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

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

A	Russia
B	UK
C	Canada
D	USA
E	Mexico

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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 H
D	Type D
E	Type C

Question 6

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	Land reforms where the poor were given rights and opportunity to land ownership.
C	Reestablishment of the Amerindian culture in Mexico.
D	Abolition of slavery in Mexico, which allowed the blacks to vote and hold office.
E	Independence for Mexico where the European powers handover the control of the country to the native population.

Question 7

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

A	Bogota
B	Buenos Aires
C	Rio de Janeiro
D	Lima

Question 8

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

A	Colombia
B	Venezuela
C	Paraguay
D	Argentina
E	Peru

Question 9

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

A	USA
B	Germany
C	Russia
D	Britain
E	France

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

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

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

Question 12 Explanation:

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

Question 13

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 14

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

A	Ghana
B	Angola
C	Ivory Coast
D	Cameroon
E	Congo

Question 15

Brazil has a Federal Republic government system. How many Federal Units are in Brazil? (ID-WA2-29)
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A	15
B	30
C	33
D	10
E	24

Question 16

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	1982
B	1975
C	1978
D	1996
E	1994

Question 17

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

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

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 H
C	Type A
D	Type C
E	Type D

Question 20

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

A	Ecuador
B	Bolivia
C	Brazil
D	Chile
E	Paraguay

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

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

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

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

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

Question 27

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	...sugar plantation and historical black slavery.
D	...large equatorial rainforest.
E	...the Atlantic and Caribbean coast.

Question 28

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

A	Peru
B	Colombia
C	Argentina
D	Chile
E	Bolivia

Question 29

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	Water is the most important natural resource in this region.
E	North African coastal line has the highest population density within this region.

Question 30

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

A	three
B	one
C	five
D	four
E	two

Question 30 Explanation:

Western Rift Valley and the Eastern Rift Valley.

Question 31

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

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

Question 31 Explanation:

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

Question 32

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

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

Question 33

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

A	Tanzania
B	Mozambique
C	Angola
D	Zimbabwe
E	Madagascar

Question 34

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 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 the economically developed region of South Africa
E	It is a term use for describing the region

Question 35

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

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

Question 36

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

Question 37

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	San Juan
D	Buenos Aires
E	Entre Ríos

Question 38

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

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

Question 39

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

A	Chad
B	Angola
C	Sudan
D	Nigeria
E	Mali

Question 40

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

A	Argentina
B	Peru
C	Chile
D	Brazil
E	Colombia

Question 41

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

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

Question 42

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

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

Question 43

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

A	Bolivia
B	Chile
C	Uruguay
D	Paraguay
E	Brazil

Question 44

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

Question 45

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 D
D	Type B
E	Type C

Question 46

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

A	Overwhelming number of countries in this region depends on multiple diversified commodities to maintain their economy.
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	Unlike in the past, most countries in this region have large manufacturing industries.
E	Subsistence agriculture industry is dominated by female farmers.

Question 47

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

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

Question 48

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

A	Kenya
B	Angola
C	Sudan
D	South Africa
E	Nigeria

Question 48 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 49

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

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

Question 50

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

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

Question 51

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

Question 52

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

A	Iran
B	Bahrain
C	Somalia
D	Tunisia
E	Israel

Question 53

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

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

Question 54

What is Afrikaans? (ID-WA2-63)

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

Question 55

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

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

Question 56

Majority of the current political borders within the African continent is... (ID-WA2-37)

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

Question 57

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

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

Question 57 Explanation:

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

Question 58

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

A	1957
B	1935
C	1948
D	1982
E	1944

Question 59

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

A	Netanya
B	Haifa
C	Tel Aviv
D	Jerusalem
E	Ashdod

Question 60

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

A	UK
B	USA
C	Germany
D	Spain
E	France

Question 61

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

A	Riyadh
B	Jeddah
C	Yanbu
D	Dammam
E	Dhiba

Question 62

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

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

Question 63

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

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

Question 63 Explanation:

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

Question 64

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

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

Question 65

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

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

Question 66

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

Question 66 Explanation:

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

Question 67

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

A	Algeria
B	Syria
C	Liberia
D	Iran
E	Saudi Arabia

Question 68

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

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

Question 69

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	Nile Delta
D	Arabian Peninsula
E	Maghreb

Question 70

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

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

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