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

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

Question 2

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	In the foothills of Andes.
C	In the Patagonia (modern day Argentina and Chile).
D	Within the Isthmus of Panama.
E	Within the Altiplano region.

Question 3

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	1996
C	1982
D	1975
E	1978

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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 6

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

Question 7

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	Manufacturing Industry
C	Military Service
D	Mining Industry
E	Agriculture Industry

Question 8

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	Brazil is the 8th largest economy in the world.
D	Current population growth of Brazil is negative (shrinking population).
E	Economic activities are mostly concentrated in the center of the country.

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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

A	four
B	five
C	three
D	one
E	two

Question 11 Explanation:

Western Rift Valley and the Eastern Rift Valley.

Question 12

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	Unlike in the past, most countries in this region have large manufacturing industries.
D	Subsistence agriculture industry is dominated by female farmers.
E	Most of the countries in this region favors a capitalistic society than a socialistic one.

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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	...drawn based on major ethnic tribes.
D	...drawn around the ancient African civilizations.
E	...decided by the former colonial powers, who occupied the region.

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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	Independence for Mexico where the European powers handover the control of the country to the native population.
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	Land reforms where the poor were given rights and opportunity to land ownership.

Question 17

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

A	Buenos Aires
B	Rio de Janeiro
C	Bogota
D	Lima

Question 18

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

A	1944
B	1957
C	1948
D	1982
E	1935

Question 19

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 H
C	Type D
D	Type B
E	Type C

Question 20

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

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

Question 20 Explanation:

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

Question 21

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	North African coastal line has the highest population density within this region.
C	Conventional oil is the most important factor that provided the necessities for expansion of civilizations within this region.
D	The oldest known civilizations with literacy is the Egyptian civilization around 3000 B.C.
E	Water is the most important natural resource in this region.

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	Colombia
C	Argentina
D	Peru
E	Chile

Question 23

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

A	Bahrain
B	Iran
C	Somalia
D	Tunisia
E	Israel

Question 24

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 the most developed region in central African continent
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 25

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

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

Question 26

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

Question 27

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	Sudan
C	Mali
D	Angola
E	Chad

Question 28

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

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

Question 29

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

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

Question 30

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

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

Question 31

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

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

Question 32

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

A	Russia
B	Germany
C	Britain
D	USA
E	France

Question 33

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

A	Jeddah
B	Riyadh
C	Dammam
D	Yanbu
E	Dhiba

Question 34

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

A	About 40% of Sub-Saharan Africa's population lives in West Africa.
B	The area is also known as the "Bulge of 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	Majority of the West African nations were used to be British colonies.

Question 35

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

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

Question 36

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	Kenya
E	Angola

Question 36 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 37

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

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

Question 38

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

A	Brazil
B	Chile
C	Bolivia
D	Paraguay
E	Ecuador

Question 39

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

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

Question 39 Explanation:

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

Question 40

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

A	Venezuela
B	Argentina
C	Paraguay
D	Colombia
E	Peru

Question 41

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

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

Question 42

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

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

Question 43

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 44

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

A	Chile
B	Brazil
C	Paraguay
D	Uruguay
E	Bolivia

Question 45

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

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

Question 46

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

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

Question 47

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

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

Question 48

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

A	Iran
B	Saudi Arabia
C	Liberia
D	Syria
E	Algeria

Question 49

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

Question 50

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

Question 51

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

Question 52

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

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

Question 53

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 British Empire
D	The Roman Empire
E	The Arabic elitists

Question 53 Explanation:

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

Question 54

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	33
B	15
C	10
D	30
E	24

Question 55

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	Nile Delta
C	Middle East
D	Egypt
E	Maghreb

Question 56

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

A	Peru
B	Bolivia
C	Argentina
D	Chile
E	Colombia

Question 57

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

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

Question 58

What is Afrikaans? (ID-WA2-63)

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

Question 59

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

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

Question 59 Explanation:

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

Question 60

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

A	Ashdod
B	Jerusalem
C	Netanya
D	Tel Aviv
E	Haifa

Question 61

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	The "Horn of Africa"
E	North Africa

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	Angola
C	Tanzania
D	Zimbabwe
E	Madagascar

Question 63

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

A	Resulted in new form of European colonization and trade in Africa.
B	An economic conference that eventually resulted in African Union.
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	It introduced an intervention program by the European powers to help promote economic development and education in the 21st Century Africa.

Question 63 Explanation:

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

Question 64

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

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

Question 65

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

A	Mexico
B	USA
C	Russia
D	UK
E	Canada

Question 66

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	Iran
C	South Africa
D	Saudi Arabia
E	Somalia

Question 67

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

Question 68

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	Buenos Aires
D	Mendoza
E	San Juan

Question 69

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

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

Question 70

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	France
C	Spain
D	UK
E	Germany

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