2017 Duplicate of Africa Study Guide (SS7g1-SS7g4, ss7h1, SS7E1)

Question 1

Which statement about literacy rates for Kenya and Sudan is MOST TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Literacy rates for boys are higher.

Question 2

Which statement about HIV/AIDS infection in Sub-Saharan Africa is FALSE

Accepted Answer

The drugs are affordable for most Africans.

Question 3

After apartheid, which is a result of S. Africa's investment in modern production technologies?

Accepted Answer

South Africa's GDP has increased.

Question 4

A desire to be freed from rule by another country’s government & a loyalty to one’s own nation

Accepted Answer

nationalism

Question 5

This river runs through Egypt

Accepted Answer

Nile

Question 6

When Great Britain took over South Africa, which African group fought that expansion?

Accepted Answer

Zulus

Question 7

Which best identifies Sub-Saharan Africa

Accepted Answer

Area of Africa located below the Sahara desert

Question 8

Monotheistic religion originated in Mecca, that spread to North Africa mainly through migration

Accepted Answer

Islam

Question 9

Ethnic group that migrated from the Arabian Peninsula (Middle East) into North Africa

Accepted Answer

Arabs

Question 10

Movement that emphasized the unity and strength of Africans on around the world.

Accepted Answer

Pan-African movement

Question 11

What is a system of acquiring colonies to provide raw materials for another nation?

Accepted Answer

imperialism

Question 12

The shaded area of the map represents what physical feature

Accepted Answer

Rainforest

Question 13

Which is NOT one of the causes of water pollution in Africa?

Accepted Answer

desalination plants in Sahara regions

Question 14

What geographic areas are affected by desertification the MOST?

Accepted Answer

Sahel

Question 15

Main reason African nations did not become stable after gaining their independence from Europe

Accepted Answer

Old boundaries created by European put enemies together.

Question 16

Which country is shaded below

Accepted Answer

Kenya

Question 17

System where central government has all the power

Accepted Answer

unitary

Question 18

Nigeria & S. Africa use a different currency, How will this affect trade between the 2 nations

Accepted Answer

they must find a system for exchanging currencies to trade

Question 19

Why did Europeans first take an interest in the African continent?

Accepted Answer

natural resources

Question 20

Some ppl in this ethnic group believe in Golden Stool, others practice Islam or Christianity.

Accepted Answer

Ashanti

Question 21

Which region suffers from deforestation

Accepted Answer

Rainforest

Question 22

Why did many of the boundaries of new African states created after World War II cause problems?

Accepted Answer

boundaries split tribes and kinship groups.

Question 23

Describes the system of people that have power to make & enforce laws

Accepted Answer

government

Question 24

Which is not an example of a description of an Ethnic group?

Accepted Answer

Muslims and Christians are examples

Question 25

Which best desrcibe the Ashanti of Africa

Accepted Answer

An ethnic group that has a very diverse language

Question 26

Last white president of South African who placed a major role in ending apartheid

Accepted Answer

F.W. deKlerk

Question 27

Which resource has the MOST DIRECT impact on population and development of Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

oil

Question 28

What are the causes of desertification?

Accepted Answer

poor agricultural practices

Question 29

Another result of European colonization was the spread of ___________throughout Africa

Accepted Answer

Christian beliefs

Question 30

Which country is shaded below

Accepted Answer

South Sudan

Question 31

Which describes entrepreneurship?

Accepted Answer

Putting together resources to producea good or service.

Question 32

Which best describes the relationship between water pollution and irrigation in Africa?

Accepted Answer

as pollution increases, irrigation becomes more important

Question 33

government by the few

Accepted Answer

oligachy

Question 34

Which best describes Apartheid?

Accepted Answer

System of legal segregation and racism in South Africa

Question 35

Which river is indicated below

Accepted Answer

Niger

Question 36

Which explains the role of Nelson Mandela in the anti-apartheid movement?

Accepted Answer

was an internationally recognized leader of the movement.

Question 37

Which area is shaded in yellow

Accepted Answer

Sahara

Question 38

Why are literacy rates for girls lower than those for boys in Kenya, Sudan and South Sudan?

Accepted Answer

Traditional views say girls should stay at home

Question 39

From 2003 to 2007 Nigeria's GDP increased 5%. Which statement below agrees with this data?

Accepted Answer

There was an investment in human capital thru education.

Question 40

Which best describes the relationship between deforestation and poor soil in sub-Saharan Africa

Accepted Answer

Bad soil cause farmers to clear land increasin deforestation

2017 Duplicate of Africa Study Guide (SS7g1-SS7g4, ss7h1, SS7E1)

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2017 Duplicate of Africa Study Guide (SS7g1-SS7g4, ss7h1, SS7E1)

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