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

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

A	Germany
B	Russia
C	Britain
D	USA
E	France

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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	Manufacturing Industry
C	Tourism Industry
D	Agriculture Industry
E	Military Service

Question 6

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	Conventional oil is the most important factor that provided the necessities for expansion of civilizations within this region.
C	Water is the most important natural resource in 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 7

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

Question 8

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 form of English spoken in southern Africa
D	A derivative of Dutch
E	The “lingua franca” of East Africa

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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

Question 12

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

A	Bogota
B	Rio de Janeiro
C	Buenos Aires
D	Lima

Question 13

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 14

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

A	Angola
B	South Africa
C	Nigeria
D	Kenya
E	Sudan

Question 14 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 15

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	1982
C	1996
D	1978
E	1994

Question 16

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	Nile and Euphrates rivers
D	Blue and White Nile rivers
E	Jordan and Nile rivers

Question 17

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

A	USA
B	UK
C	Germany
D	Spain
E	France

Question 18

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

Question 19

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

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

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	The area is also known as the "Bulge of Africa".
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	Majority of the West African nations were used to be British colonies.

Question 21

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 A
D	Type D
E	Type C

Question 22

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

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

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

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	Entre Ríos
C	Mendoza
D	Buenos Aires
E	San Juan

Question 25

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	Argentina
D	Brazil
E	USA

Question 26

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 B
C	Type D
D	Type H
E	Type C

Question 27

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

A	Bolivia
B	Brazil
C	Paraguay
D	Ecuador
E	Chile

Question 28

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

A	Paraguay
B	Bolivia
C	Chile
D	Uruguay
E	Brazil

Question 29

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

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

Question 30

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	Libya
C	Iran
D	South Africa
E	Saudi Arabia

Question 31

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	Iraq is a landlocked country.
D	The separatism is a growing problem within the native ("Indian") population of Amazon Basin.
E	Turkey's current political system (2015) is a theocracy.

Question 32

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

A	Canada
B	UK
C	Russia
D	USA
E	Mexico

Question 33

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

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

Question 34

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	Central regions
C	Northern regions
D	Amazon agricultural region
E	"Southern Cone" region

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

Question 36

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

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

Question 36 Explanation:

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

Question 37

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 38

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

A	Riyadh
B	Jeddah
C	Dammam
D	Yanbu
E	Dhiba

Question 39

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

Question 40

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

A	1948
B	1957
C	1982
D	1944
E	1935

Question 41

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

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

Question 42

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

A	Angola
B	Cameroon
C	Ghana
D	Congo
E	Ivory Coast

Question 43

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	Peru
C	Argentina
D	Colombia
E	Chile

Question 44

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

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

Question 45

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

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

Question 45 Explanation:

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

Question 46

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 47

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

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

Question 48

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

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

Question 49

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

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

Question 50

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

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

Question 51

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

Question 52

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

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

Question 52 Explanation:

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

Question 53

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

A	Argentina
B	Peru
C	Colombia
D	Venezuela
E	Paraguay

Question 54

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

A	Algeria
B	Saudi Arabia
C	Syria
D	Liberia
E	Iran

Question 55

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 A
C	Type B
D	Type C
E	Type D

Question 56

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

A	three
B	five
C	four
D	two
E	one

Question 56 Explanation:

Western Rift Valley and the Eastern Rift Valley.

Question 57

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	Mali
D	Chad
E	Nigeria

Question 58

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

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

Question 59

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

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

Question 60

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	Resulted in new form of European colonization and trade in Africa.
C	It was arranged by Germany to help promote democracy and prevent dictatorships in Sub-Saharan Africa.
D	It was organized by South Africa to promote their mineral (specifically diamond) trade.
E	An economic conference that eventually resulted in African Union.

Question 60 Explanation:

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

Question 61

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

A	Haifa
B	Tel Aviv
C	Ashdod
D	Netanya
E	Jerusalem

Question 62

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

A	Mozambique
B	Madagascar
C	Angola
D	Tanzania
E	Zimbabwe

Question 63

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	10
C	15
D	33
E	24

Question 64

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

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

Question 65

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

A	Colombia
B	Argentina
C	Peru
D	Bolivia
E	Chile

Question 66

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

A	Tunisia
B	Iran
C	Somalia
D	Bahrain
E	Israel

Question 67

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	Egypt
D	Middle East
E	Maghreb

Question 68

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

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

Question 68 Explanation:

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

Question 69

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

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

Question 70

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

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

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