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Sub-Saharan Africa REVIEW
Sub-Saharan Africa REVIEW
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1
The Atlantic slave trade...
supplied slaves to North Africa.
supplied labor for European colonies in North and South America.
was opposed by most European countries.
resulted in many Africans being shipped to Europe.
2
The type of art form shown in the picture is popular in Sub-Saharan Africa because —
many art schools were built in the region by colonists
natural materials are readily available in the region
European settlers taught the techniques to Africans
religious leaders use these artifacts in ceremonies
3
How did European colonization of Sub-Saharan Africa affect economic development in the region?
Command economies became a common institution.
Industrial economies were established in most nations.
Traditional economies were encouraged to continue.
Most economies primarily export natural resources.
4
The inland delta of the Niger River...
extends along the coast of Liberia.
is hundreds of miles from the coast.
prevents people from fishing in the river.
prevents the river from emptying into the ocean.
5
Which number on the map indicates the location of
Mali
?
4
3
1
2
6
Which letter on the map of Central Africa indicates the location of the
Congo River
?
B
D
A
C
7
The belief that the natural world contains spirits is held by followers of...
Swahili
Islam
Christianity
animist religions.
8
Bishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela were both honored as Nobel Peace Prize recipients because of their commitment to
protecting the environment
spreading Christian teachings
building schools for the poor
ending racial injustice
9
Political boundaries drawn by European colonizers
generally followed climate zones.
often separated members of the same ethnic group.
kept people who spoke the same language together.
kept people of the same religion together.
10
Which letter on the map of East Africa indicates the location of the
Mount Kilimanjaro
?
A
D
C
B
11
Many conflicts in Sub-Saharan Africa resulted from the way the European colonists —
distributed farm land amongst the settlers
mined the region for resources
educated different ethnic groups
established boundary lines between nations
12
What indicator is the best evidence South Africa's economic development is NOT “more developed?”
Urban population
Literacy rates
GDP
Population below poverty line
13
Which letter on the map of Central Africa indicates the location of
Victoria Falls
?
C
A
B
D
14
Which number on the map indicates the location of
South Africa
?
2
4
3
1
15
Since becoming independent nations, a problem within many former African colonies has been
fighting among ethnic groups.
conflicts with European countries.
high taxes and few farmers.
attacks by people from other regions.
16
What was South Africa’s past policy of separation of races called?
enclaves
apartheid
townships
sanctions
17
Which country has the MOST developed economy?
Nigeria
Uganda
Rwanda
Kenya
18
Which number on the map indicates the location of
Angola
?
1
4
3
2
19
Which letter on the map of East Africa indicates the location of the
Great Rift Valley
?
B
D
C
A
20
Which number on the map indicates the location of
Nigeria
?
3
1
4
2
21
Which letter on the map of East Africa indicates the location of the
Nile River
?
D
B
C
A
22
In what way did physical geography affect the language patterns of Sub-Sahara Africa?
Languages spread from islands in the Indian Ocean to Africa’s mainland.
River systems helped to spread languages from South Africa to North Africa
Deserts & oceans served as barriers to the spread of some language families
Mountain ranges stopped the spread of languages across the continent.
23
English and French have become common languages spoken in Sub-Saharan Africa because of —
a tradition of learning multiple languages in the region
an established system of Christian schools in the region
a history of European colonization in the region
the migration of many missionaries to the region
24
How has the history of Sub-Saharan Africa contributed to political instability in some nations of the region?
Colonization left some nations struggling to form effective governments.
Bantu-speaking people crossed boundaries causing a clash of culture.
Second World War has left some nations struggling to recover.
No foreign aid to the region is leaving many without food and medicine.
25
Ranked 30th in GDP but very high poverty rates. Which level of economic development best characterizes South Africa?
Underdeveloped
Less developed
Newly developed
More developed
26
Which mountain in Tanzania is Africa’s highest peak, measuring over 19,000ft?
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Everest
Mount Kenya
Mount McKinley
27
African folktales reflect traditional Sub-Saharan Africa culture because they have been —
passed on orally from generation to generation
carved in stone monuments for all to see
recreated by moviemakers and playwrights
preserved in African libraries for centuries
