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North Africa
World Geography CH 25
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Geography
9th Grade
11/22/2008

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perennial irrigation

Definition

system that provides needed water to fields throughout the year

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caravan
Definition
Large groups of merchants joined together to travel in safety
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Delta
Definition
land formed by soil in the water that is dropped as the river slows and enters the sea
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reservoir
Definition
a natural or artificial lake used to store water for human needs
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fellaheen
Definition
The ____, or Egyptian peasants, often grow impressive crops without the aid of modern machinery.
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basin irrigation
Definition
practice of building walls around fields in order to trap the water and silt overflowing from the banks of a river
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bazaar
Definition
traditional Arab open-air market in Egypt
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medina
Definition
older Arab section of a city in North Africa
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souk
Definition
The market area of a North African city is called a ____.
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wadi
Definition
A ____ is a dry riverbed or gully that catches and temporarily holds water from sudden downpours.
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sandstorm
Definition
In the early summer, winds that blow across the desert can create a ____ strong enough to turn the sky orange with flying dust and grit.
Term
A dam was built to control the flow of the river.
Definition
Why does the Nile River no longer floods every year.
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along the Nile River and in the Nile Delta
Definition
Where do the vast majority of Egypt’s people live?
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exporting mainly oil and petroleum products.
Definition
In recent years, Egypt’s economy has changed fromexporting mainly cotton to
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Oil reserves
Definition
Libya and Algeria have more ________ than Tunisia and Morocco.
Term
The state of Israel
Definition
After World War II, Egypt and the Arab Middle East were united in their opposition of
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people in the interior have been largely isolated from contact with one another and with the outside world.
Definition
As a result of the physical landscape of Libya and the Maghreb countries,
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Severe drought has made it an economic necessity.
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Why have many Tuareg given up their traditional lifestyle in recent years?
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trade and culture
Definition
As a result of the invasion by Arabs, the Maghreb region became an important center of ____________between three continents.(Asia, Europe, Africa)
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One ruler since 1969
Definition
How does the government of Libya differ from the governments of Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco?
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It runs from south to north.

It is flanked on both sides by deserts.

It is densely populated.

Definition

Name 3 facts about the Nile River Valley

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Arabs
Definition
While Egypt was the target of invaders for centuries, the invaders who had the most influence over the present culture were the
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1. increasing the salt content of soil.

2. preventing annual flooding.

3. allowing farmers to grow crops year-round.

Definition
Building the Aswan High Dam had all of the following effects on agriculture in Egypt
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1. to end Western domination of Egypt

2. to modernize the country

3. to make Egypt a major influence in world politics

Definition
What are the 3 goals of Gamal Abdel Nasser?
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to meet the demands of a rapidly growing population

Definition

Why does Egypt import more than half of its food supply?

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few skilled workers and a lack of capital

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What two major factors limit the growth of industry in Egypt?

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trade and education.

Definition

Under the rule of the Arabs, Libya and the Maghreb nations became an important center of _______&_________

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are more likely to maintain traditional ways.

Definition

In contrast to people who live in the coastal areas of Libya and the Maghreb nations, people who live in the interior regions

Term
Army
Definition

In Libya when an extremist Islamic party nearly won an election, the _________ took over the government.

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