How has the history of Sub-Saharan Africa contributed to instability in some nations?

The end of colonization left nations struggling to form gov.

How did European colonization of Sub-Saharan Africa affect economic development in the region

Most economies primarily export natural resources.

The conditions described in the excerpt on 2C are most likely a result of the legacy of

racial policies in South Africa

Many conflicts in Sub-Saharan Africa resulted from the way the European colonists

established boundary lines between nations

Why were African kingdoms like Ghana and Mali successful during the Middle Ages?

They grew wealthy by trading products like gold and salt.

In what way did physical geography affect the language patterns of Sub-Sahara Africa?

Deserts & oceans are barriers to the spread of language

folktales reflect traditional Sub-Saharan Africa culture because they have been

passed on orally from generation to generation

The type of art form shown in the picture on is popular in Sub-Saharan Africa because

natural materials are readily available in the region

Which two events in Africa caused the Europeans to colonize Africa

Opening the Suez Canal and discovery of diamonds

English and French have become common languages spoken in Sub-Saharan Africa because of

a history of European colonization in the region

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1
How has the history of Sub-Saharan Africa contributed to instability in some nations?
The devastation of the WWII has left nations struggling.
The Bantu-speaking people has caused a clash of cultures.
The end of aid to the region is leaving many w/o proper food
The end of colonization left nations struggling to form gov.
2
How did European colonization of Sub-Saharan Africa affect economic development in the region
Industrial economies were established in most nations.
Most economies primarily export natural resources.
Traditional economies were encouraged to continue.
Command economies became a common institution.
3
Which number on the map indicates Nigeria?
1
2
3
4
4
The conditions described in the excerpt on 2C are most likely a result of the legacy of
poor economic decisions in South Africa
government corruption in South Africa
racial policies in South Africa
tribal divisions in South Africa
5
S. Africa’s economy is ranked 30 in the world in terms of GDP, yet has very high poverty rates.
Less developed
Newly developed
Underdeveloped
More developed
6
Many conflicts in Sub-Saharan Africa resulted from the way the European colonists
established boundary lines between nations
educated different ethnic groups
distributed farm land amongst the settlers
A mined the region for resources
7
Which economic indicator is evidence that S. Africa is not at a level that is “more developed?”
Literacy rates
Population below poverty line
Urban population
GDP
8
Which mountain in Tanzania is Africa’s highest peak?
Mount McKinley
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Everest
Mount Kenya
9
According to the data, on page 4D which country likely has the most developed economy?
Nigeria
Kenya
Uganda
Rwanda
10
which physical environmental process is responsible for the creation of deltas
Erosion
ocean currents
Droughts
Tectonic plate movement
11
The largest lake in Africa is
Lake Malaw
Lake Chad
Lake Victoria
Lake Volta
12
Why were African kingdoms like Ghana and Mali successful during the Middle Ages?
They built powerful forts to protect people from invasion.
They adopted Islam and were supported by Muslim kingdoms.
They enslaved people for the Atlantic slave trade w/Britain.
They grew wealthy by trading products like gold and salt.
13
Why were Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela were honored as Nobel Peace Prize recipients
protecting the environment
building schools for the poor
ending racial injustice
spreading Christian teachings
14
In what way did physical geography affect the language patterns of Sub-Sahara Africa?
Lang. spread from islands in the I. O. to Africa’s mainland.
Mountain ranges stopped the spread of lang. across S. A.
Rivers in Africa helped to spread lang. from S. A.to N. A.
Deserts & oceans are barriers to the spread of language
15
folktales reflect traditional Sub-Saharan Africa culture because they have been
passed on orally from generation to generation
preserved in African libraries for centuries
recreated by moviemakers and playwrights
carved in stone monuments for all to see
16
The type of art form shown in the picture on is popular in Sub-Saharan Africa because
A religious leaders use these artifacts in ceremonies
many art schools were built in the region by colonists
European settlers taught the techniques to Africans
natural materials are readily available in the region
17
Which two events in Africa caused the Europeans to colonize Africa
Opening the Suez Canal and discovery of diamonds
The Great Trek and the discovery of diamonds
Opening the Suez Canal and the founding of Cape Colony
The Trail of Sorrows
18
English and French have become common languages spoken in Sub-Saharan Africa because of
a tradition of learning multiple languages in the region
the migration of many missionaries to the region
a history of European colonization in the region
an established system of Christian schools in the region

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