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	Bolivia
B	Chile
C	Uruguay
D	Paraguay
E	Brazil

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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

Question 4

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

A	Bahrain
B	Israel
C	Tunisia
D	Somalia
E	Iran

Question 5

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

A	Angola
B	Mozambique
C	Tanzania
D	Madagascar
E	Zimbabwe

Question 6

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

A	Peru
B	Argentina
C	Chile
D	Colombia
E	Brazil

Question 7

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

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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

A	Argentina
B	Peru
C	Colombia
D	Venezuela
E	Paraguay

Question 10

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	1978
D	1996
E	1994

Question 11

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	Near the mouth of the Amazon river basin.
D	In the Patagonia (modern day Argentina and Chile).
E	Within the Altiplano region.

Question 12

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

A	Nigeria
B	South Africa
C	Sudan
D	Kenya
E	Angola

Question 12 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 13

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

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

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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

A	Haifa
B	Tel Aviv
C	Jerusalem
D	Ashdod
E	Netanya

Question 16

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

A	Iran
B	Saudi Arabia
C	Syria
D	Liberia
E	Algeria

Question 17

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

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

Question 17 Explanation:

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

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

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 D
C	Type H
D	Type B
E	Type A

Question 21

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

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

Question 21 Explanation:

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

Question 22

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

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

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

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

A	Bolivia
B	Paraguay
C	Ecuador
D	Chile
E	Brazil

Question 25

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	Christianity is the dominant religion in the South part of West Africa.
C	Petroleum (oil) industry plays a vital role in West African economies.
D	The area is also known as the "Bulge of Africa".
E	Majority of the West African nations were used to be British colonies.

Question 26

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

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

Question 27

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

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

Question 28

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

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

Question 29

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

Question 30

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

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

Question 31

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

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

Question 32

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

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

Question 33

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

A	Peru
B	Chile
C	Bolivia
D	Colombia
E	Argentina

Question 34

Which of the following statement is true about Southwest Asia and North Africa? (ID-WA2-07)

A	North African coastal line has the highest population density within 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	Water is the most important natural resource in this region.
E	The oldest known civilizations with literacy is the Egyptian civilization around 3000 B.C.

Question 35

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

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

Question 36

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

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

Question 37

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	Economic activities are mostly concentrated in the center of the country.
D	Brazil's forward capital is Rio de Janeiro.
E	Brazil is the 8th largest economy in the world.

Question 38

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

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

Question 39

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

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

Question 40

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

Question 41

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

Question 42

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

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

Question 43

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	France
C	USA
D	Germany
E	UK

Question 44

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

Question 45

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

A	Yanbu
B	Jeddah
C	Dammam
D	Riyadh
E	Dhiba

Question 46

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	Roman Catholicism
D	African culture
E	Common European ancestor

Question 47

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

A	Congo
B	Ivory Coast
C	Ghana
D	Angola
E	Cameroon

Question 48

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	Maghreb
C	Nile Delta
D	Egypt
E	Middle East

Question 49

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	10
B	33
C	30
D	24
E	15

Question 50

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

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

Question 51

What is Afrikaans? (ID-WA2-63)

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

Question 52

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

A	1948
B	1944
C	1982
D	1957
E	1935

Question 53

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

Question 54

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

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

Question 54 Explanation:

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

Question 55

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

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

Question 55 Explanation:

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

Question 56

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

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

Question 57

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

A	two
B	four
C	three
D	one
E	five

Question 57 Explanation:

Western Rift Valley and the Eastern Rift Valley.

Question 58

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

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

Question 59

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

A	UK
B	Mexico
C	USA
D	Canada
E	Russia

Question 60

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

A	Angola
B	Mali
C	Nigeria
D	Chad
E	Sudan

Question 61

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

A	Bogota
B	Lima
C	Buenos Aires
D	Rio de Janeiro

Question 62

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

A	It was organized by South Africa to promote their mineral (specifically diamond) trade.
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	An economic conference that eventually resulted in African Union.
E	It introduced an intervention program by the European powers to help promote economic development and education in the 21st Century Africa.

Question 62 Explanation:

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

Question 63

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

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

Question 64

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

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

Question 65

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

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

Question 66

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

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

Question 67

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

Question 68

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 based on major ethnic tribes.
C	...decided by the African Union after the World War II.
D	...drawn based on the distribution of natural resources and fertile agricultural land.
E	...drawn around the ancient African civilizations.

Question 69

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

A	France
B	Russia
C	Germany
D	Britain
E	USA

Question 70

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

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

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