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

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

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

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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

A	Bolivia
B	Chile
C	Ecuador
D	Brazil
E	Paraguay

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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	Nile and Tigris rivers
E	Blue and White Nile rivers

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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

A	Chile
B	Peru
C	Colombia
D	Argentina
E	Brazil

Question 8

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	Nile Delta
C	Egypt
D	Maghreb
E	Middle East

Question 9

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

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	1978
B	1975
C	1996
D	1994
E	1982

Question 11

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	Agriculture/Farming
E	Research industry

Question 11 Explanation:

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

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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	Military Service
C	Mining Industry
D	Tourism Industry
E	Agriculture Industry

Question 16

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

Question 17

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

A	Lima
B	Buenos Aires
C	Bogota
D	Rio de Janeiro

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

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

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	30
B	33
C	10
D	24
E	15

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

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 23

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 24

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

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

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

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 economically developed region of South Africa
D	It is a term use for describing the region
E	It is the term given by Americans to describe a large region with most politically stable pro-American governments

Question 27

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

A	Jeddah
B	Riyadh
C	Yanbu
D	Dhiba
E	Dammam

Question 28

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

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

Question 28 Explanation:

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

Question 29

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

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

Question 30

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

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

Question 31

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	South Africa
C	Somalia
D	Iran
E	Libya

Question 32

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

A	Tunisia
B	Somalia
C	Iran
D	Bahrain
E	Israel

Question 33

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

A	Haifa
B	Tel Aviv
C	Netanya
D	Ashdod
E	Jerusalem

Question 34

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

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

Question 35

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

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

Question 36

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

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

Question 37

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	Angola
D	Kenya
E	Sudan

Question 37 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 38

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	Egypt
D	Middle East
E	Nile Delta

Question 39

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

A	Brazil
B	Paraguay
C	Bolivia
D	Uruguay
E	Chile

Question 40

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

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

Question 41

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

A	Ivory Coast
B	Congo
C	Cameroon
D	Angola
E	Ghana

Question 42

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 C
C	Type A
D	Type B
E	Type D

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

Question 44

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

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

Question 44 Explanation:

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

Question 45

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

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

Question 46

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

A	Chile
B	Colombia
C	Argentina
D	Peru
E	Bolivia

Question 47

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

A	Syria
B	Liberia
C	Algeria
D	Saudi Arabia
E	Iran

Question 48

What is Afrikaans? (ID-WA2-63)

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

Question 49

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

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

Question 50

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 51

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	Sudan
C	Mali
D	Nigeria
E	Chad

Question 52

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

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

Question 52 Explanation:

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

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	...the Atlantic and Caribbean coast.
D	...large equatorial rainforest.
E	...developing economy and strong Amerindian influence.

Question 54

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

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

Question 55

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

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

Question 56

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

Question 57

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

Question 58

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

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

Question 59

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

A	Mexico
B	Canada
C	Russia
D	USA
E	UK

Question 60

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

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

Question 61

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

A	1957
B	1948
C	1944
D	1982
E	1935

Question 62

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

A	Paraguay
B	Peru
C	Venezuela
D	Argentina
E	Colombia

Question 63

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	North African coastal line has the highest population density within this region.
C	Water is the most important natural resource in this region.
D	In this region, Roman domination was widespread in the last three centuries of AD,
E	Conventional oil is the most important factor that provided the necessities for expansion of civilizations within this region.

Question 64

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

A	five
B	one
C	four
D	three
E	two

Question 64 Explanation:

Western Rift Valley and the Eastern Rift Valley.

Question 65

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

A	USA
B	Britain
C	Germany
D	France
E	Russia

Question 66

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

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

Question 67

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

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

Question 67 Explanation:

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

Question 68

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

A	Madagascar
B	Zimbabwe
C	Angola
D	Tanzania
E	Mozambique

Question 69

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	Spain
D	Germany
E	France

Question 70

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

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

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