Geography 1
Geography 2
Vocabulary
Culture
Economy & History
100
Which number is the correct location of the Nile River?
A 6
B 3
C 2
D 1
D 1
100
How many countries does Africa have?
A. 15
B. 38
C. 54
D. 67
C. 54
100
______________ was the system of laws in South Africa aimed at separating the races.
A Refugee
B Regime
C Apartheid
D Embargo
C Apartheid
100
Why was Africa imperialized by European nations?
F Port cities provided stops for re-supplying and trading in route to Asia or America
G Slave trade became profitable in buying laborers for other European colonies
H Lack of unity between African nations resulted in little resistance
J All of the above
J All of the above
100
Which of the following was NOT a reason decolonization was a problem?
A. African nations were excited to have control over their own nations.
B. Boundaries set by European nations did not take into account ethnic groups.
C. There was a lack of educated citizens to take over the government.
D. African nations were focused on only one export, making the economies weak.
C. There was a lack of educated citizens to take over the government.
200
Which number is the correct location of the Atlantic Ocean?
A 5
B 4
C 3
D 2
B 4
200
In which country can Africa's highest point be found?
A. Kenya
B. Ethiopia
C. Morocco
D. Tanzania
D. Tanzania
200
______________ is a person who flees a country because of violence, war, persecution, or disaster.
F Refugee
G Regime
H Apartheid
J Embargo
F Refugee
200
Which of the following is an accurate description of the “White Man’s Burden?”
A. Europeans felt it was their duty to control others.
B. Europeans felt it was their duty to make Africans “civilized.”
C. Europeans caused conflicts between African ethnic groups.
D. Europeans forced Africans to fight for their nations during World War II.
B. Europeans felt it was their duty to make Africans “civilized.”
200
Why is the Mediterranean Sea important for transportation and trade?
A It allows access to the Atlantic Ocean
B It affects the climate of Southern Europe
C It connects Europe, Southwest Asia, and Africa
D Its coastal areas are rocky and uneven
C It connects Europe, Southwest Asia, and Africa
300
Which number is the correct location of the Mediterranean Sea?
A 5
B 4
C 3
D 2
D 2
300
What type of landscape can be found along the equator?
A. Deserts
B. Rainforests
C. Savanna
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
300
____________ is a government.
A Refugee
B Apartheid
C Regime
D Embargo
C Regime
300
Along with France, they held the most colonies in Africa.
A. Muslims
B. Europe
C. Britian
D. Spain
C. Britian
300
How do the geographic features shown on the map most likely influence the economies of nations in the region? How do the geographic features shown on the map most likely influence the economies of nations in the region?
F Agricultural production is significantly limited.
G Trade with southern African nations is relatively easy.
H Most nations of the region are wealthy from oil exports.
J Mining and gemstone production is common in the region.
F Agricultural production is significantly limited.
400
Which number is the correct location of the Congo Basin?
A 3
B 4
C 5
D 6
D 6
400
Which country borders the Indian Ocean as well as the Atlantic Ocean?
A. Somalia
B. South Africa
C. Ivory Coast
D. Madagascar
B. South Africa
400
___________ is a ban on trade with a particular country.
F Refugee
G Embargo
H Poaching
J Regime
G Embargo
400
Burden of Europeans to civilize Africans.
A. White Man's
B. Berlin
C. Gold
D. Government
A. White Man's
400
Overall, much of Africa has been historically influenced by which groups of people?
A Americans and Egyptians
B Europeans and Arab Muslims
C Asians and Russians
D Arab Muslims and Asians
B Europeans and Arab Muslims
500
Which number is the correct location of the Sahara Desert?
A 3
B 4
C 5
D 6
A 3
500
Why do many African countries experience violent conflicts?
A. Because they are fed up with the European rulers.
B. Because of ethnic conflicts.
C. Because local kingdoms fight each other to expand their territory.
D. Because people are forced to work as slaves on plantations.
B. Because of ethnic conflicts.
500
___________ is illegal fishing or hunting.
F Refugee
G Embargo
H Poaching
J Regime
H Poaching
500
Profitable raw material in Africa (along with rubber)
A. Ethnic
B. Gold
C. Sand
D. Government
B. Gold
500
Many African nations have abundant resources. Why are their economies still weak and people poor?
F Lack of manufacturing or capital to begin industrializing
G Political instability and civil conflicts
H Lack of modern technology, such as machinery for mining
J All of the above
J All of the above