Africa, Southwest Asia, and South Asia Quiz

What were the majority of national borders in Africa determined by?

• traditional national borders

• historic property rights of African tribes

• natural features such as rivers

• former colonel claims of European countries

What is an apartheid system? Such as South Africa.

• a system of laws that enforce racial segregation and discrimination

• a system of laws that enforces the equal distribution of wealth

• an economic system in which the government controls production

• an economic system in which private citizens determine resources

What are the main causes of desertification of Africa?

• burning fossil fuels and acid rain

• poor farming practices and overgrazing of livestock

• air and groundwater pollution

• increased investments in humans

Islam originated in an area now controlled by which modern-day country?

• Egypt

• Saudi Arabia

• Iraq

• South Africa

Which of the following accounts for the majority of the Saudi government revenue?

• textiles

• tourism

• petroleum (oil)

• agricultural

Who is the founder of Islam?

• Jesus

• Muhammad

• Abraham

• Siddhartha

Why is water pollution an important problem in Southwest Asia?

• because clean drinking water is scarce

• economy is dependent on exporting water

• because it prevents ships from traveling along major waterways

• because it reduces the amount of electricity generated by hydropower

Which belief is common to BOTH Hinduism and Buddhism?

• animism

• caste system

• suffering

• reincarnation

What is the biggest cause of environmental problems in India?

• meeting the needs of the growing population

• saltwater intrusion into agricultural areas

• deforestation

• acid rain

What causes flooding in India?

• damaged roads

• landslides

• heavy monsoon rains

• new construction projects