What do Mali, Niger, and Chad have in common?

They are all landlocked countries

How did the Sahara of 10,000 years ago differ from the Sahara of today?

It had grasslands and was more like a savanna than a desert

Which of the following correctly lists the climate zones of West Africa from north to south?

arid desert, semiarid Sahel, savanna, rain forest

Why are few plants found at ground level in Cent African rain forests?

Because of the forest canopy, little sunlight filters through

Which is the best explanation for the collapse of the Ghana Empire

The empire grew weak because it could not feed its growing population

Which of the following countries is the largest in Central Africa?

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Which of the following statements about the European colonization of West Africa is accurate?

Europeans made the important decisions about how Africans lived

How does São Tomé and Príncipe differ from all the other Cent African nations?

It is the only island nation in Central Africa

Why were stone tools not completely replaced by iron tools in early Central Africa?

Iron was expensive and access to iron ore was limited

Why is the Congo River not navigable for its entire course?

Several series of cataracts and rapids occur along the river

How did palm oil affect the lives of the early peoples of Central Africa?

Proteins and vitamins in the oil made people healthier

Which statement best describes the role of Belgium’s King Leopold II in the history of Central Africa?

He strongly supported the idea of dividing Africa into European colonies

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1
What do Mali, Niger, and Chad have in common?
No mountains are located within their borders
They are all landlocked countries
They are all island nations
They all have a coastline on the Atlantic Ocean
2
Which two plants had an important effect on farming and diet in Central Africa after the rise of colonialism?
cassava and maize
sugar cane and yams
millet and barley
potatoes and tobacco
3
Which of the following is West Africa’s longest and most important river?
Black Volta River
Nile River
Senegal River
Niger River
4
How did the Sahara of 10,000 years ago differ from the Sahara of today?
Even fewer plant and animal species lived there
It had grasslands and was more like a savanna than a desert
It was mostly tropical rainforest
Great cities with thousands of inhabitants existed there
5
Which of the following correctly lists the climate zones of West Africa from north to south?
arid desert, semiarid Sahel, savanna, rain forest
rain forest, savannah, semiarid Sahel, arid desert
semiarid Sahel, rain forest, savanna, arid desert
savanna, rain forest, semiarid Sahel, arid desert
6
Which body of water is the main source for the fishing industry in Mali?
Lake Volta
Lake Chad
Niger River
Senegal River
7
From what activity did the small African kingdoms along the West African coast become rich beginning around?
sale of oil and natural gas
slave trade
sale of tobacco
gold-for-salt trade
8
Why are few plants found at ground level in Cent African rain forests?
The animals of the forest eat most of the ground-level plants
The forest floor consists mostly of clay soil and gravel
The forest does not get enough precipitation to support ground-level plant
Because of the forest canopy, little sunlight filters through
9
Which is the best explanation for the collapse of the Ghana Empire
The empire grew weak because it could not feed its growing population
Trading routes shifted to other parts of West Africa
The region’s gold reserves became depleted
The conquering Almoravids brought infectious disease
10
In which natural resource is Nigeria especially rich?
salt
silver
oil
manganese
11
Which activity produces 90 percent of the total exports of the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
agriculture
tourism
mining
fishing
12
Which of the following countries is the largest in Central Africa?
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Gabon
13
Which of the following statements about the European colonization of West Africa is accurate?
Europeans colonized only the coastal regions
Europeans left the most fertile land for the Africans to use for their far
Europeans made the important decisions about how Africans lived
Germany and Portugal claimed the most territory in West Africa
14
How does São Tomé and Príncipe differ from all the other Cent African nations?
It is the only island nation in Central Africa
Only Central African nation that is not located near the Equator.
It is the largest nation in Central Africa
It is the only landlocked Central African nation
15
Why were stone tools not completely replaced by iron tools in early Central Africa?
The stone tools worked much better than those made of iron
Iron was expensive and access to iron ore was limited
Iron tools were more difficult to make
Only religious leaders and tribal chiefs were permitted to use iron tools
16
Why is the Congo River not navigable for its entire course?
Several series of cataracts and rapids occur along the river
The river is severely polluted in many areas
Rebel groups have blocked portions of the river to ship traffic
Parts of the river are too narrow to allow for ship traffic
17
How did palm oil affect the lives of the early peoples of Central Africa?
Proteins and vitamins in the oil made people healthier
Palm oil became an important part of the religious rituals
Central Africans traded the oil to nearby civilizations for other products
The oil was used in lamps, allowing the people to work at night.
18
Which of the following allowed the Bantu to expand easily into areas occupied by hunter-gatherer groups?
their knowledge of the Sahara
their Muslim religion
their great wealth
their farming practices
19
Which European country was the first to become actively involved in the Central African slave trade?
Spain
Belgium
France
Portugal
20
Which statement best describes the role of Belgium’s King Leopold II in the history of Central Africa?
He strongly supported the idea of dividing Africa into European colonies
He sent missionaries who converted most Central Africans to Christianity
He sought to improve the working conditions of Africans
He gave independence to a Central African colonies

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