Geography Test
What European country owned much of Central Africa and lost its colony due to its violent practices?
Belgium
Christianity
Bible
What two tributaries form the Nile River? (choose two)
Blue Nile, White Nile
The largest diamond mines in the world are located in __________.
Botswana
Sudan
Britain
What is the most religiously diverse region of North Africa and Southwest Asia?
Eastern Mediterranean
In what African country can you find churches that date back to the seventh century and were cut directly out of solid rock?
Ethiopia
What was the only nation in Sub-Saharan Africa that did not fall to European imperialism?
Ethiopia
In addition to their own culture, African culture has been heavily impacted by what two people groups? (choose two)
Europeans, Arabs
Algeria
France
What modern-day country used to be the center of the slave trade in Central Africa?
Gabon
What two West African countries are named after early empires that made fortunes selling salt and gold across the Sahara?
Ghana and Mali
West Africa
Gold coast, ivory coast, pepper coast, and slave coast
What depression in the earth's surface extends from Southwest Asia into southeastern Africa and contains some of the highest mountains and deepest lakes of the African continent?
Great Rift Valley
What is another name for the region of North Africa & Southwest Asia?
Greater Middle East
During religious ceremonies or ceremonial dances, Sub-Saharan Africans often wear _______ that depict either spirits or ancestors.
masks
What is the second largest economic activity in Sub-Saharan Africa?
mining
Central Africa
most of Africa's tropical forest
When did European powers start carving up the entire continent of Africa among themselves?
nineteenth century
Iran's desire to develop __________ capabilities has created tension between Iran and much of the world.
nuclear
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
In Southern Africa, the spread of what disease has created a health crisis that continues to the present day, especially in the nation of South Africa?
HIV
The United Arab Emirates is located on the strategically important Strait of ____________.
Hormuz
Many countries in North Africa and Southwest Asia, particularly those on the Arabian Peninsula, have been able to rapidly modernize due to the wealth brought from ___________.
oil
What is the most important natural resource in North Africa and Southeast Asia?
oil
Qatar
one of wealthiest countries in the world
What is the system of lifestyle practiced by people living on steppes?
pastoralism
What climatic region of Sub-Saharan Africa is a transitional boundary between the Congo Basin and the Sahara?
Sahel
Western Wall
Second Temple in Jerusalem that the Romans destroyed
On what peninsula did Moses lead the Israelites out of Egypt and receive the Ten Commandments?
Sinai Peninsula
A recent civil war in ___________ has led to instability in the Horn of Africa.
Somalia
Morocco
Spain
Iran and the United Arab Emirates have had ongoing conflict over the control of what strait?
Strait of Hormuz
What type of agriculture involves growing a particular crop specifically to sell for a profit?
plantation agriculture
What waterfall located on the Zambezi River is twice the size of Niagara Falls?
Victoria Falls
What is the illegal practice of hunting endangered animals?
poaching
Egyptians built _________ to entomb the remains of pharaohs or Egyptian kings or queens.
pyramids
In what areas of Africa are tropical wet climates prevalent?
West Africa and along the Equator
A person that has left his or her homeland due to natural disasters, political oppression, or violence is called a/n ___________________?
refugee
The Sahel and many of the deserts in Sub-Saharan Africa have begun experiencing __________ in recent years.
desertification
The continent of Africa consists of a series of plateaus that have steep cliffs called ____________.
escarpments
Morocco is known for its production of __________.
gold
Who are the story telling poets of Sub-Saharan African culture?
griots
The discovery of oil in North Africa and Southwest Asia, especially in the Arabian Peninsula, led to the migration of skilled and non-skilled workers to the area, which are known as _______ workers.
guest
All Muslims are required to take a pilgrimage to the holiest city of Islam, called a ________.
hajj
Though much of North Africa and Southwest Asia is dry and receives little rainfall during the year, areas ______________ receive more rainfall, creating different subclimates.
in mountainous regions and near the coast
Kuwait
invaded by Iraq in 1990
Afghanistan
invaded by the US
Iran
its people Persian rather than Arab
A(n) _________ is a depression in the Earth's surface formed by gradually shifting tectonic plates.
rift valley
Which of the following genres of music were influenced by traditional dance and music of Sub-Saharan Africa? (choose all that apply)
jazz, blues
What is one of the largest barriers to economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa?
lack of infrastructure
Saudi Arabia
largest exporter of oil in the world
Red Sea
located east of Egypt
Black Sea
located north of Turkey
What is the most common type of structure seen in many villages in Sub-Saharan Africa?
round hut
The Serengeti is an example of what type of climate?
savanna
What climatic region near the Equator has dry and rainy seasons?
savanna
Kalahari
semi-desert
Persian Gulf
separates the Arabian Peninsula from Iran
When did Muhammad begin teaching his revelations?
sixth and seventh centuries AD
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
Which of the following practices in Sub-Saharan Africa have played a large role in reducing the size of tropical forests in the region? (choose all that apply)
slash-and-burn agriculture, logging
What type of agriculture involves growing just enough to support oneself or one's family?
subsistence agriculture
Most people living in Sub-Saharan Africa are ______________.
subsistence farmers
As African countries received their independence from colonial powers, there was often conflict. Egypt and the United Kingdom, in particular, had a confrontation over ____________.
the Suez Canal
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
Dry riverbeds in North Africa and Southwest Asia that only flow occasionally when heavy rains occur are called __________.
wadis
When did the Ottoman Empire collapse?
1918
In what year did Jews return to the Holy Land and establish Israel?
1948
diamonds
Africa is the world number one producer
uranium
African production accounts for 18% of the world's yield.
In South Africa, the Dutch settlers' native language adapted and became known as ________.
Afrikaans
_________ was a political and societal system in South Africa that denied rights to certain ethnic and racial groups.
Apartheid
On what peninsula was the religion of Islam founded?
Arabian Peninsula
What is the most widely spoken and written language in North Africa and Southwest Asia?
Arabic
In the seventh and eighth centuries, Egypt and all of North Africa fell under the control of the ________.
Arabs
What dam on the Nile River provided controlled irrigation and hydroelectric power but caused environmental damage, such as keeping nutrient-rich soil from reaching the river's banks and increasing the number of parasite-related deaths?
Aswan High Dam
What is the longest mountain range in Africa?
Atlas Mountains
What culture and language group is common throughout Central Africa?
Bantu
Which of the following are languages spoken in Sub-Saharan Africa? (choose all that apply)
Bantu Dialects Afrikaans English Arabic French
What is the largest city in North Africa?
Cairo
The nations of Tanzania, Rwanda, and Gabon belong to what region of Africa?
Central Africa
Which of the following are major religions in Sub-Saharan Africa? (choose all that apply)
Christianity, traditional religions, Islam
In one sentence, explain the primary difference between Judaism and Christianity.
Christians believe that the Messiah has already come to earth as Jesus Christ, and Jews believe that the promised Messiah has not come to earth yet.
What tropical rainforest in Western Africa is considered the Earth's "second lung"?
Congo
What city was one of the largest trade ports during the Atlantic Slave Trade and is now the capital of Senegal?
Dakar
Syria
Damascus
United Arab Emirates
Dubai
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 or two sentences, explain why infrastructure is a barrier to the economy of Sub-Saharan Africa.
Due to Africa's poor infrastructure, they are not able to produce as quickly as other countries which leads them to not be able to afford to build infrastructure. It's an unfortunate paradox that is a barrier to the growth of the economy.
What oceans border the African continent? (choose all that apply)
Indian Ocean, Atlantic Ocean
What country predominantly follows the Shia branch of Islam?
Iran
Most of ancient Mesopotamia lies within the borders of _______.
Iraq
Hebrew is an official language in which country?
Israel
Which of these nations are not ethnically Arab?
Israel, Turkey
What city is the only one on Earth to reside in both Europe and Asia?
Istanbul
Which of the following are true about the Sahara Desert? (choose all that apply)
It is the largest desert on Earth. Much of the region is inhospitable to humans.
Libya
Italy
Israel
Jerusalem
gold
Johannesburg
What is the single most important site in Islam and is the location toward which Muslims have to pray?
Kaaba
Which of Mount Kilimanjaro's peaks is actually a dormant volcano?
Kibo
Islam
Koran
What is the largest city in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Lagos
What is the largest lake in Africa?
Lake Victoria
Sahara
Largest desert in the world
Arabian Peninsula
Located between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf
In one or two sentences, explain how European colonization influenced Sub-Saharan Africa.
Many African countries continue to use the language that the countries that used to occupy them spoke. Additionally, the nations have adopted European architecture and religion.
What city do Muslims consider most holy?
Mecca
What is considered the holiest city of Islam?
Mecca
Which of the following is true about the landforms in North Africa & Southwest Asia?
Much of the region lies along fault lines, which increases the likelihood of mountain ranges.
What European power established a permanent settlement in Southern Africa before European colonization began in earnest?
Netherlands
What river is located in West Africa and has a boomerang shape?
Niger
The ancient city of Timbuktu is located at what African river?
Niger River
What river originates from Lake Victoria and is the longest river in the world?
Nile River
OPEC is comprised of a group of nations in Africa, Asia, and South America, though most are in the region of North Africa and Southwest Asia. What does OPEC stand for?
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Turkey
Ottoman Empire
Whose conquest of much of North Africa and Southwest Asia led Europeans to find alternative trade routes to the East?
Ottoman Empire
What state is recognized by the United Nations but not by the United States and has been in conflict with Israel for many years?
Palestine
Which of the following is true about attire in Sub-Saharan Africa?
People often wear vibrant clothing with complex patterns and designs.
What is the official language of Iran?
Persian
Jordan
Petra
Which of the following is true about economic characteristics in North Africa and Southwest Asia?
Places like Libya, Syria, and Iraq have halted development due to ongoing conflicts within their countries.
What is the capital of Morocco?
Rabat
What sea is bordered by the Suez Canal and feeds into the Indian Ocean via the Gulf of Aden?
Red Sea
What desert covers a third of the Arabian Peninsula?
Rub' al-Khali
What is the primary language of Turkey?
Turkish
In one sentence, explain the region of Sub-Saharan Africa in terms of boundaries.
Sub-Saharan Africa includes any countries south of the Sahara Desert.
Which of the following nations has an enormous problem with the desertification of the Sahara?
Sudan
The Soviet Union invasion of Afghanistan led to the rise of what group that aided in attacks on the United States in 2001?
Taliban
In one sentence, describe the size of the Sahara Desert.
The Sahara Desert stretches across 3.6 million miles.
Which of the following is true about the climate of Africa's midlatitude regions?
The highlands in eastern Africa have temperate climates with lush vegetation.
What is the downside of North Africa's and Southwest Asia's reliance on oil?
The price of oil isn't stable, and these price fluctuations have a large impact because the region's economies aren't diversified.
oil
The principal African producer is Nigeria.
Which of the following is true about agriculture in North Africa and Southwest Asia?
The region has some climates that can grow citrus fruits and olives.
In one sentence, explain how the twenty-first-century wars in Iraq and Afghanistan impacted the region of North Africa and Southwest Asia.
The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan impacted the region by slowing development and basically eradicating tourism due to fear of conflict.
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.
Why do Muslims revere the region of the Eastern Mediterranean?
They believe Muhammad ascended to heaven in Jerusalem.
Which two rivers are part of a conjoined river system that provides irrigation and gave rise to the Mesopotamian Civilization thousands of years ago?
Tigris and Euphrates
Judaism
Torah
Church of the Holy Sepulcher
Where Jesus was crucified
What mountain range runs through Turkey, Iraq, and Iran, creating a natural barrier between these countries?
Zagros Mountains
The area around the Nile River has extremely rich _________ soil, making the land extremely fertile.
alluvial
Dome of the Rock
believed to be where Muhammad died and ascended
Sinai Peninsula
belongs to Egypt
Anatolian Peninsula
belongs to Turkey
Mediterranean Sea
borders Europe, Asia, and Africa
Crops grown for their commercial value rather than for use by the grower are called _____ crops.
cash
Namib
coastal desert
Iraq
contains the Tigris and Euphrates rivers
Hagia Sophia
converted to a mosque
Horn of Africa
crossroads for many diverse people
Deserts in North Africa and Southwest Asia, such as the Sahara, are expanding due to the process of _____________.
desertification