8.22.F - Test: Africa & Southwest Asia

On what peninsula was the religion of Islam founded?

Arabian Peninsula

What city was one of the largest trade ports during the Atlantic Slave Trade and is now the capital of Senegal?

Dakar

What nation is pictured in purple below? (with the number "1" written over it)

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Which of Mount Kilimanjaro's peaks is actually a dormant volcano?

Kibo

What is the largest lake in Africa?

Lake Victoria

A recent civil war in ___________ has led to instability in the Horn of Africa.

Somalia

What is the second largest economic activity in Sub-Saharan Africa?

mining

When did European powers start carving up the entire continent of Africa among themselves?

nineteenth century

A small source of fresh water located in the deserts or semiarid regions of North Africa and Southwest Asia is called a(n) _____________.

oasis

A significant cause of environmental damage in North Africa and Southwest Asia has been the burning and dumping of ________ into water sources, usually as a tactic during warfare.

oil

What type of agriculture involves cutting down vegetation and forested areas, leaving them to dry out, and then burning them to create a rich layer of topsoil to grow food?

slash-and-burn agriculture

Most people living in Sub-Saharan Africa are ______________.

subsistence farmers

Much of North Africa and Southwest Asia falls along or close to _____________.

the Tropic of Cancer

What is the main reason many tourists avoid traveling to North Africa and Southwest Asia, despite the region having many world-renowned sites?

the fear of conflict

Which of the following are major religions in Sub-Saharan Africa? (choose all that apply)

-Christianity -Islam -traditional religions

What oceans border the African continent? (choose all that apply)

-Indian Ocean -Atlantic Ocean

Which of the following are types of art found in North Africa and Southwest Asia? (choose all that apply)

-calligraphy -stained glass -mosaics -geometric tiles

Which of the following genres of music were influenced by traditional dance and music of Sub-Saharan Africa? (choose all that apply)

-jazz -blues

Match the numbers on the map with the correct nations.

1. Iraq 2. Saudi Arabia 3. Iran 4. (country in blue) Kuwait 5. (country in pink) Qatar 6. United Arab Emirates 7. Afghanistan

Match the numbers on the map to the correct nations.

1. Senegal 2. Côte d'Ivoire 3. Ghana 4. Mali 5. Niger 6. Nigeria

In South Africa, the Dutch settlers' native language adapted and became known as ________.

Afrikaans

What city is the capital of Iraq and an ancient site of learning in the Muslim world?

Baghdad

Match the following straits with their descriptions.

Bosporus Strait - straddled by the city of Istanbul; the closest point between Asia and Europe Dardanelles Strait - entryway into the Sea of Marmara from the Mediterranean Sea Strait of Hormuz - located between the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean

What is the largest city in North Africa?

Cairo

What city in the United Arab Emirates grew from a fishing village in the 1990s to a towering center of international trade and finance in the following three decades?

Dubai

In one sentence, explain the region of Sub-Saharan Africa in terms of boundaries.

Example: The region of Sub-Saharan Africa is very arid and doesn't rain too much.

What nation is pictured in purple below? (with the number "1" written over it)

Gabon

What is another name for the region of North Africa & Southwest Asia?

Greater Middle East

Which cultural landmark is shown in the image below?

Hagia Sophia

What city do Muslims consider most holy?

Mecca

Match each of the following nations with its description.

Morocco - its largest city is Casablanca Libya - ruled by Muammar al-Gaddafi from 1969 to 2011 Egypt - its capital is Cairo Sudan - lost a portion of its nation when the southern portion gained independence in 2011

What European power established a permanent settlement in Southern Africa before European colonization began in earnest?

Netherlands

The ancient Egyptians utilized the fresh water and rich soil provided by the ___________ to help build their civilization.

Nile River

What river originates from Lake Victoria and is the longest river in the world?

Nile River

One tactic used during the Persian Gulf War damaged the environment, particularly the Persian Gulf. In one sentence, explain the tactic used.

One tactic used during the Persian Gulf War was lighting up the oil wells on fire in order for the enemy to not have possession of them.

Whose conquest of much of North Africa and Southwest Asia led Europeans to find alternative trade routes to the East?

Ottoman Empire

What climatic region of Sub-Saharan Africa is a transitional boundary between the Congo Basin and the Sahara?

Sahel

Which of the following is true about the population of North Africa and Southwest Asia?

There are some large cities, while the surrounding countrysides are sparsely populated.

What waterfall located on the Zambezi River is twice the size of Niagara Falls?

Victoria Falls

Match each of the following African natural resources with its description.

gold - The city of Johannesburg was founded due to the discovery of its deposits. uranium - African production accounts for 18% of the world's yield. oil - The principal African producer is Nigeria. diamonds - Africa is the world's number one producer.

All Muslims are required to take a pilgrimage to the holiest city of Islam, called a ________.

hajj

Match each of the following nations with its description.

Israel - its capital, Jerusalem, is home to three major world religions Syria - its capital is Damascus; has been embroiled in a long civil war Jordan - the site of the ancient city of Petra Turkey - former home of the Ottoman Empire