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 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	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 2

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	Agriculture Industry
D	Mining Industry
E	Manufacturing Industry

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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	Arabian Peninsula
C	Maghreb
D	Egypt
E	Middle East

Question 5

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	Saudi Arabia
D	Somalia
E	South Africa

Question 6

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 Namib
D	Within the Congo Basin
E	Around Cape Town

Question 7

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	Decedents of former Dutch settlers in South Africa.
D	An autonomous region within Nigeria.
E	A geographical region in the sub-Saharan Africa that is dominated by White majority.

Question 8

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	Brazil
C	Colombia
D	Argentina
E	USA

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

In the South American sub-region, the Transitional Mestizo Zone is characterized by... (ID-WA2-17)

A	...the Atlantic and Caribbean coast.
B	...large equatorial rainforest.
C	...sugar plantation and historical black slavery.
D	...developing economy and strong Amerindian influence.
E	...large populations of decedents of American (USA).

Question 15

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

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

Question 15 Explanation:

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

Question 16

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

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

Question 16 Explanation:

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

Question 17

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

A	France
B	Spain
C	USA
D	Germany
E	UK

Question 18

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	Angola
D	Sudan
E	Nigeria

Question 19

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

A	Brazil
B	Bolivia
C	Paraguay
D	Ecuador
E	Chile

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	30
C	15
D	10
E	33

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

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

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

Question 23

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

Question 24

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

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

Question 24 Explanation:

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

Question 25

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

A	1948
B	1944
C	1957
D	1982
E	1935

Question 26

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

A	Congo
B	Angola
C	Ghana
D	Ivory Coast
E	Cameroon

Question 27

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

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

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

Question 28

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	San Juan
C	Mendoza
D	Río Negro
E	Entre Ríos

Question 29

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 30

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

A	Argentina
B	Chile
C	Peru
D	Colombia
E	Bolivia

Question 31

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

A	Bolivia
B	Paraguay
C	Uruguay
D	Chile
E	Brazil

Question 32

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

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

Question 33

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

A	Peru
B	Venezuela
C	Paraguay
D	Argentina
E	Colombia

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

Question 35

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 British Empire
C	The Dutch colonial masters
D	The Roman Empire
E	The Arabic elitists

Question 35 Explanation:

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

Question 36

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	1930 , Iran
D	1950 , Iraq
E	1960 , Iraq

Question 37

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

Question 39

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

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

Question 40

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	1994
C	1982
D	1996
E	1975

Question 41

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

A	four
B	two
C	three
D	five
E	one

Question 41 Explanation:

Western Rift Valley and the Eastern Rift Valley.

Question 42

What is Afrikaans? (ID-WA2-63)

A	The language of all white South Africans
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	A form of English spoken in southern Africa

Question 43

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

A	Haifa
B	Netanya
C	Jerusalem
D	Ashdod
E	Tel Aviv

Question 44

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 B
D	Type H
E	Type D

Question 45

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

A	Tanzania
B	Angola
C	Mozambique
D	Zimbabwe
E	Madagascar

Question 46

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

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

Question 47

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

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

Question 48

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

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

Question 49

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

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

Question 50

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 was colonized by the Spanish.
E	Brazil is the 8th largest economy in the world.

Question 51

"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	European and black
D	Amerindian and black
E	Caribbean and black

Question 52

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

A	Bogota
B	Buenos Aires
C	Rio de Janeiro
D	Lima

Question 53

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

A	Russia
B	France
C	USA
D	Britain
E	Germany

Question 54

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

A	Colombia
B	Chile
C	Argentina
D	Brazil
E	Peru

Question 55

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

A	Israel
B	Tunisia
C	Bahrain
D	Iran
E	Somalia

Question 56

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 D
C	Type C
D	Type B
E	Type A

Question 57

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

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

Question 58

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

A	South Africa
B	Sudan
C	Angola
D	Kenya
E	Nigeria

Question 58 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 59

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 60

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

Question 61

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

A	Liberia
B	Saudi Arabia
C	Syria
D	Iran
E	Algeria

Question 62

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

Question 63

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 64

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

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

Question 65

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

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

Question 66

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

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

Question 67

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

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

Question 68

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

A	Jeddah
B	Dhiba
C	Yanbu
D	Dammam
E	Riyadh

Question 69

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

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

Question 70

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

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

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