Geography Test

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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


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