Name two countries who overthrew their governments during the Arab Spring.
Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Yemen
What was the 2011 pro-democracy uprising called that began in Egypt and spread though the countries of North Africa and Southwest Asia?
Arab Spring
On what body of water is Alexandria Egypt located on?
The Mediterranean Sea
What country is this?
Algeria
What country is this?
Morocco
Where can fresh water be found in the Sahara Desert?
Nile River, desert oasis, along the foothills in Morocco
Who's flag is this?
Algeria
What is the currency (money) called in Egypt?
The Egyptian Pound
What country is this?
Egypt
What country is this?
Tunisia
Who's flag is this?
Tunisia
Name or describe three Islamic traditions that we have learned about?
fasting, Ramadan, morning call to prayer, pilgrimage to Mecca, Alms to the poor
Who's flag is this?
Libya
What body of water is this?
Mediterranean Sea
What body of water is this?
Red Sea
Starting along the Egyptian coast of the Red Sea, describe an all water route to Morocco's coast along the Atlantic. Make sure to include the name of the narrow passageway between one of the seas and the ocean.
Red Sea- Suez Canal- Strait of Gibraltar- Atlantic Ocean
Who's flag is this?
Morocco
What two ethnic groups of people are most common in North Africa?
Arabs and Berbers
What body of water is this?
Atlantic Ocean
What country is this?
Libya
How do North Africans greet each other on the street.
Shaking hands and then touching their hand to their heart.
What religion and language are dominate across North Africa?
Islam and Arabic
Name one art or craft that North Africa is known for?
carpets with geometric patterns and hand painted tile work
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