Culture
This cloth symbolizes unity and has specific meanings associated with its patterns in Ashanti culture.
What is Africa commonly referred to due to its elevation?
The Plateau Continent
What term describes the domination and suppression of people through conquest?
Colonialism
What is one of the primary resources exported from West Africa?
Gold or salt
What was one major effect of colonialism on African agriculture?
Focus on cash crops led to a lack of food crops
This musical instrument, originating in Guinea-Bissau, is a cross between a harp and a lute.
The Kora
Name the world’s longest river that flows north in Africa.
The Nile
Name one major ethnic group in Africa.
Zulu, Ashanti, or Igbo.
Name one challenge facing modern West African economies.
Political instability or poor infrastructure
What major event marked the start of European control in Africa in the late 19th century?
The Great Scramble for Africa
This cultural element is integral for celebrations, rituals, and storytelling in West Africa.
Music
What are rift valleys, and where can they be found in Africa?
They are depressions formed when continental plates pull apart, found in East Africa.
What was the purpose of the Berlin Colonial Conference of 1884-1885?
To resolve disputes and establish a framework for colonization
What percentage of the world's platinum does Africa produce?
70%
What were the two major needs of Europe that led to colonization?
Need for raw materials and new markets
Which lake is the second largest freshwater lake in the world?
Lake Victoria
Who was the first great leader of the Mali Empire?
Sundiata
How did the Industrial Revolution affect European interests in Africa?
It created a need for raw materials and new markets.
Who was King Leopold, and what was his role in African colonization?
He negotiated control over most of Sub-Saharan Africa for Belgium.
Rai
What are escarpments and where are they mostly found in Africa?
Steep slopes with nearly flat plateaus on top; mostly volcanic mountains.
How did European nations justify their colonization of Africa?
By claiming a mission to civilize and bring education and religion
What are two factors affecting West African economies?
Political stability, natural resource management, education levels, infrastructure development, international trade relationships.
What was the impact of the Atlantic slave trade on African societies?
It stunted economic growth and disrupted social structures.