Which of these is true of the Atlantic Slave Trade?

supplied slave labor to European colonies in the Americas

The climate of West Africa does what?

changes significantly from east to west

How did the great kingdoms of West Africa become powerful?

by controlling trade routes across the Sahara

What was the cause of civil war in Nigeria?

an ethnic group tried to secede from the country

What are hieroglyphics?

an Egyptian form of writing based on pictures

What is unusual about the Niger River delta?

it is hundreds of miles from the coast

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North & West Africa

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physical geography, history, and culture of N. & W. Africa

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1
Which of these is true of the Atlantic Slave Trade?
was opposed by many Europeans
supplied slave labor to North African nations
resulted in most slaves being sent to Europe
supplied slave labor to European colonies in the Americas
2
What is something that both Liberia and Sierra Leone have experienced recently?
none of these
economic booms
peace and prosperity
violent civil wars
3
What is North African culture known for?
hand-painted tilework
poetry
All of These
hand-woven carpets
4
The climate of West Africa does what?
changes significantly from north to south
changes only by elevation
is all the same in the region
changes significantly from east to west
5
Which of this is the most important crop in West Africa?
cacao
sugarcane
rice
corn
6
Mineral resources in Africa include which of these?
All of these
Iron ore
Bauxite
Diamonds
7
How did the great kingdoms of West Africa become powerful?
by conquering European nations
by sending ships all over the world
by controlling trade routes across the Sahara
by trading with groups in East Africa
8
Who controlled most of Africa in the 20th century?
European countries
Arab invaders
Alexander the Great
the Greeks
9
What caused the famine in Nigeria in the 2000's?
drought & locusts
corrupt government
civil war
bad farming techniques
10
What was the cause of civil war in Nigeria?
a group of rebels wanted Nigeria to remain a colony
an ethnic group decided to overthrow the entire government
two leaders were fighting for control
an ethnic group tried to secede from the country
11
What type of climate does most of North Africa have?
mediterranean
steppe
tropical
desert
12
What is true about the city of Cairo?
has very few modern buildings
is crowded, poor, and polluted
has a high standard of living
is losing population to the rural areas
13
What is the most common religion in North Africa?
Christianity
Buddhism
Islam
animism
14
Income from oil has helped Nigeria pay for what?
All of These
Schools
Roads & Railways
Military Spending
15
What are hieroglyphics?
magic spells based on Egyptian lore
fancy food from Egypt
an Egyptian form of writing based on pictures
no one knows
16
What is unusual about the Niger River delta?
it has super awesome waterfalls
it is hundreds of miles from the coast
it divides into a large network of waterways
if floods during rainy season
17
People would want to settle near what physical feature in the Sahara?
An Oasis
Rocky Plains
None of these
Sand Dunes
18
What links the Mediterranean and Red seas?
Suez Canal
Straight of Gibraltar
Nile River
All of these
19
What are the two most common religions in West Africa?
Christianity & animism
Buddhism & Islam
Islam & Christianity
Islam & animism
20
What landforms cover much of West Africa?
lakes
plains
plateaus
mountains
21
What type of government does Egypt now have?
Islamic court of law
parliamentary monarchy
democracy
dictatorship
22
Where did Egyptians bury their kings?
they didn't
marble temples
stone pyramids
unmarked graves
23
What covers most of North Africa?
fertile farmland
lots of oases
the Sahara
mountains

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