Exploring North Africa's Geography and History

What major geographic feature lies south of the Atlas Mountains in North Africa?

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Sahara Desert

• The Nile River

• The Red Sea

How wide is the Sahara Desert across North Africa?

• 1,000 miles

• 2,000 miles

• 3,000 miles

• 4,000 miles

Which of the following is NOT a mountain range found in the Sahara Desert?

• Atlas Mountains

• Ahaggar Mountains

• Tibesti Mountains

• Andes Mountains

What was the Sahara Desert like 30 million years ago?

• A vast desert

• A lush forest

• An ocean full of fish and whales

• A frozen tundra

What process led to the creation of the Sahara Desert as it exists today?

• Erosion

• Desertification

• Volcanic activity

• Glaciation

Which civilization was built by people who migrated east toward the Nile River Valley?

• Mesopotamian

• Egyptian

• Greek

• Roman

What significant change occurred around 5300 B.C. that affected the Sahara's climate?

• The region became colder

• Seasonal rains shifted southward

• The region experienced volcanic eruptions

• The region was flooded by the sea

Who were the original inhabitants of North Africa that began trade in the region?

• Romans

• Berbers

• Greeks

• Phoenicians

Which city, founded by the Phoenicians, increasingly controlled Berber lands and peoples?

• Alexandria

• Carthage

• Numidia

• Tunis

What role did the Berbers play in the trade routes across the Sahara?

• • They were primarily farmers and did not engage in trade.

• • They only traded within their own communities.

• • They acted as guides and transported goods across the desert.

• • They were solely responsible for manufacturing goods.