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

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

A	Uruguay
B	Bolivia
C	Brazil
D	Chile
E	Paraguay

Question 2

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 3

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

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

Question 4

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

A	Tunisia
B	Bahrain
C	Israel
D	Somalia
E	Iran

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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

A	Ecuador
B	Paraguay
C	Brazil
D	Chile
E	Bolivia

Question 7

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

A	one
B	three
C	five
D	four
E	two

Question 7 Explanation:

Western Rift Valley and the Eastern Rift Valley.

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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

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

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

Question 11

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

A	Colombia
B	Bolivia
C	Peru
D	Chile
E	Argentina

Question 12

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 A
C	Type C
D	Type B
E	Type H

Question 13

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

A	France
B	Germany
C	USA
D	Britain
E	Russia

Question 14

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 15

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

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

Question 16

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

A	Spain
B	Germany
C	USA
D	France
E	UK

Question 17

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

A	Tel Aviv
B	Ashdod
C	Netanya
D	Haifa
E	Jerusalem

Question 18

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

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

Question 18 Explanation:

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

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

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

Question 21

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

Question 22

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

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

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

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

A	Tanzania
B	Madagascar
C	Zimbabwe
D	Mozambique
E	Angola

Question 25

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

Question 26

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	The "Horn of Africa"
D	Equatorial (Central) Africa
E	North Africa

Question 27

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

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

Question 28

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

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

Question 28 Explanation:

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

Question 29

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

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

Question 30

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

Question 31

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	Iran shares a border with Afganistan and Turkmenistan.
C	Brazil was predominantly colonized by the Spanish.
D	Iraq is a landlocked country.
E	Turkey's current political system (2015) is a theocracy.

Question 32

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

A	1944
B	1982
C	1957
D	1935
E	1948

Question 33

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

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

Question 34

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

A	Iran
B	Saudi Arabia
C	Algeria
D	Liberia
E	Syria

Question 35

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

A	Ghana
B	Cameroon
C	Congo
D	Ivory Coast
E	Angola

Question 36

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

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

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

Question 38

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

Question 39

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

Question 40

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

A	Rio de Janeiro
B	Bogota
C	Buenos Aires
D	Lima

Question 41

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

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

Question 41 Explanation:

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

Question 42

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	1996
C	1975
D	1994
E	1982

Question 43

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 44

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

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

Question 45

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

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

Question 46

What is Afrikaans? (ID-WA2-63)

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

Question 47

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

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

Question 48

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

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

Question 49

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	Conventional oil is the most important factor that provided the necessities for expansion of civilizations within this region.
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	The oldest known civilizations with literacy is the Egyptian civilization around 3000 B.C.

Question 50

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

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

Question 51

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

A	Venezuela
B	Argentina
C	Peru
D	Colombia
E	Paraguay

Question 52

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

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

Question 53

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

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

Question 53 Explanation:

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

Question 54

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 was used to be a part of USSR
D	It was colonized by the French and Italians
E	It has the best currently functioning democracy in this region

Question 55

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

A	Jeddah
B	Dhiba
C	Yanbu
D	Dammam
E	Riyadh

Question 56

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

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

Question 57

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

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

Question 58

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

A	Nigeria
B	Kenya
C	South Africa
D	Angola
E	Sudan

Question 58 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 59

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

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

Question 60

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

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

Question 61

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

Question 62

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

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

Question 63

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

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

Question 63 Explanation:

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

Question 64

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	Chad
C	Mali
D	Nigeria
E	Angola

Question 65

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

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

Question 66

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

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

Question 67

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

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

Question 68

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

A	Canada
B	Russia
C	USA
D	Mexico
E	UK

Question 69

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

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

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	Iran
C	South Africa
D	Libya
E	Somalia

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