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Duplicate of Africa
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History, culture & physical geography of Africa
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1
What makes Madagascar a popular tourist attraction?
Major surfing competitions
Animals only found on the island
Large metropolitan areas
Famous government buildings
2
This desert is the largest in the world and covers most of North Africa.
Sahara Desert
Death Valley
Kalahari Desert
Great Basin Desert
3
The Nile River makes the ground ________________.
Mountainous
Fertile
Dry
Barren
4
What is the definition of colonialism?
System when countries become free and independent
System when a country maintains colonies outside its borders
When war breaks out
When there is extreme pride in ones country
5
West Africa's climate __________________.
Varies from north to south.
Is 100% desert.
Is uniform throughout.
Has no grassy plains.
6
What is a drought?
Period of little rain causing damaged crops
Period of economic decline
Period of massive pancake consumption
Period of little trade
7
Which of the following is NOT a reason East Africa has a diverse climate?
The vegetation near the Equator
Ranges in elevation
Location close to the Equator
Various mountain ranges
8
What is a savanna?
Open field with multiples streams and lakes
Region of dense forests
A dry area with little vegetation
Area of tall grasses and scattered trees and shrubs
9
What is a major tourist activity in East Africa?
Famous restaurants
Religious Landmarks
Safaris
Amusement parks
10
What are major resources found in North Africa?
Bananas & Coconuts
Silver & Bronze
Oil & Gas
Cotton & Tobacco
11
Explain the apartheid policy of South Africa.
Separation based on race
Families being torn apart
Tearing apart the hide of an animal
Separation based on religion
12
Which of the following is NOT a reason Central Africa is a poor region?
Unstable governments
Civil wars
Long colonial rule
Vast amounts of trade
13
What was the major resource in Rwanda in 1990?
Goat Skins
Tea
Oil
Coffee
14
What was the major reason West Africa was devastated beginning in the 1500s.
Atlantic Slave Trade
Rise in North African dominance
World War II
Dictatorships throughout the region
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What is subsistence farming compared to commercial (cash crop) farming?
Farming within a mile of a river compared to offshore
Farming one crop compared to several crops
Farming for half the year compared to the entire year
Farming for a family compared to a large group
16
The Serengeti Plain is home to __________.
an abundance of wildlife.
the first ever public park.
the world's largest desert.
the tallest mountain in the world.
17
Why were the earliest colonial establishments set up in South Africa?
Indian Ocean slave trade
Trade stop to Asia
Trade stop to the Americas
To rid the land of its diamonds
18
What is distinct about the landscape in Rwanda?
Many rivers
Low elevation
Dry, Desert
Lots of mountain ranges
19
What does it mean to secede?
Break away from the main country
Loyalty to multiple countries
Increase trade with the main country
Rapid growth in population
20
This leader helped to end apartheid policies and was elected president of South Africa in 1994.
Oliver Tambo
Martin Luther King Jr.
Nelson Mandela
Walter Sisulu
21
Why is it difficult to get from Central Africa to the Atlantic Ocean?
Wildlife blocking the way
Lack of boats
It is actually easy
Rapids and waterfalls
22
What types of jobs did European colonies bring to West Africa (e.g. Ivory Coast)?
Civil Affairs
Agricultural
Public Service
Manufacturing
23
Which two African countries were NOT colonized by European Powers?
Egypt, Morocco
Ethiopia, Liberia
Rwanda, Congo
Ethiopia, Congo
24
The dense trees of the forests in the Congo Basin form a ______________.
Web
Canopy
Blockade
Hammock
25
What are currently the two main religions practiced in Rwanda?
Hindu and Christianity
Atheist views
Christianity and Islam
Buddhism and Islam
26
The loss of crop production in West Africa has caused widespread _____________.
famine.
manufacturing production.
government loyalty.
public schooling.
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What is the primary reason European's inhabited Central Africa?
Resources such as ivory
For the vast amounts of silver in the region
For Central African warriors
Take over the tourism industry
