Advanced World Geography Finals

What is nationalism?

A political ideology that emphasizes the interests of a particular nation.

What was the Bubonic Plague?

A deadly infectious disease that killed millions in Europe during the 14th century.

What is feudalism?

A social system in medieval Europe where land was owned by lords and worked by serfs.

What was the Holocaust?

The genocide of six million Jews and millions of others by the Nazi regime during World War II.

What was the Reformation?

A movement in the 16th century that led to the establishment of Protestant churches.

What was the Renaissance?

A cultural movement in Europe from the 14th to the 17th century that emphasized art, science, and humanism.

What is a fjord?

A long, deep, narrow body of water between high cliffs or steep slopes.

What is the North Atlantic Drift?

A warm ocean current that influences the climate of Northern Europe.

What is the quality of life in Northern Europe like?

High standards of living, supported by strong economies, good health care, and a robust education system.

What languages are predominantly spoken in Northern Europe?

German is a primary language.

What is the cultural life in Northern Europe characterized by?

Diversity, social equality, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

Where do the majority of people in Northern Europe live?

In urban areas and southern coastal regions.

What aspect of Roman architecture is still present in Spain?

The use of arches and aqueducts.

What languages in Mediterranean Europe come from early Roman language?

Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, English, and French.

What major resources does Western Europe have for industrialization?

Coal, iron ore, and water.

What luxury goods are commonly exported from Western Europe?

High fashion clothing, automobiles, fine wine, perfumes, and cosmetics.

What are the differences between life in Western and Eastern Germany?

Western Germany has a capitalist economy and democracy; Eastern Germany has a planned economy and authoritarianism.

What major environmental issue does the Sahel region of Africa face?

Extreme desertification and land degradation.

What is the Aswan High Dam?

A dam that created Lake Nasser in Egypt to manage the Nile's flooding.

What was the Berlin Conference?

A meeting that established rules for the colonization of Africa.

What impact did African leaders have on political borders during the Berlin Conference?

They had no representation or voice.

What is the major healthcare pandemic impacting East Africa?

HIV/AIDS.

Which physical feature allowed Egyptian civilization to thrive?

The Nile River.

What impact does Islam have on North Africa?

It is the dominant religion and a central aspect of culture.

What were the Bantu Migrations?

Population movements of the Bantu people spreading agriculture and technology.

What resources does Central Africa have?

Timber, diamonds, cobalt, copper, and coltan.

What was apartheid?

A system of racial segregation in South Africa controlled by the white minority.

What two people groups had conflict that impacted Mexico's development?

Maya and Aztecs.

What are the crowded neighborhoods around Brazil's largest cities called?

Favelas.

What is a major problem in Mexico City?

The water crisis.

What is slash-and-burn farming?

A method of agriculture where vegetation is cut and burned to clear land.

Which Latin American country has the most Catholics?

Brazil.

What is Carnival?

A colorful festival in Brazil before Lent.

What does the word mestizo mean?

People of mixed Spanish and Indigenous heritage.

What is the primary reason for immigration from Mexico to the U.S.?

Economic opportunities, employment, and safety.

What language is spoken in most South American countries?

Spanish.

What language is spoken in Brazil?

Portuguese.

What is the purpose of a refinery?

To convert crude oil into useful petroleum products.

Who founded Islam?

Muhammed.

What people group is considered a stateless nation in the Middle East?

The Kurds.

What are the two most important resources in the Middle East?

Oil and water.

What holy city do all Muslims hope to pilgrimage to?

Mecca.