Measurment tools
Which index measures happiness and life satisfaction?
the World Happiness Report
Africa is the second largest what in the world?
Continent
What conference divided up much of Africa between European powers?
The Berlin conference
What is the African trade agreement called AfCFTA short for?
the African Continental Free Trade Area
What is the largest continent in the world?
Asia
Which index measures basic needs, well-being, and opportunity?
The social Progres Index
How many countries are in Africa?
54 Countries
Which European country controlled the Congo and extracted many raw materials?
Belgium
What year was AfCFTA founded?
2018
What African country is famous for the Nile River and the pyramids?
Egypt
Which index measures poverty in more than one way, not just money?
the Multidimensional Poverty Index
What is the largest city in Africa mentioned in the slides?
Kinshasa
What kind of borders did colonisers draw that ignored local cultures?
Artificial borders
What can make trade across African borders slow and expensive?
Poor infrastructure and high transport costs
What is the name of the huge desert that covers much of North Africa?
The Sahara Desert
Which measure looks at economic growth and also includes social and environmental factors?
The Genuine Progress Indicator
About how many ethnic groups live in Africa?
3000 Ethnic groups
Which two African countries are mentioned as exceptions to colonisation?
Liberia and Ethiopia
What kind of products do many African countries still export most often?
Raw materials, fuels, and minerals
What African country is known for having 3 capitals, one for government and one for parliament?
South Africa
Pretoria is the administrative capital, Cape Town is the legislative capital, and Bloemfontein is the judicial capital
Which method do we use to explain an paragraphy in an "geography" way?
pattern, quantification, and exceptions (PQE)
What do you call a country with no coastline, which makes trade harder?
A landlocked country
Why did European colonisers draw new borders in Africa during the Berlin Conference?
To divide land and resources for European control, without considering African cultures or communities.
What is the main reason African trade within the continent is still lower than trade with Europe, China, and the USA?
Because of poor infrastructure, high transport costs, and trade barriers between African countries.
What is the name of the landform where Mount Kilimanjaro is found?
Tanzania