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Africa Study Guide (SS7g1-SS7g4, ss7h1, SS7E1)
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1
How are the Sahara and Sahel similar?
they consist of rolling grasslands with some trees
they contain a variety of plant life and species of animals
they do not receive much rain per year
they have a abundance of arable land for growing crops
2
Monotheistic
religion
originated in Mecca, that spread to North Africa mainly through migration
Arab
Christianity
Bantu
Islam
3
Which is NOT one of the causes of water pollution in Africa?
Pesticides & fertilizers
mining and manufacturing byproducts
desalination plants in Sahara regions
human & animal waste
4
After apartheid, which is a result of
S. Africa's
investment
in modern production technologies
?
Fewer countries trade with South Africa.
South Africa's population has decreased.
Agriculture is the main source of income for South Africa.
South Africa's GDP has increased.
5
What is a system of acquiring colonies to provide raw materials for another nation?
nationalism
Apartheid
imperialism
assimilation
6
Which explains the role of Nelson Mandela in the anti-apartheid movement?
He was a primary supporter of apartheid.
was an internationally recognized leader of the movement.
started many of the violent protests from prison.
was responsible for getting the United States support
7
Which country is shaded below
South Africa
Sudan
Kenya
Nigeria
8
Some ppl in this ethnic group believe in Golden Stool, others practice Islam or Christianity.
Israeli
Bantu
Arab
Ashanti
9
Which river is indicated below
Niger
Nile
Congo
Tigris
10
Which region suffers from deforestation
Rainforest
Kalahari Desert
Sahel
Sahara
11
Why are literacy rates for girls lower than those for boys in Kenya, Sudan and South Sudan?
Traditional views say girls should stay at home
Girls cannot do schoolwork as easily as boys.
Most schools have been opened 4 girls in either country.
Girls in these countries have no interest in going 2 school.
12
Which of the following explains the FIRST goal of the Pan-African movement?
fighting European colonization
establising the African Union
obtaining better rights for women
improving life for all Africans
13
What geographic areas are affected by desertification
the MOST?
Sahel
Serengetti
tropical rainforest
Savanna
14
Which country has the largest per capita GDP?
South Africa
Kenya
Nigeria
Sudan
15
When Great Britain took over South Africa, which African group fought that expansion?
Zionists
Zulus
Ziegiests
NAACP
16
Main
reason African
nations
did not
become stable after gaining their independence from Europe
Jews claimed more territory than Arabs .
Kissinger and Bilderberger's plan to illuminati Africa
Old boundaries created by European put enemies together.
US invasion believing that WMD existed here
17
This river runs through Egypt
Congo
Nile
Niger
Mississippi
18
How does the process slash-and -burn impact soil in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Poor soil develops over time due to soil erosion and depletion of nutrients
More arable land becomes available for growing addition crops to trade
The process is good for the environment because it does not cause pollution
The soil hardens which does not allow crops to grow
19
Which statement about literacy rates for Kenya and Sudan is MOST TRUE?
Literacy rates for boys are higher.
Literacy rates has little effect on GDP
Literacy rates for girls are higher.
Literacy rates for boys & girls are similar.
20
Which best describes the relationship between water pollution and irrigation in Africa?
water is typically polluted becuz of poor irrigation methods
Seperating clean water from polluted water is simple
as pollution increases, irrigation becomes more important
irrigation methods have eliminated all water polllution
21
What are the causes of desertification?
investing in human capital
desalination of neighboring icebergs
pilgrimage of Muslims to Mecca
poor agricultural practices
22
When comparing the governments of Kenya andSudan, which is correct concerning role of citizen?
Citizens in Sudan have a greater influence on government
both countries rely on courts to make laws
Kenya citizens have a greater influence through elections.
both countries directly vote on laws
23
Which is
not
an example of a description of an Ethnic group?
Arabs, Ashanti, Swahili and Bantu are examples
Share customs and traditions
Muslims and Christians are examples
share many common characteristics, such as language
24
The shaded area of the map represents what physical feature
Kalahari Desert
Sahara
Sahel
Rainforest
25
Which country is shaded below
South Sudan
South Africa
Sudan
Kenya
26
Which European countries colonized the most land in Africa
USA & UK
France & Britain
Ethiopia & Switzerland
Spain & Belgium
27
How has the Pan-African movement had an impact on the world?
led to more civil wars and political corruption in Africa.
has tried to unify citizens in African countries
the movement has not had an affect outside Africa
Economies in African countries use it to trade with others
28
Which statement about HIV/AIDS infection in Sub-Saharan Africa
is FALSE
The drugs are affordable for most Africans.
Botswana has the most effective response to the diseases
It is among the highest in the world.
Many of these children become orphans.
29
Which best describes
Apartheid?
System of legal segregation and racism in South Africa
One country controls another country by dance
part of the largest migration of people on the continent
A Christian empire developed in Ethiopia centuries ago
30
Nigeria &
S. Africa use a different currency, How will this affect trade between the 2 nations
trade is impossible, they dont use same type of money tra
must use a third country that will accept both currencies
they must find a system for exchanging currencies to trade
since trading is done with goods, currency has no effect
31
Movement that emphasized the unity and strength of Africans on around the world.
Scramble for Africa
Partion party movement
Berlin conference
Pan-African movement
32
Why did Europeans first take an interest in the African continent?
to spread Islamic beliefs
endangered species
to invest in Africa's human capital
slave trade & natural resources
33
Nigeria &
S. Africa use a different currency, How will this affect trade between the 2 nations
trade is impossible, they dont use same type of money tra
since trading is done with goods, currency has no effect
must use a third country that will accept both currencies
they must find a system for exchanging currencies to trade
34
Which describes entrepreneurship?
The physical talents of people to build things.
Putting together resources to producea good or service.
Machines, tools, and devices used for production
The ability to harvest and use natural resources
35
Why did many of the boundaries of new African states created after World War II cause problems?
More ppl live in the area which was colonized
Created poor soil, killing forests
They protected trade and transportation routes
boundaries split tribes and kinship groups.
36
System where
central
government has all the power
unitary
confederation
democracy
federal
37
Another result of European colonization was the spread of ___________throughout Africa
Islamic beliefs and desalination plants
Christian beliefs
equal rights and higher GDP
constitutional democracies
38
Which title is the MOST important of the list? Title_____ *low population *nomads use camels *lack of H2O/Vegetation
tropical rain forest
Sahara
savanna
Sahel
39
From 2003 to 2007 Nigeria's GDP increased 5%. Which statement below agrees with this data?
There was an investment in human capital thru education.
countries surrounding Nigeria had improved economies
Oil companies in the region shut down.
Nigeria stopped investing in capital resources
40
Last white president of South African who placed a major role in ending apartheid
F.W. deKlerk
French Montana
Banju Bantu
Nelson Mandela
41
A desire to be freed from rule by another country’s government & a loyalty to one’s own nation
racism
nationalism
ethnocentrism
imperialism
42
Ethnic group that migrated from the Arabian Peninsula (Middle East) into North Africa
Arabs
Jewish
Bantu
Ashanti
43
Which best describes the
relationship
between deforestation and poor soil in sub-Saharan Africa
Poor soil is killing forests
deforestation is increasing amount of soil in Africa
Bad soil cause farmers to clear land increasin deforestation
fewer ppl live in the area which leads to poor soil
44
Nigeria &
S. Africa use a different currency, How will this affect trade between the 2 nations
since trading is done with goods, currency has no effect
must use a third country that will accept both currencies
trade is impossible, they dont use same type of money tra
they must find a system for exchanging currencies to trade
45
Which resource has the MOST DIRECT impact on population and development of Nigeria?
lumber
uranium
diamonds
oil
46
Kenya, Sudan, and South Africa are called "republics." Why is this confusing?
They are all actually democracies
They are all autocratic
The governments of all three work in different ways.
The governments of all three have dictators as leaders
47
Which area is shaded in yellow
Savanna
Rainforest
Sahel
Sahara
48
Describes the system of people that have power to make & enforce laws
government
echeleon
economics
GDP
49
Which best identifies Sub-Saharan Africa
Area of Africa located below the Sahara desert
The desert like area located in West Africa
The area that is suffering from polar ice caps melting
trade route connecting Mediterranean Sea to Red Sea
50
Which best desrcibe the Ashanti of Africa
An ethnic group that has a very diverse language
An ethnic group that lives only in north Africa
A religous group that believes in multiple Gods
A religous group that practices anti-semitism
