CIA 3 (Southwest asia & North Africa/ Sub-Saharan Africa)

How did the Silk Road impact the culture of Southwest Asia & North Africa?

• It spread Islam and traditions throughout this area.

• It provided key natural resources and goods.

• It brought conflict with European powers across the Mediterranean.

• It spread the Judaism and traditions throughout this region.

Use the chart to answer the question. Based on the information in the graph, if oil in Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, The United Arab Emirates, or Kuwait ran out, what might happen to their economy?

• Their economy would survive because they have other strong industries.

• Their economy would grow because they could sell more oil.

• Their economy would be destroyed because of their reliance on oil.

• There would not be any changes to their economy.

Identify the location of the map that marks the Sahel, the transition zone between the Sahara desert and the humid savannas. It is also the geographic African region.

• The area just south of the Sahara desert, stretching across the continent.

• The region in southern Africa near the Kalahari desert.

• The area around the Nile River in northeastern Africa.

• The coastal region of West Africa.

Which geographic factor can advance or limit the success of a country?

• Natural resources

• Population size

• Language spoken

• Amount of rainfall

What is the geographic feature most responsible for the successful mining operations in South Africa?

• Good weather

• Natural resources

• Large cities

• Rivers

Based on the map, which resource is found in multiple African countries and is important for their economies?

• Diamonds

• Wheat

• Timber

• Fish

Explain how geographic factors can influence the economic success of a country, using Africa as an example.

• Countries with abundant natural resources can develop successful industries like mining.

• Countries with many rivers always have successful economies.

• Countries with large populations are always wealthy.

• Countries with cold climates are more successful.

In which region would you find the Sahara Desert, Mt. Kilimanjaro, and the Great Rift Valley?

• Africa

• North America

• Europe

• Asia

Based on the map, what are Africa’s most valuable industries?

• Mining for Precious Metals & Minerals

• Textile Apparel

• Timber and Forestry

• Oil Production

Which of the following are characteristics of the Berlin Conference? Select TWO correct answers.

• Germany received all the land from Africa.

• Africa was divided up by Europeans.

• Great Britain refused to participate in Africa's politics.

• There were no African representatives.

• Berlin became its own sovereign state with the acquisition of Africa.