Sahara/Sahel
What is the largest hot desert in the world?
The Sahara
Name one major lake in this region.
Lake Victoria, Lake Tanganyika, or Lake Albert
What type of ecosystem is the African Savanna?
Grassland with scattered trees
What is Africa’s largest rainforest region?
Congo Basin
Name the desert located in Southern Africa.
Kalahari or Namib
What two major regions does the Sahel lie between?
Sahara and Savannas
What ocean borders the Swahili Coast?
Indian Ocean
Name two iconic animals found in the Savanna.
Lions, zebras, elephants, giraffes
Name one major river in this rainforest region.
Congo River
What is one major export resource of Southern Africa?
Gold, diamonds, or platinum
What natural resources are commonly mined in the Sahara?
Oil, gas, and phosphates
Great Lakes- What cash crops are grown in the fertile highlands of this region?
Tea and coffee
What role does ecotourism play in the Savanna economy?
It brings in revenue through safaris and wildlife parks
What is a major environmental threat to the Congo Rainforest?
Deforestation or illegal logging
What country had apartheid and later elected Nelson Mandela as president?
South Africa
What are two staple crops in the Sahel?
Millet and sorghum
How does the physical geography (volcanoes and lakes) benefit the economy?
Rich soils for farming, water for energy and transport
How do people like the Maasai traditionally use land in the Savanna?
They herd cattle and live semi-nomadic lives
Name 3 Cultural practices of Traditional Peoples.
Hunting, Foraging, strong communal values, connection to nature, handmade clothing and artisanship.
What are two challenges facing Southern Africa today?
Inequality, unemployment, HIV/AIDS, or drought
Describe the role of pastoralism and how climate affects it in the Sahel.
Pastoralists move livestock for grazing; irregular rainfall and droughts disrupt their livelihood
Explain how trade historically shaped the development of Swahili society.
Trade with Arabs and Indians brought Islam, architecture, language, and wealth
Explain how human activity and climate change are affecting the Savannas.
Deforestation, drought, and land use are threatening biodiversity and sustainability
Describe how international mining operations impact both the environment and the people of the region.
They cause habitat loss, pollution, and exploit labor and Indigenous communities
Compare traditional tribal cultures with modern urban lifestyles in Southern Africa.
Tribal groups preserve languages and dress; cities focus on industry, tech, and global trade