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Which river was the most influential in Egypt?
Nile
The Transition Zone is only a physical change in geography. T/F
False
The Island of Madagascar creates its own rain shadow. T/F
True
The European Division of Africa was done without African leaders input. T/F?
True
While South America has the Amazon River and Rainforest, Africa has the __________ River and Rainforest
Congo
Which river was the most influential in the Transition Zone?
Niger
The Deserts of South Africa are in the __________ portion of the area
Western
How many major kingdoms are recognized in Ancient Egypt?
3
Shaka was the leader of what great Southern African empire
Zulu
Who led South Africa after Apartheid?
Nelson Mandela
Which river was the most influential in the Central Africa?
Congo
Why are lagoons like the Ebrié Lagoon important to West Africa's coastal ecosystems?
They provide habitats for mangrove forests and aquatic life
Mansa Musa was the leader of what great West African/Transition Zone empire?
The Mali Empire
What is the dominating religion in North Africa today?
Islam
One of the worlds seven peeks and a dormant volcano in East Africa, this mountain is a popular challenge for climbers
Kiliminjaro
Which river was the most influential in the Southern Africa?
Zambezi
How do the Guinea Highlands contribute to the biodiversity of West Africa?
By providing a plateau with savanna and rainforest habitats
How did Islam historically shape the civilizations of North Africa during the middle ages?
They introduced new cultures, technologies, and governance systems
What resource was found in Southern Africa that attracted European exploration and today is labeled with "blood"
Diamonds
What is Apartheid?
A system of racial segregation and discrimination that was enforced by the government of South Africa
Lake Tanganyika was created by what?
The Great Rift Valley
Mount Cameroon is significant because it is:
The highest peak in West Africa and an active volcano
This man was the owner of the company that produced 90% of diamonds in the world, and had a colony named after himself
Cecil Rhodes
What was the ancient empire of East Africa?
Axum
What geological processes have shaped the dramatic landforms of East Africa?
Volcanic activity and tectonic plate movements