North Africa Review

Which events occurred during the Arab Spring? Check ALL the correct answers that are correct.

• Rebellion first broke out in Tunisia.

• Egyptians voted against revolution.

• Morocco’s king agreed to reforms.

• A civil war occurred in Libya.

What are the major ethnic groups in North Africa? Choose ALL answers that are correct.

• Arabs

• Berbers

• Egyptians

• French

Which changes are favored by North Africans who want democracy? Choose ALL answers that are correct.

• an end to Western influence

• a focus on building their economies

• a fundamentalist Islamic government

• more freedom of speech

Based on this map, which statement best describes the role of Arab traders and merchants?

• Arab traders predominately traded with Asian groups on the Silk Road.

• Trade routes allowed Arab traders to interact with groups from both Europe and Asia.

• Arab traders risked their lives daily by trading with outside groups.

• European traders had many more trading opportunities than Arab traders.

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7.2

How was international trade impacted by Islam in the 700s CE?

• Islamic nations blocked all trade into Christian nations.

• Islamic laws prevented certain goods from being traded.

• Islamic laws prevented taxes on all goods traded.

• Islamic nations controlled trade routes that connected Europe, Asia, and Africa.

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7.2

What conclusion can be made after examining these maps?

• The expansion of Islam divided much of North Africa.

• The expansion of Islam led to the spread of the Arabic language.

• The expansion of Islam did not lead to cultural diffusion.

• The expansion of Islam competed with the spread of the Arabic language.

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7.17

Which country owns the Sinai Peninsula?

• Libya

• Egypt

• Morocco

• Algeria

What river flows through Northern Africa and is the longest river in the world?

• Amazon

• Danube

• Mississippi

• Nile

Which ancient civilization was primarily located in North Africa and is known for its pyramids?

• A) Mesopotamian

• B) Egyptian

• C) Greek

• D) Roman

What is the predominant religion in North Africa?

• A) Christianity

• B) Hinduism

• C) Islam

• D) Buddhism