African Geography and Politics Quiz

The region where agriculture first developed, considered the Cradle of Civilization.

The eastern Mediterranean region at the top of the peninsula, important in ancient agriculture.

A farming method relying on rainfall, practiced in regions like Levant and Upper Mesopotamia.

Farming that uses water from systems like rivers to water crops, mainly in lower Mesopotamia.

The process of breeding plants or animals for specific traits over generations.

The buildup of salt in soil due to evaporation, harming crop productivity.

Using agricultural resources beyond sustainable levels, leading to degradation.

Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, all monotheistic and originating from the same region, with holy sites in Jerusalem.

A defined territory governed by a representative government.

Power and influence of a government over its territory.

Political relations influenced by geography, resources, and boundaries.

The process where local actions affect global relations and economies.

Measure of a country's economic, social, and institutional growth.

Threats to state stability from groups like terrorists.

The number of people living in a given area, often linked to resources.

Leaders who exploit anti-immigration sentiments to gain support.

A religion that brings stability and unity to the Middle East.

A powerful political entity in Europe and Western Asia that collapsed after WWI.

A terrorist organization that once controlled parts of Syria and Iraq but lost territorial status in 2019.

A Palestinian militant group involved in conflicts with Israel, notably attacking on Oct 7.

A terrorist organization founded by Osama Bin Laden, known for its international influence.

A Sunni Muslim group that ruled Afghanistan and imposes Sharia law.

Conflicts that contributed to the decline of the Ottoman Empire.

A deadly and ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, worsened by the Hamas attack.

The younger population, mainly under 25, uses social media to learn about global rights and protests.

A series of protests in Arab countries aiming for political change and rights, leading to some overthrows.

Mohamed Morsi was elected in 2012 but was overthrown by Abdel Fatah Al Sisi in a coup in 2013.

After Gaddafi's overthrow in 2011, Libya has been in a persistent civil war with two rival governments.

Protests against Al Assad in Syria worsened into a civil war with reports of severe human rights abuses.

An anti-Israeli militant group and political party with significant power in Lebanon.

Mountain range in northwest Africa separating the Mediterranean from the Sahara, home to the Berber people.

Species like Barbary stag and Cuvier gazelle are native to the Sahara region.

A mountain range in SW Saudi Arabia known for its diversity and highest landmass in the Arabian Peninsula.

Mountains that create a cooler ecosystem between the South Caspian Sea and the Iranian Peninsula, known for excellent skiing.

A salt lake that is the lowest point on earth, known for its high salinity and mud beaches.

The last emperor of Ethiopia, known for ending slavery and modernizing the nation.

The period when Ethiopia regained sovereignty from British control, with significant events from the 1935 Italian invasion to the 61 independence.

A political group in Ethiopia that has been a significant player in the region's ethnic conflicts from 1991 to 2018.

An endangered species found in Eastern Africa, threatened by habitat loss and poaching.

An endangered carnivore in Ethiopia, suffering from diseases transmitted by domestic dogs.

Palestine came under British control after the Ottoman Empire fell, permitting Jewish settlement.

The UN divided Palestine into Israel and Palestine, placing Jerusalem under international governance.

The Gaza Strip, West Bank, and East Jerusalem are central to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Water scarcity and distribution are key conflicts, with shared resources among Israelis and Palestinians.

An agreement granting Israel control of about 87% of West Bank water resources, affecting Palestinian dependence.

A type of crude oil with low sulfur content, making it desirable for production.

Countries reliant on oil face economic ups and downs based on oil price changes.

Some Middle Eastern countries are expanding industries beyond oil to ensure economic stability.