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

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

Question 2

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

A	Mozambique
B	Tanzania
C	Madagascar
D	Zimbabwe
E	Angola

Question 3

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 Egypt near the Nile delta
D	Northern Algeria
E	Northern Libya

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 5 Explanation:

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

Question 6

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 7

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

A	Ivory Coast
B	Angola
C	Cameroon
D	Ghana
E	Congo

Question 8

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

Question 9

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

Question 10

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	15
B	10
C	24
D	30
E	33

Question 11

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	Tourism Industry
C	Manufacturing Industry
D	Mining Industry
E	Military Service

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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

A	Sudan
B	Nigeria
C	Angola
D	South Africa
E	Kenya

Question 16 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 17

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	Somalia
E	Iran

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

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

Question 19 Explanation:

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

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

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

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

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

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

A	Argentina
B	Colombia
C	Chile
D	Bolivia
E	Peru

Question 25

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

A	Liberia
B	Iran
C	Algeria
D	Saudi Arabia
E	Syria

Question 26

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 27

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

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

Question 28

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

Question 29

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

A	Chile
B	Ecuador
C	Brazil
D	Bolivia
E	Paraguay

Question 30

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

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

Question 31

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

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

Question 31 Explanation:

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

Question 32

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

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

Question 33

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

A	Colombia
B	Peru
C	Argentina
D	Venezuela
E	Paraguay

Question 34

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	Reestablishment of the Amerindian culture in Mexico.
C	Land reforms where the poor were given rights and opportunity to land ownership.
D	Abolition of slavery in Mexico, which allowed the blacks to vote and hold office.
E	Independence for Mexico where the European powers handover the control of the country to the native population.

Question 35

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

A	Jerusalem
B	Haifa
C	Tel Aviv
D	Netanya
E	Ashdod

Question 36

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

A	Dammam
B	Yanbu
C	Jeddah
D	Riyadh
E	Dhiba

Question 37

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

A	Mexico
B	Russia
C	USA
D	UK
E	Canada

Question 38

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

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

Question 38 Explanation:

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

Question 39

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	Maghreb
E	Arabian Peninsula

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	1982
B	1978
C	1994
D	1996
E	1975

Question 41

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

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

Question 42

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

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

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	UK
C	France
D	Germany
E	USA

Question 44

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

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

Question 45

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

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

Question 46

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	Iran
C	Libya
D	South Africa
E	Saudi Arabia

Question 47

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

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

Question 48

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 H
C	Type A
D	Type B
E	Type D

Question 49

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

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

Question 50

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

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

Question 51

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

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

Question 52

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

A	Chile
B	Uruguay
C	Paraguay
D	Bolivia
E	Brazil

Question 53

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

A	USA
B	Britain
C	France
D	Germany
E	Russia

Question 54

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

A	Rio de Janeiro
B	Bogota
C	Buenos Aires
D	Lima

Question 55

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

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

Question 56

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

A	Mali
B	Sudan
C	Chad
D	Angola
E	Nigeria

Question 57

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

Question 58

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

A	1957
B	1982
C	1935
D	1944
E	1948

Question 59

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	Río Negro
C	Entre Ríos
D	Mendoza
E	San Juan

Question 60

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

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

Question 61

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

A	An economic conference that eventually resulted in African Union.
B	It was arranged by Germany to help promote democracy and prevent dictatorships in Sub-Saharan Africa.
C	Resulted in new form of European colonization and trade in 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 61 Explanation:

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

Question 62

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 63

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

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

Question 64

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

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

Question 65

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

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

Question 66

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

A	one
B	five
C	four
D	two
E	three

Question 66 Explanation:

Western Rift Valley and the Eastern Rift Valley.

Question 67

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

Question 68

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

Question 69

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	Brazil
C	Colombia
D	Chile
E	Argentina

Question 70

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

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