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North Africa

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What major river runs through Egypt?
a)
Tigris
b)
Nile
c)
Euphrates
d)
Huron
2.

fine soil found on river bottoms.

a)

Sahara

b)

Congo River Basin

c)

Silt

d)

Apartheid

3.

A huge desert stretching across most of North Africa. The worlds largest desert.

a)

Congo River Basin

b)

Nile River

c)

Ethiopian Highlands

d)

Sahara

4.

What does this picture show?

a)

delta

b)

Sahel

c)

savanna

d)

oasis

5.

a green area in a desert fed by underground water

a)

mosque

b)

astrolabe

c)

oasis

d)

caravan

6.

a religion based on the teachings of Mohammad

a)

mosque

b)

Islam

c)

Shia

d)

caravan

7.

What does it mean to be Muslim?

a)
Being Muslim means following the teachings of Buddhism and believing in multiple gods.
b)
Being Muslim means not following any religion and being atheist.
c)
Being Muslim means following the teachings of Islam and believing in the oneness of Allah.
d)
Being Muslim means following the teachings of Christianity and believing in the Holy Trinity.
8.

How is culture defined?

a)
Culture is defined as the weather patterns in a region
b)
Culture is defined as the shared beliefs, values, customs, and behaviors of a particular group of people.
c)
Culture is defined as the study of ancient artifacts
d)
Culture is defined as the process of making yogurt
9.

What was the Arab Spring?

a)
A series of anti-government protests, uprisings, and armed rebellions in the Middle East in early 2011
b)
A celebration of Arab culture and traditions
c)
A political movement to establish a new monarchy in the Middle East
d)
A religious festival commemorating the founding of Islam
10.

Which of the following describes a dictator?

a)
A peaceful negotiator
b)
A leader chosen by democratic election
c)
A ruler with complete control over a country and its people
d)
A figurehead with no real power
11.

What is the Maghreb?

a)
A mountain range in Asia
b)
A type of dessert in the Middle East
c)
A region in North Africa
d)
A type of traditional dance in South America
12.

What is a free port?

a)
A port that is not controlled or taxed by a specific country's customs authority
b)
A port exclusively for military use
c)
A port with strict customs regulations
d)
A port with high import taxes