Physical Geography
The process land becoming desert-like
Desertification
One country exploring, conquering, settling, and sometimes exploiting another country
Colonialism
What is the greatest challenge for farmers in many countries in Africa?
Scarcity (lack) of fresh water
Power that is produced by running water
Hydroelectricity
*Final Jeopardy*
How many years was Nelson Mandela in prison?
27
Why are coastal cities able to have larger populations than cities inland
They have greater access to trade with other countries and cities
This language is a trade language, and many Africans from different regions learn it as a second language to aid in trade
Swahili
Illegal hunting
Poaching
Who was the first African president of South Africa?
Nelson Mandela
A group of merchants traveling together for safety
caravan
The wide-spread shortage of food
Famine
*Daily Double*
The policy of extending foreign rule
Imperialism
This is typically found underground and is organic or natural
Minerals
What is the main reason that most African countries have not had great economic success?
They have a lot of conflict with other countries and war is expensive
This is Africa's highest point
Mount Kilimanjaro
Africa is made up of how many countries?
54
What African country did Great Britain stay in and keep control of?
South Africa
This is made from decaying plants and animals
Fossil Fuels
*Daily Double*
This country developed a public education system
Kenya
In what year, were all races allowed to vote for the first time in South Africa
1994
Before Europeans arrived in Africa, cultural groups defined their borders by this
Natural Features
Why did Europeans carve out Africa and imperialize the countries?
To control the resources
Laws that separated the races in South Africa
Apartheid
Land set aside for a special purpose. In Africa, this is where protected animals live
Reserve
This is an area between two geographic regions that has characteristics of both