Geography & Climate
This country lies directly west of Egypt.1
Libya
harsh ruler of Libya; was eventually overthrown17
Muammar al Qaddafi
Which European language are you most likely to hear in the region?29
French
this religion dominated North Africa by the 700s Ad18
Islam
What are the 2 major political forces that dominate North Africa?36
Arab Spring/pro-democracy
Islamic Fundamentalists
this country has the highest rate of urbanization25
Libya
fragrant substance from certain plants16
myrrh
Africa's 2 most important bodies of water6
Nile & Med Sea
dominant ethnic group in North Africa30
Arabs
lowland area in NW Egypt full of marshes and lakes7
Qattara Depression
describe ancient Egyptian religion20
polytheistic
mummified bodies
tombs filled with riches for afterlife
belief in afterlife
pharaoh connected to gods
How might the governments of Algeria and Libya influence the US?38
they could cut oil shipments
Name two countries that have oil and natural gas.3
Libya, Algeria, & Egypt
open air market where goods are bought and sold26
souk
dominant climate in North Africa8
arid/dry
poor farmers of Egypt27
fellaheen
largest dam in the Nile12
Aswan High
___________ is not allowed in Islamic art31
Where did the Arab Spring begin?22
Tunisia's 2 main natural resources14
phosphates and iron ore
vast stretches of sand in the Sahara9
ergs
chemical compounds, often used in fertilizers; found in Morocco11
phosphates
most Egyptians live within 12 miles of what feature
Nile
1st North African country to gain its independence23
Egypt
How was Islamic rule of N. Africa different from Roman rule?21
Islamic rule had a greater impact on the culture of N. Africa than Roman rule
Name one country that has positive relations with the US.32
Morocco
Egypt
___________ has the most diversified economy37
Morocco
nuggets of steamed wheat, often served with broth, meat, and/or vegetables
base of many Moroccan dishes
created by Atlas mountains: moist air blows south from the seas towards the mountains and as it rises and cools, it dries so anything inland remains arid, anything on mountain side receives moisture
Muslims who want the government to follow the strictest laws of Islam34
Islamic fundamentalists
this country claims ownership of the Western Sahra5
Morocco
How do Islamic fundamentalists feel about western culture?
corrupting
disagree on women's rights
dislike media/tv/etc.
What event led to Rome taking control of Western North Africa?24
3rd Carthage War
Why are foreign companies unwilling to invest in Algeria?33
Algerian government is too involved in businesses.
underground layer of rock where water can be sourced10
aquifers