Semester Review

All mosques have what in common

• dome shaped roof

• tall skinny tower to pray to

• the same colors

• a cross

How has the spread of Islam in the middle east affect the culture

• Many people speak Arabic

• they trade spices

• they believe in more than one God

• They're nomadic

Which geographic feature makes it difficult to farm in Egypt?

• Deserts

• Rift valleys

• Mountains

• Oil reserves

What is the tallest mountain in Africa?

• Mt. Kilimanjaro

• Ethiopian Highlands

• Atlas Mountains

• Mt. Everest

Identify this country.

• Nigeria

• Uganda

• Madagascar

• Democratic Republic of the Congo

• South Africa

Griots continue to

• educate others about their culture

• record historical events in Africa

• advise important leaders

• produce most of Africa's literature

What was one motivation for European Imperialism in Africa?

• Camels. They needed camels.

• the Atlantic Slave Trade

• Access to the Congo.

• natural resources and raw materials.

Which physical feature has often served as a barrier for trade and travel in South Asia?

• The Himalayas

• The Ganges River

• The Indian Ocean

• The Deccan Plateau

The above event was most likely the result of which physical environmental process?

• Earthquake

• Erosion

• Monsoons

• Typhoon

This traditional style of fishing is an example of how humans--

• modify the environment

• adapt to the environment

• organize to accomplish large-scale tasks

• replace traditional methods with faster technology