Chap 14 North Africa Flashcards
What is the longest river?
The Nile
What countries make up North Africa?
Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt
What is silt?
Finely ground fertile soil that is good for crops.
What is an Oasis?
Wet fer time area in a desert with a natural spring or well.
Why is the Suez Canal an important waterway?
Connect the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea. Route for goods and cargo.
What is the climate of North Africa? T
Dry and large temperature changes from very hot to cold. 136deg to below 32deg.
What is the Sahara?
Largest desert in the world.
What natural resources does Northern Africa have?
Iron ore in Morocco. Oil and gas in Lybya, Algeria, Egypt. Sahara has coal, oil, and natural gas.
Who used hieroglyphics?
Egyptians
What are hieroglyphics?
Used pictures and Sybil’s to represent one or more sounds in the Egyptian language.
Why are European countries have an interest in North Africa?
Large amount of natural resources.
Who are the Berbers?
Ethnic group who are native to North Africa and speak Berber languages.
Who was Cleopatra?
Egyptian leader that co-ruled with her brother while under roman rule.
What made the city of Alexandria important?
Important seaport and trade center. Also a great center of learning.
What is the primary religion in North Africa?
Islam worshipers called Muslims.
