Physical Geography
The vast majority of Egyptians live within 12 miles (19 km) of which vital water source?
Nile River
Which of the following was a result of the ancient Egyptians' belief in life after death?
The pharaohs had vast tombs built for themselves.
Which religion is practiced by most of North Africa's people?
Islam
Which are considered North Africa's most important bodies of water?
Mediterranean Sea and Nile River
Which mountains form the longest mountain chain in Africa?
Atlas Mountains
In which North African country did the Arab Spring revolts begin?
Tunisia
How do Muslims in North Africa observe Ramadan?
They observe a month-long fast from dawn to dusk.
Which ancient city fought Rome for control of much of North Africa?
Carthage
Which body of water forms the northern border for all North African countries?
Mediterranean Sea
Which of the following occurred in Egypt as a result of the Arab Spring uprisings?
The country began writing a new constitution.
Which North African country has the most diversified economy?
Morocco
Since gaining their independence, how have the governments of Tunisia and Morocco differed from North African countries?
They have avoided military rule.
Which waterway links Europe and North Africa to the Indian and Pacific oceans?
Suez Canal
In the 1500s, most of North Africa came under the control of which empire?
Ottoman Empire
Which of the following statements best describes Islamic fundamentalists?
Muslims who want North Africa to retain ties to former European colonizers
Muslims who encourage Western influences in North African society
Muslims who cooperate with other religions to promote goodwill
Muslims who want a government to follow the strict laws of Islam
Muslims who want a government to follow the strict laws of Islam
How was Islamic rule of North Africa different from earlier Roman rule?
Islamic rule had a greater impact on the culture of North Africa than Roman
Which two resources make up nearly all of Algeria’s exports?
oil and natural gas
What was a direct result of the third Carthage War?
Rome came to control western North Africa.
Which two political forces are especially strong in modern North Africa?
a push for democracy and rising Islamic fundamentalism
How does the climate in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains differ from the climate along Morocco’s coast?
The mountain areas receive more rainfall.