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 Afrikaans? (ID-WA2-63)

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

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	Mining Industry
C	Agriculture Industry
D	Manufacturing Industry
E	Military Service

Question 3

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

A	Congo
B	Angola
C	Cameroon
D	Ivory Coast
E	Ghana

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 5 Explanation:

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

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

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	1994
C	1982
D	1996
E	1978

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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	Buenos Aires
D	San Juan
E	Entre Ríos

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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

A	Nigeria
B	Sudan
C	Kenya
D	Angola
E	South Africa

Question 14 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 15

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 A
C	Type C
D	Type D
E	Type B

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

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

A	three
B	two
C	four
D	five
E	one

Question 17 Explanation:

Western Rift Valley and the Eastern Rift Valley.

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

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

A	USA
B	Germany
C	Britain
D	Russia
E	France

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

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

A	In this region, Roman domination was widespread in the last three centuries of AD,
B	Water is the most important natural resource in this region.
C	North African coastal line has the highest population density within this region.
D	The oldest known civilizations with literacy is the Egyptian civilization around 3000 B.C.
E	Conventional oil is the most important factor that provided the necessities for expansion of civilizations within this region.

Question 22

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	Argentina
C	Brazil
D	Chile
E	Peru

Question 23

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

A	Iran
B	Syria
C	Algeria
D	Saudi Arabia
E	Liberia

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

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

A	Brazil
B	Chile
C	Bolivia
D	Uruguay
E	Paraguay

Question 26

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

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

Question 27

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	Maghreb
C	Arabian Peninsula
D	Egypt
E	Middle East

Question 28

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

A	Colombia
B	Bolivia
C	Chile
D	Argentina
E	Peru

Question 29

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	South Africa
C	Libya
D	Somalia
E	Saudi Arabia

Question 30

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	Unlike in the past, most countries in this region have large manufacturing industries.
D	Majority of the population is concentrated in urban areas.
E	Subsistence agriculture industry is dominated by female farmers.

Question 31

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	Spain
D	Germany
E	France

Question 32

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

A	An economic conference that eventually resulted in African Union.
B	It introduced an intervention program by the European powers to help promote economic development and education in the 21st Century Africa.
C	It was organized by South Africa to promote their mineral (specifically diamond) trade.
D	Resulted in new form of European colonization and trade in Africa.
E	It was arranged by Germany to help promote democracy and prevent dictatorships in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Question 32 Explanation:

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

Question 33

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

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

Question 34

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 35

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

A	Ashdod
B	Tel Aviv
C	Netanya
D	Jerusalem
E	Haifa

Question 36

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

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

Question 37

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

Question 38

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

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

Question 39

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

Question 40

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

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

Question 41

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

A	Russia
B	USA
C	UK
D	Mexico
E	Canada

Question 42

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 43

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

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

Question 44

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

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

Question 45

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

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

Question 46

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 economically developed region of South Africa
C	It is a term use for describing the region
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 47

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

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

Question 47 Explanation:

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

Question 48

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	10
C	15
D	33
E	24

Question 49

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

A	1948
B	1982
C	1935
D	1944
E	1957

Question 50

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

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

Question 50 Explanation:

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

Question 51

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

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

Question 52

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

A	Dammam
B	Riyadh
C	Yanbu
D	Jeddah
E	Dhiba

Question 53

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

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

Question 54

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

A	Zimbabwe
B	Tanzania
C	Angola
D	Mozambique
E	Madagascar

Question 55

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	North Africa
C	West Africa
D	Equatorial (Central) Africa
E	Eastern Africa

Question 56

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

A	Buenos Aires
B	Rio de Janeiro
C	Bogota
D	Lima

Question 57

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	...decided by the former colonial powers, who occupied the region.
D	...drawn based on the distribution of natural resources and fertile agricultural land.
E	...drawn around the ancient African civilizations.

Question 58

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

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

Question 59

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	Maghreb
C	Nile Delta
D	Middle East
E	Egypt

Question 60

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	None of the answers are correct
E	"Southern Cone" region

Question 61

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

A	Brazil
B	Ecuador
C	Bolivia
D	Chile
E	Paraguay

Question 62

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

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

Question 63

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

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

Question 64

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

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

Question 65

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

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

Question 66

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

A	Nigeria
B	Mali
C	Sudan
D	Chad
E	Angola

Question 67

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

A	Peru
B	Argentina
C	Colombia
D	Paraguay
E	Venezuela

Question 68

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

Question 69

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

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

Question 70

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 70 Explanation:

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

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