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Sub Saharan Africa Test
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What led to conflict between different ethnicities in Africa?
independence from European powers
arguments over education
language barriers
religious differences
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Why is Africa losing fertile land?
desertification
climate change
desalinization
deforestation
3
Africa is:
technologically advanced
ethnically diverse
gender equal
economically advantaged
4
What type of farming is most common in Africa?
mechanized farming
cash cropping
commercial farming
subsistence agriculture
5
Which of the following leads to desertification?
clear-cutting
erosion
overgrazing
all of the choices
6
Which of the following religions is dominant in Sub Saharan Africa?
Christianity
Voodoo
Judaism
Hinduism
7
The tropical savanna with scattered trees in Africa is referred to as:
the Highlands
the Sahel
the Kilimanjaro
the Serengeti
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What do the following areas have in common: Nile River, Western coast, Mediterranean coast?
they all have high population densities
they all have majority Islamic religion
they all have high poverty rates
they all have low GDP's
9
A group of people that share common ancestry, languages, religions or customs is a/an:
language group
ethnic group
race
colony
10
Which is true about the Rwandan Genocide?
It was between European colonists and the Rwandan citizens.
It was over religious differences.
Violent acts led to many deaths.
It led to nuclear war.
11
What is the deepest river in the world?
Nile River
Mississippi River
Congo River
Tigris River
12
Civil Wars have begun because of:
language differences
boundary disputes
massive emigration
lack of fresh water
13
Which of the following are cash crops of the African rainforest?
milk and petroleum
rubber and cocoa
coconuts and cashews
sugar and salt
14
Which is a low latitude climate?
Tropical Savanna
Mediterranean
Highland
Marine West Coast
15
Who profits from the mining of minerals in Sub Saharan Africa?
foreign investors
the workers in the mine
African citizens that live within the community
no one
16
Which of the following resources is Africa rich in?
gold
copper
salt
produce
17
Colonization in the new world led to increased:
diamond mining
industrialism
African slavery
diffusion of Judaism
18
Which is true about the population pyramid shown of Ethiopia?
there is a high life expectancy rate
there is a low birth rate
there is rapid population growth
there is a population decline
19
Which of the following is holding Africa back from economic development?
agricultural knowledge
lack of freshwater
quality education
lack of resources
20
Why is Africa's death rate so high?
excellent health care
migration of disease-carrying animals
poor nutrition and disease
outdated farming techniques
21
Where are populations typically higher?
in harsh climates
near river valleys, with fertile soil
in dry, desert areas
in interior, landlocked regions
22
The segregation of races in South Africa was known as the:
Afrikaans
Middle Passage
Darfur Genocide
Apartheid
23
What led to European colonization of Africa?
forced migration
news of rich resources and cheap labor
war
need to spread Christianity
24
After gaining independence from European powers, African governments became:
corrupt and unstable
rich and powerful
organized and stable
economically advantaged
25
What type of climate is located near the equator in Sub Saharan Africa?
rain forest
tundra
Mediterranean
humid subtropical
26
Steep slopes or cliffs on the side of plateaus are referred to as:
waterfalls
cataracts
escarpments
favelas
27
The meeting of European nations to decide colonization of Africa was the:
African Delegation
Apartheid
Treaty of Versailles
Berlin Conference
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Highways, bridges, telephone lines, power plants, etc. are referred to as:
subsistence
the economy
natural structures
infrastructure
29
How did European colonization affect the cultural development of Sub Saharan Africa?
all of the above
European languages are still spoken there today.
An Industrial Revolution was started.
Education was transformed.
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Where is the lowest population density in Africa?
the Savannah
the Sahel
the Sahara desert
the Serengeti
31
What was the voyage from Africa across the Atlantic referred to as?
Colombian Exchange
The Slave Route
Triangular Trade
Middle Passage