Chapter 18 North Africa Test Review

Egypt controls the Suez Canal

• True

• False

People first settled along the Nile River thousands of years ago.

• True

• False

Cairo, Egypt, is north Africa's largest city.

• True

• False

A lowland climate dominates the western coast of North Africa.

• True

• False

Ancient Egyptians were skilled mathematicians and engineers.

• True

• False

Some rural North African's still live a nomadic lifestyle.

• True

• False

Slow population growth is a major concern in Libya and Egypt.

• True

• False

What religion is practiced by most of North Africa's people?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Zoroastrianism

• Judaism

Which North African country has the most diversified economy?

• Egypt

• Tunisia

• Algeria

• Morocco

Which North African country was the last to become independent?

• Tunisia

• Western Sahara

• Algeria

• Egypt