Landforms and Waterways
Which desert covers much of North Africa?
Sahara Desert
North Africa's desert created from the climate is called what?
Sahara Desert
What is Egyptian writing called?
hieroglyphics
Who ruled the Muslim Empire with political and religious authority?
caliphs
What is the lowland area in Egypt called?
Qattar Depression
What man made resources help control the flooding of the Nile River?
dams
What were kings called in Ancient Egypt?
Pharaohs
Which religion ruled North Africa by AD 700s?
What is the longest mountain chain in Africa?
Atlas Mountains
What type of climate or weather does North Africa have?
arid, or dry air with little rain
What type of religion did Ancient Egyptians believe in and what is the opposite type called?
polytheism- belief in many Gods
opposite is:
monotheism- belief in one God
What did foreign nations seek access to that made them want to control Egypt in the late 1800's?
Suez Canal
What waterway links North Africa to other lands?
Mediterranean Sea
What two resources do Algeria, Libya, and Egypt all have?
oil and natural gas
Egyptians wanted to expand their empire to gain control of land where this plant grew. It was used in religious ceremonies. What is the name of the plant?
myrrh
Which North African country did Muammar al-Qaddafi control for more than 40 years?
Libya
Name the five countries in Northern Africa and the two most important waterways
Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt
Mediterranean Sea and Nile River
What is the most important resource lacking in Northern Africa, and what is making the problem worse?
water
population growth creates a greater need for water
Which North African country did Muammar al-Qaddafi control for over 40 years?
Libya
What is the name of the series of revolts that occurred in 2010?
Arab Spring