BJU Grammar and Writing 7 Chapter 8 Review

Numerous people in N. Africa share the Arabic language, but the languages in S. Africa are as diverse as the people.

While conditions have improved, malnutrition, lack of education, and disease are still big problems for the continent.

Africa is a continent of many different ethnic groups, where religious and political unity is difficult.

The various tribes of Africa speak innumerable languages and dialects.

Although most Africans in cities wear Western dress, many people still prefer the traditional robes and head coverings.

Since the 1940s, many more Africans have attended colleges in their own countries.

Egypt is in the northeastern part of Africa, where the Nile flows North to South.

A large part of the land is covered with tropical rain forests, and animals live there.

Elephants and lions, two fascinating animals, live in the grasslands of Africa.

Africa is the third largest continent in the world.

Farmers without modern farming tools cannot make the best use of their land.

The medical conditions in rural Africa are very poor, and many people die of various diseases.

It is the longest river in the world; along its banks great civilizations have risen.

The poor people sometimes suffer severe famines.

Much of the land is covered by the Sahara, which is the largest desert in the world.

The literacy rate is quite low; fewer than half of the people can read and write.

The governments in Africa have improved their education system.

Rice, bread, fruit, and vegetables are the main elements of the African diet.

Although hunters have threatened the existence of several species, fascinating wildlife is still abundant in Africa.

There are fifty-four different countries in the continent of Africa, where the people and their cultures vary widely.

The general life expectancy for Africans is only about fifty-four.

Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain peak in Africa, in 19,340 feet high.

An abundance of precious metals, including gold and diamonds, are found in Africa, but most Africans aren't wealthy.

Since communication in vital to business, many Africans speak English as a second language.