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- 1. Multiple Choice
Identify the number that represents Nigeria:9221023 - 2. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the number that represents Mali:78910
- 3. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the number that represents Ghana:17181920
- 4. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the number that represents Madagascar:40414243
- 5. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the number that represents Zimbabwe:37383940
- 6. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the number that represents Mozambique:37383940
- 7. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the number that represents South Sudan:23242526
- 8. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the number that represents Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC):30313233
- 9. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the number that represents South Africa:40414243
- 10. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the number that represents Kenya:33343536
- 11. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the number that represents Somalia:26272829
- 12. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the number that represents Angola:34353637
- 13. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the number that represents Ethiopia:25262728
- 14. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the Sahara Desert:AFED
- 15. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the Sahel:EFGH
- 16. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the Great Rift Valley:CDEF
- 17. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the Red Sea:HJKM
- 18. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the Namib Desert:AFEG
- 19. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the Congo River:BCJM
- 20. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the Lake Victoria:BCJP
- 21. Multiple ChoiceMost of Africa has four seasons.TRUEFALSE
- 22. Multiple ChoiceA group of people traveling together for protection is called a:ergtuaregcaravan
- 23. Multiple ChoiceNomadic herders in the Sahara known for their indigo (blue) colored clothing are called:ergtuaregcaravan
- 24. Multiple ChoiceA sea of sand created by high, shifting dunes is called:ergtuaregcaravan
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the major physical feature separating north Africa from the rest of the continent? (Hint: Try to visualize your physical map of Africa.)Atlas MountainsThe Eastern Great Rift ValleyThe Namib DesertThe Sahara Desert
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhy is it difficult for ships to access the interior of Africa?Most of Africa is below sea level.Ships have difficulty traveling up river because of cataracts and rapids.The extreme heat from the equator makes it difficult to navigate.Pirates protect the communities alongside the river banks.
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these conclusions is best supported by this graph?There are three 4,000 mile long rivers on Earth.The Nile flows through three countries in Africa.Three of the world's major rivers flow across Asia.The Amazon has three tributaries in South America.
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhich two European countries held the most African territory?Spain and PortugalItaly and FranceFrance and Great BritainFrance and Germany
- 29. Multiple ChoiceAccording to this Editorial Cartoon, African leaders played a major role in the division of African land at the 1884-1885 Berlin Conference.TRUEFALSE
- 30. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following are reasons why Europeans colonized Africa exceptEuropeans were interested in Africa's abundant natural resources and farmland to grow cash crops.Europeans felt Africa would provide a cheap source of labor.Europeans wanted to increase their economic wealth.Europeans wanted to go on long safaris in the African jungle.
- 31. Multiple ChoiceTribal identity is often more important than nationality because national borders often don�t match tribal borders.TRUEFALSE
- 32. Multiple ChoiceAll of the effects of colonization listed were negative from the Africans' perspective EXCEPT:Some colonial leaders abused their powers and mistreated Africans.Many of the African countries ended up landlocked.Europeans exploited (took advantage of) natural resources such as lumber, rubber, and minerals.Europeans brought new technology like railroads, steamboats, and medicine to Africa.
- 33. Multiple ChoiceUse the Economic Activity map of Africa seen below in order to answer the following question. Which resource is most common?CoalDiamondsPetroleumPrecious Metals (gold, silver, copper)
- 34. Multiple ChoiceMartin Luther King was to the United States as _______ was to South Africa.Mahandas GandhiQueen VictoriaRobert MugabeNelson Mandela
- 35. Multiple ChoiceForeign governments used tactics including economic sanctions to end apartheid in South Africa.TRUEFALSE
- 36. Multiple ChoiceThe Tuareg, or desert nomads, wear long, light clothing to protect against the sun.MovementRegionLocationHuman-Environment Interaction
- 37. Multiple ChoiceNigeria is a member of OPEC and exports 2.4 million barrels of oil daily.MovementRegionLocationHuman-Environment Interaction
- 38. Multiple ChoiceSouthern parts of Africa, including South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Mozambique have some of the highest percentages of HIV positive individuals.MovementRegionLocationHuman-Environment Interaction
- 39. Multiple ChoiceAddis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia.MovementRegionPlaceLocation
- 40. Multiple ChoiceUganda is directly north of Lake Victoria.RegionPlaceLocationHuman-Environment Interaction
- 41. Multiple ChoiceMost developing countries in Africa face all of the following problems EXCEPT:Most people live in rural areas, working as subsistence farmers and have limited education and health care.Widespread famine, malaria, and malnutrition affect many people.Cities are growing rapidly, but most new residents live in urban slums without jobs.There is a limited supply of natural resources.
- 42. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following IS NOT an asset (benefit) for Africa?Countries in Africa have an abundance of natural resources.Countries in Africa have easily navigable rivers.Countries in Africa have low literacy rates.Countries in Africa are centrally located to all the major world economic markets.
- 43. Multiple ChoiceAfrican countries lack the capital resources to use most of their natural resources.TRUEFALSE
- 44. Multiple ChoiceHow many people in Nigeria are between the age of 50-54?3 million6 million9 million12 million
- 45. Multiple ChoiceDeveloping nations often have higher birthrates than developed nations because:large populations are needed to maintain a strong military defense against wealthier nations.subsistence farmers need large families.the use of birth control is widespread.they are better at raising children.
- 46. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is true about population distribution patterns?Areas with limited oil and fresh water supplies always have very small populations.Extreme climates may discourage people from living in certain areas.In today's global market, the availability of natural resources has little effect on population distribution.Government policies seldom affect population distribution patterns.
- 47. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement DOES NOT apply to the status of conflict minerals?Minerals such as tin and tungsten which are used in smartphones are conflict minerals in Africa.The world is working to implement a system that simply identifies the origin of minerals so companies know what they are purchasing.Conflict minerals are more common in developed countries where primary and secondary industries are dominant.Conflict minerals such as diamonds are used by criminals and governments to buy weapons.
- 48. Multiple ChoiceAfrica's demographics are typical of developing economies. All of the following describe Africa's demographics except:High literacy rates.Large percentage of the population under age 15.High population growth rate.Low life expectancy.
- 49. Multiple ChoiceThe Sahel is being overcome by desertification for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:farmers keep planting the same crops year after year.the pesticides(bug killer) that are used have encouraged new grass growth.people are cutting down bushes and trees for firewood.animals are overgrazing.
- 50. Multiple ChoiceThe Songhai, Mali, and Ghana were great empires that existed in Africa, but Europeans didn't recognize this because Africans had a(n) ___________, which was different than the European way of recording history.oral historywritten historyacting historyhieroglyphic history
- 51. Multiple ChoiceThe soil in the rainforest is not fertile, so people use ______________ to make the land more fertile.commercial farmingslash and burn agriculturesubsistence agricultureterraced farming
- 52. Multiple ChoiceThere is a large percentage of the population throughout Sub-Saharan Africa that engage in agriculture. What level of economic activity are they working?primarysecondarytertiaryquanternary
- 53. Multiple ChoiceBusinessmen in urban areas have retained (kept) most of their African culture but wear Westernized clothes to work.diffusioninnovationacculturationassimilation
- 54. Multiple ChoiceChristianity spread to Africa during European colonization.diffusioninnovationacculturationassimilation
- 55. Multiple ChoiceNewly invented vaccines paved the way for the exploration of Africa.diffusioninnovationacculturationassimilation
- 56. Multiple ChoiceSome Europeans adopted every aspect of the African way of life.diffusioninnovationacculturationassimilation
- 57. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best identifies the common trait shared by the shaded countries?Highland territoryNever colonizedLarge supplies of conflict minerals.Developed countries.
- 58. Multiple ChoiceTownships are to South Africa as favelas are to ________________.MexicoArgentinaBrazilRwanda
- 59. Multiple ChoiceConflicts have occurred between the Hutu and Tutsi inLiberiaZambiaBotswanaRwanda
- 60. Multiple ChoiceWhat economic activity is this photograph detailing?Nomadic HerdingSlash and Burn agricultureDesertificationSubsistence Agriculture
- 61. Multiple ChoiceComplete the graphicPolitical activities of Sub-Sahara AfricaCultural activities of Sub-Sahara AfricaPhysical Activities of Sub-Sahara AfricaEconomic Activities of sub-Sahara Africa
- 62. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the best title for the graphic?Economic characteristics of sub-Sahara AfricaPolitical characteristics of Sub-Sahara AfricaCultural characteristics of Sub-Sahara AfricaPhysical characteristics of Sub-Sahara Africa
- 63. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best describes the significance of the African Union?The African Union was required to earn Chinese investment.The African Union was created by the United Nations as a repayment for colonization.The African Union allows Africans to help Africans without relying on Western nations.The African Union is all talk and no Action. It is to be replaced soon.
- 64. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the main purpose of South Africa's apartheid policy?division of laborsustainable developmentracial segregationconflict resolution
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