What destroyed the grassland and forests that were once found in the Sahel?

continuous farming and overgrazing

Which is a result of desertification for the people living in the Sahel?

increased starvation and poverty

Where is Kenya located?

along the east coast by the Indian Ocean

Which BEST describes the Bantu people?

many different people who share a related language

Which would be an example of a religious group?

people who share a belief in a god or gods

Beginning in the 1880s, what did European nations do that affected the African rainforest?

cleared large areas of land for great plantations

Those who practice the traditional Ashanti religion

believe there is one supreme god

Which phrase best describes the Sahel?

an area that borders the desert

What is causing the Sahel to expand in recent years?

over-grazing of animals and cutting down trees for fuel

Where is Egypt located?

in north Africa along the Mediterranean coast

Why is farming so difficult in the African Sahel?

rainfall can vary widely from year to year

What are the main religions found among the Ashanti people today?

a traditional Ashanti, Christianity, and Islam

Which best describes the religion of the Bantu people?

many several varieties of religions are practiced

rich topsoil deposits carried by floodwaters

What is the most common way people make a living in the Sahel?

herding and subsistence farming

What is the definition of "deforestation"?

cutting down and clearing trees from an area

Which phrase best describes the rainforest?

humid and warm with thick vegetation

Which would be an example of an ethnic group?

people who share a language or religion

What is one major problem facing people who depend on the Nile River for drinking water?

the water is contaminated with human and industrial waste

one who wanders around looking for food and water

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1
Which number marks South Africa?
6
5
3
9
2
What destroyed the grassland and forests that were once found in the Sahel?
continuous farming and overgrazing
repeated use by nomads and camel caravans
the development of large factories
years of heavy flooding
3
What region is marked by the "3"?
Tropical Rainforest
Sahel
Savanna
Sahara Desert
4
What religion is most common among the Swahili today?
Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism
Islam
5
Which is a result of desertification for the people living in the Sahel?
increased tourism
more jobs in manufacturing
decreased support from the UN
increased starvation and poverty
6
Where is Kenya located?
In the southwest part of Africa
in the center of the continent of Africa
along the east coast by the Indian Ocean
in north Africa along the Mediterranean coast
7
Which BEST describes the Bantu people?
separate race in the northern part of the African continent
nomadic people in the Sahara
many different people who share a related language
live only in cities and towns: no farmers or herders
8
Which would be an example of a religious group?
people who share a belief in a god or gods
people who share a language or religion
people who like to read the same type of literature
people who grow similar food
9
Beginning in the 1880s, what did European nations do that affected the African rainforest?
helped nomads relocate from the deserts to the rainforests
moved Europeans who had no home to the rainforests
cleared large areas of land for great plantations
passed laws protecting the rainforests from development
10
Those who practice the traditional Ashanti religion
believe there is one supreme god
use the Quran as their holy book
must pray facing Mecca five times a day
believe that Jesus is the son of God
11
Which is separated from the coast by the Atlas Mountains?
The Sahel
The Sahara Desert
The equatorial rainforest
The Kalahari Desert
12
Which phrase best describes the Sahel?
an area that borders the desert
cleared land that was once rainforest
rolling grasslands and low hills
a desert made up of high sand dunes
13
Which is marked by the "5"?
Congo River
Nile River
Niger River
Zambezi River
14
What is causing the Sahel to expand in recent years?
over-grazing of animals and cutting down trees for fuel
government programs that have moved too many people in
several years of heavy rains and flooding
Damming rivers and preventing irrigation
15
Where is Egypt located?
in the southwest part of Africa
in the center of the continent of Africa
in the western center of Africa along the Atlantic coast
in north Africa along the Mediterranean coast
16
Continued use of chemical fertilizer causes what to build up in soil?
silt
salt
animal waste
rocks and gravel
17
Which has been a major cause of desertification?
heavy seasonal winds coming off the desert
sharp and unexpected climate changes
years of uncontrolled flooding
overuse of the land by people
18
Which describes most of the savanna region?
coastal plains
desert
high mountain ranges
grasslands
19
The Swahili language is a mixture of Bantu and
Arabic
Muslim
English
Ashanti
20
Where is the African Sahel located?
along the Mediterranean coast
in the southernmost part of the African continent
just south of the Sahara
along the eastern coast by the Indian Ocean
21
Where is the Kalahari Desert located?
along the equator
across Egypt
north of the Sahara Desert
in southern Africa
22
Why is farming so difficult in the African Sahel?
no rain falls in the Sahel at all
thick grass makes farming difficult
farm animals in the Sahel eat up all the crops
rainfall can vary widely from year to year
23
Which best describes the Sahara Desert?
impossible to travel across
perfectly flat and sandy
largest desert in the world
located only in the northwest corner of Africa
24
In what area are desertification problems the greatest?
Sahel
Kalahari Desert
Sahara Desert
Tropical Rainforest
25
Why have people of Sudan and South Sudan suffered terribly in recent years?
political and ethnic turmoil
smallpox
drought and high winds
flooding from the large river systems in that country
26
What has prevented the Republic of the Congo from developing its rich mineral resources?
political unrest
small population
poor transportation system
no coastline
27
What is the name for a desert area that gets some rainfall or where a spring can be found?
Tuarag
oasis
savanna
nomad
28
What are the main religions found among the Ashanti people today?
no religion is practiced among the Ashanti
a traditional Ashanti, Christianity, and Islam
traditional religion and Hinduism
Judaism and Christianity
29
Which best describes the religion of the Bantu people?
most are Christian
most are Muslim
most practice animism
many several varieties of religions are practiced
30
What is silt?
a product that helps produce electricity
rich topsoil deposits carried by floodwaters
a chemical fertilizer
industrial pollution in rivers
31
What is the most common way people make a living in the Sahel?
herding and subsistence farming
caravan trade in gold and salt
fishing and shipbuilding
logging
32
What is marked by the "8"?
Congo River
Kalahari Desert
Lake Tanganyika
Lake Victoria
33
What religion did the Arabs bring with them to Africa?
Christianity
Animism
Islam
Judaism
34
What is the definition of "deforestation"?
forcing people to move from cities into forests
eliminating a species of animal
creating nature preserves to protect forests
cutting down and clearing trees from an area
35
Which phrase best describes the rainforest?
semi-arid farmland
rolling grassy plains
humid and warm with thick vegetation
hot and dry season
36
Which number marks the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
6
7
1
4
37
Why are droughts a problem for farmers in the Sahel?
poor soil and dry conditions
animals move into the desert to find water
the desert stops expanding when there is rain in the Sahel
people don't farm in the Sahel anymore
38
Which number marks the Nile River?
1
7
5
6
39
Which would be an example of an ethnic group?
people who share a language or religion
people who like to read the same literature
people who grow similar food
people who share a belief in a god or gods
40
Which is a consequence of cutting down trees for fuel in the Sahara?
civil war
desertification
wealthy loggers
overpopulation
41
Which is marked by the "3"?
Nigeria
Sudan
South Africa
Kenya
42
Where do most Muslims live in Africa?
Only in the Sahel
in Northern and Eastern Africa
Few Muslims live in Africa today
near the southern tip of Africa
43
Which number marks Egypt?
3
5
2
6
44
In which country do most Ashanti live?
Egypt
Kenya
Morocco
Ghana
45
What is one major problem facing people who depend on the Nile River for drinking water?
the water is contaminated with human and industrial waste
there's no more fish in the river
the river is too shallow for transportation
the river dries up during the summer months
46
Which is the biggest threat to the African rainforests today?
war and political unrest
extended periods of drought
overpopulation
pollution from nuclear plants
47
Where are the majority of the Swahili people found?
north Africa
east Africa
South Africa
the Sahel
48
Which best describes South Sudan?
the largest country in Africa
newest government in Africa
the location of both the Congo and Nile Rivers
the wealthiest country in Africa
49
Why was learning Arabic important for those who became Muslim?
The Quran is written in Arabic
Arabic was the only written language
Muslims are required to speak only Arabic
Arabic is an easy language to learn
50
What is a nomad?
one who wanders around looking for food and water
industrial worker who lives in African city
plantation owner who lives along the coast
farmers who live on the edge of the desert
51
Which number marks tropical rainforests?
6
3
4
11
52
Which number marks the Atlas Mountains?
10
3
1
8
53
Which number marks Sudan?
8
6
7
2
54
Which phrase best describes the Sahara region?
tropical rainforest
scattered grassland and scrub bush
rolling grassland
hot, dry desert
55
What is important about the Niger River delta?
the delta is poor farming land
the area frequently dries up
it is rich in oil deposits
few people live in the area
56
Which is a factor in the destruction of the African rainforests?
areas of decreasing desert
animal extinction
annual grass fires
rapidly growing population
57
How many people in Africa today are part of the Bantu culture?
over 60 million people
several hundred thousands
very few
only those in the southern part of Africa
58
Why do some governments ignore industrial pollution of major rivers and waterways?
most governments do not recognize pollution as a problem
they do not care about pollution
they always have an inexpensive plan to clean it up later
they are more interested in making a profit
59
Which is marked by the "4"?
Libya
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Zaire
Nigeria
60
Which phrase best describes the savanna?
a semi-arid region just south of the Sahara Desert
an area of harsh desert in the north of the continent
grasslands making up half of the African continent
an area of fertile plain along the Mediterranean coast

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