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 statement is true? (ID-WA2-44)

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

Question 2

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

A	Cameroon
B	Congo
C	Ghana
D	Angola
E	Ivory Coast

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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

A	Colombia
B	Chile
C	Peru
D	Bolivia
E	Argentina

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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

A	Bogota
B	Lima
C	Rio de Janeiro
D	Buenos Aires

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

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

A	Syria
B	Saudi Arabia
C	Iran
D	Algeria
E	Liberia

Question 9

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

A	Iran
B	Israel
C	Somalia
D	Tunisia
E	Bahrain

Question 10

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

A	Bolivia
B	Paraguay
C	Ecuador
D	Brazil
E	Chile

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

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

A	It was arranged by Germany to help promote democracy and prevent dictatorships in Sub-Saharan 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	Resulted in new form of European colonization and trade in Africa.
E	It introduced an intervention program by the European powers to help promote economic development and education in the 21st Century Africa.

Question 12 Explanation:

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

Question 13

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

A	1944
B	1935
C	1982
D	1957
E	1948

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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 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	1975
B	1978
C	1994
D	1982
E	1996

Question 17

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

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

Question 17 Explanation:

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

Question 18

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

A	Riyadh
B	Dhiba
C	Dammam
D	Jeddah
E	Yanbu

Question 19

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 20

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	24
B	10
C	33
D	30
E	15

Question 21

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

Question 22

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	A separatist political party that caused the current instability in Somalia.
D	An autonomous region within Nigeria.
E	Decedents of former Dutch settlers in South Africa.

Question 23

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	France
D	Germany
E	Spain

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

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	Mendoza
D	San Juan
E	Buenos Aires

Question 27

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

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

Question 28

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

A	The Roman Empire
B	The British Empire
C	The Dutch colonial masters
D	The Arabic elitists
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 of the following is used as a basis for unifying the South American population? (ID-WA2-03)

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

Question 30

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

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

Question 31

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

A	Mexico
B	Canada
C	UK
D	Russia
E	USA

Question 32

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

A	Ashdod
B	Jerusalem
C	Netanya
D	Haifa
E	Tel Aviv

Question 33

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	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	Petroleum (oil) industry plays a vital role in West African economies.

Question 34

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

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

Question 34 Explanation:

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

Question 35

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

A	Brazil
B	Uruguay
C	Paraguay
D	Bolivia
E	Chile

Question 36

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

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

Question 37

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 38

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

A	five
B	four
C	one
D	two
E	three

Question 38 Explanation:

Western Rift Valley and the Eastern Rift Valley.

Question 39

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

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

Question 40

What is Afrikaans? (ID-WA2-63)

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

Question 41

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

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

Question 42

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

A	France
B	Britain
C	Germany
D	Russia
E	USA

Question 43

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 44

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 45

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	Military Service
C	Mining Industry
D	Manufacturing Industry
E	Agriculture Industry

Question 46

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

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

Question 47

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	Saudi Arabia
C	Libya
D	South Africa
E	Iran

Question 48

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

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

Question 49

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 50

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

A	Paraguay
B	Peru
C	Colombia
D	Venezuela
E	Argentina

Question 51

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	Independence for Mexico where the European powers handover the control of the country to the native population.
E	Abolition of slavery in Mexico, which allowed the blacks to vote and hold office.

Question 52

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 A
C	Type D
D	Type B
E	Type C

Question 53

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

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

Question 54

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

A	South Africa
B	Kenya
C	Nigeria
D	Sudan
E	Angola

Question 54 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 55

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	Around Cape Town
D	Within the transition between Sub-Saharan Africa and North Africa
E	Around Namib

Question 56

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	Brazil
D	Colombia
E	Chile

Question 57

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

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

Question 57 Explanation:

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

Question 58

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	Egypt
C	Nile Delta
D	Maghreb
E	Middle East

Question 59

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

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

Question 60

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

Question 61

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

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

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	Madagascar
E	Zimbabwe

Question 63

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

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

Question 64

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

A	Current population growth of Brazil is negative (shrinking population).
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	Brazil was colonized by the Spanish.

Question 65

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	Mali
C	Nigeria
D	Sudan
E	Angola

Question 66

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 A
C	Type D
D	Type B
E	Type H

Question 67

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

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

Question 68

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

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

Question 69

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

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

Question 70

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

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

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