question 50

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

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

Question 51

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

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

Question 52

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	Nile Delta
C	Egypt
D	Middle East
E	Maghreb

Question 53

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 54

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

Question 55

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

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

Question 56

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

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

Question 56 Explanation:

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

Question 57

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	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 58

What is Afrikaans? (ID-WA2-63)

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

Question 59

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

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

Question 60

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

A	Paraguay
B	Chile
C	Bolivia
D	Brazil
E	Ecuador

Question 61

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

A	Angola
B	Mozambique
C	Madagascar
D	Tanzania
E	Zimbabwe

Question 62

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

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

Question 63

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

A	Peru
B	Paraguay
C	Venezuela
D	Argentina
E	Colombia

Question 64

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

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

Question 65

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

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

Question 66

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

A	Ashdod
B	Haifa
C	Jerusalem
D	Netanya
E	Tel Aviv

Question 67

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

A	Riyadh
B	Dammam
C	Dhiba
D	Jeddah
E	Yanbu

Question 68

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

A	five
B	two
C	three
D	one
E	four

Question 68 Explanation:

Western Rift Valley and the Eastern Rift Valley.

Question 69

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	30
B	24
C	10
D	15
E	33

Question 70

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

A	Canada
B	Mexico
C	UK
D	Russia
E	USA

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