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