Physical Geography
What is the longest river in Africa?
Nile River
What is the most widely spoken language in Africa?
Swahili
What was the name of the conference where European powers divided Africa into colonies?
The Berlin Conference.
What is one major environmental issue affecting Africa today?
Desertification, deforestation, or water scarcity.
What is the second-largest continent in the world?
Africa.
Name the largest desert in Africa.
Sahara Desert
Name one major religion practiced in Africa.
Islam or Christianity
What major factor influenced the borders of African nations today?
European colonization and artificial boundary divisions.
How does urbanization impact African cities?
It leads to overcrowding, housing shortages, and increased demand for resources.
How many countries are in Africa?
54.
What is the name of the region in Africa that is transitioning between the desert and savanna?
The Sahel
What was a key effect of the Bantu migration?
Spread of language, agriculture, and ironworking techniques
Which African country was the first to gain independence from colonial rule in 1957?
Ghana.
What terrorist group has been a major threat in Nigeria and surrounding areas?
Boko Haram.
What African country is known for its pyramids and ancient civilization?
Egypt.
Which two oceans border Africa?
The Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean
What is one way colonization affected African languages?
European languages like French, English, and Portuguese became widely spoken.
What system of racial segregation was practiced in South Africa until 1994?
Apartheid.
How has globalization influenced African culture?
Through music, fashion, technology, and increased international trade.
What African leader was imprisoned for 27 years before becoming president of South Africa?
Nelson Mandela.
What is the name of Africa’s highest mountain?
Mount Kilimanjaro
What African empire was known for its wealth and its famous ruler Mansa Musa?
The Mali Empire.
Why did South Sudan become an independent country in 2011?
Due to ethnic, religious, and political conflicts with Sudan.
What is one challenge African economies face today?
Trade imbalances, reliance on resource exports, or lack of industrialization.
What African nation has the most people?
Nigeria.