Africa Unit Review

Question 1

Which of these has the greatest negative effect on North Africa's economy?

Accepted Answer

the Sahara

Question 2

Most people of Sub-Saharan Africa speak a language that is derived from Bantu origins?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

As European powers grew more industrialized, their African colonies became important sources of...

Accepted Answer

raw materials

Question 4

What type of government consists of a single, self appointed ruler who holds complete control?

Accepted Answer

autocracy

Question 5

Apartheid is most associated with what word?

Accepted Answer

racial discrimination

Question 6

What mountain range is located in the Northwest part of Africa?

Accepted Answer

Atlas Mountains

Question 7

The flag below is associated with what movement?

Accepted Answer

Pan-African Movement

Question 8

If Sudan’s government puts a limit on how much Nigerian oil it will import this year, what trade barrier is this?

Accepted Answer

quota

Question 9

In Sub-Saharan Africa, they are experiencing an urgent medical crisis. Which of these is that crisis?

Accepted Answer

the spread of AIDS

Question 10

In Nigeria, people can start their own business and buy consumer goods. This is only possible in a command economy.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

The Nile River is the second longest river in the world.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

Which would most likely suffer the MOST from drought?

Accepted Answer

the Rainforest

Question 13

What is the largest lake in Africa?

Accepted Answer

Lake Victoria

Question 14

Which would be a possible effect of deforestation?

Accepted Answer

Soil erosion

Question 15

Countries with a low standard of living, very little going on economically, and low GDP are referred to as..

Accepted Answer

free market economies, developing countries

Question 16

Most African economies are an example of...

Accepted Answer

Mixed Market economies

Question 17

A person becomes a leader of a DEMOCRACY by

Accepted Answer

being elected by popular vote

Question 18

What dry, nutrient deprived region is located in Northern Africa?

Accepted Answer

Sahara desert

Question 19

Which of these is NOT a major problem experienced by African countries due to an unstable government?

Accepted Answer

birth rates falling

Question 20

Government instability causes ALL of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Access to technology

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