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Question 1 2 points Save

The African landform that was probably formed when two tectonic plates moved apart is the

Western Coastal Plain.

Sahara.

Great Rift Valley.

Congo River Basin.

Question 2 2 points Save

Nearly three quarters of the people in Africa south of the Sahara live

in growing urban areas.

in rural, agricultural villages.

north of the Equator.

in the rain forest.

Question 3 2 points Save

One of the main problems challenging the economics of many African nations today is

a lack of diverse exports.

increasing their export of raw materials.

competing with the industrial output of other African nations.

making fishing more productive.

Question 4 2 points Save

The large area of land that the tropical rain forest covers in Africa

contains very fertile soil, but environmentalists will not allow people to cut down the trees to plant crops.

is shrinking as the savanna expands to take land away from the rain forest.

has poor soil because of leaching, which takes away nutrients.

is located along the eastern coast of the continent.

Question 5 2 points Save

Great cultural diversity exists in African countries, especially those

with small populations.

located along the northern coast.

located south of the Sahara.

that were independent in 1914.

Question 6 2 points Save

Which of the following statements is not true?

The Nile River is a major transportation route across southern Africa.

The central plateau produces many cataracts in African rivers.

Africa's rivers can be used for hydroelectric power.

Because of terrain, some African rivers are not navigable.

Question 7 2 points Save

Keeping people healthy is a challenge in Africa because

governments are not concerned about health matters.

drought and famine cause poor diets and weaken the health of many people.

modern medicine has not yet reached the continent.

hurricanes and earthquakes cause widespread damage.

Question 8 2 points Save

What event led to Great Britain's renewed interest in Egypt in the late 1800s?

the opening of the Suez Canal

discovery of oil in the Sinai Peninsula

the building of the Aswan Dam

the French invasion of Egypt

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What was the major reason that Egypt tried to develop closer ties with the Arab Middle East immediately after the end of World War II?

to oppose the establishment of the state of Israel

to raise capital for the building of the Aswan Dam

to promote trade among countries in the Middle East

to protect the Suez Canal

Question 10 2 points Save

When did North Africa enter a golden age during which the region became an important center of learning?

during rule by the Carthaginians

during Roman rule

after the Arab conquest

after European powers invaded the region

Question 11 2 points Save

Which of the following is true of both Libya and all the nations of the Maghreb?

Most of the land area is covered by tropical rain forest.

They were French colonies until the mid-1900s.

The majority of their people live along the Mediterranean coast.

Their economies depend on the sale of petroleum.

Question 12 2 points Save

What factor made ancient Egypt a tempting target for waves of invaders?

arable land at the Nile Delta

great treasures housed in the pharaohs' tombs

its location between Asia, Africa, and Europe

rich deposits of gold

Question 13 2 points Save

Why does Egypt import more than half of its food supply?

to encourage cotton production on arable land

to encourage rural Egyptians to give up their traditional ways of life

to promote industrialization

to meet the demands of a rapidly growing population

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What two major factors limit the growth of industry in Egypt?

few skilled workers and lack of capital

lack of foreign aid and support from other Arab nations

dependence on a single export and limited oil reserves

limited access to trade routes and lack of raw materials

Question 15 2 points Save

Which of the following is a goal of Qaddafi's government?

to protect the Tuareg culture

to increase the revenues from foreign aid and to raise the rents on the military bases

to provide Libyans with a free education from the primary grades through the universities

to create a more equal distribution of wealth in Libya

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