Global 9 Honors: Summer Assignment
World Geography Test on the first day of class -- September 9th
Summer Assignment : On the first day of school, you will be expected to locate, label, and designate the
geographic zones of the following countries on a world map for a test grade. A word bank will be provided, and
you will have thirty minutes to complete this task. I’ve attached a blank copy of a world map for your
convenience. (*Please note - there is good news here! You are not required to turn anything in on the first day.
The map is simply there for practice. What you will be expected to do is research the material independently
and learn each country’s location and geographic zone in preparation for the test.) To best prepare for this
assessment, please use resources you have available at home or your local library. If you do not have access
to the internet or an atlas, please make alternate arrangements so that you are prepared for our test on the first
day of class. (You can check out an atlas from the High School Guidance Office prior to the start of the school
year, which is open 9am-2pm on weekdays).
The countries for which you are responsible are organized according to geographic zones (as dictated
by the AP curriculum). You are responsible for knowing which country belongs in each zone for the
TEST. (*Did I mention you will take the test on Day 1? Yes, I believe I did … four times. There is a test on
Day 1. That’s five times. I think we’re covered.)
*See a sample test question on the backside of this page.
Sub-Saharan Africa:
Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo
Ethiopia
Ghana
Kenya
Mali
Nigeria
Rwanda
Somalia
South Africa
Eastern Europe:
Greece
Macedonia
Poland
Russia (this is not a typo - Russia is considered part of East Europe)
Ukraine
Southeast Asia:
Cambodia (Khmer)
Indonesia
Philippines
Thailand
Vietnam
Latin America:
Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
Columbia
Cuba
Ecuador
Mexico
Panama
Peru
Venezuela
Western Europe:
Belgium
England
Finland
France
Germany
Italy
Netherlands
Norway
Portugal
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Middle East (*the Middle East is
broken up into two subcategories:
North Africa & Southwest Asia)
North Africa:
Morocco
Algeria
Libya
Egypt
(Helpful hint: the politics of N. Africa
have typically been dominated by
men, and the countries that border
N.A. are an acronym for M.A.L.E.)
Southwest Asia:
Iraq
Iran
Israel
Jordan
Kuwait
Syria
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
Oceana:
Australia
New Zealand
Papua New Guinea
South Asia:
Bangladesh
Bhutan
India
Nepal
Pakistan
East Asia:
China
Japan
North Korea
South Korea
Sample question for the DAY 1 Test:
____ 1) Locate India on the attached world map. What letter(s) are associated with India? (Mark your
answer on the provided line.)
Within which geographic zone is India located? ______________