Physical Geography
History
21st Century
Vocabulary
Misc.
100
Label the countries and disputed territories that are numbered on the map.
1: Western Sahara; 2: Algeria; 3: Tunisia
100
Ancient Egyptians used papyrus to __________.
(two reasons)
record historical information
write hieroglyphs on
100
T/F: Most people in the Sahel live in houses made of mudbricks or adobe.
True
100
What is a coup d’état?
the takeover of a government
100
Fill in the blank: The 19th Amendment guarantees ____ the right to vote
Women
200
Which region of West and Central Africa is closest to the equator?
rainforest
200
After pharaohs ruled in Egypt for 2,000 years, many empires successfully invaded it. Various rulers and empires invaded Egypt and other territories in North Africa including __________ and __________. __________ had a lasting influence on present-day North Africa.
Alexander the Great; the Roman Empire; Arab Muslims
200
What are all the diseases and healthcare issues we discussed in class?
Malaria, Malnutrition, Sleep Sickness, AIDS, Ebola
200
Subsistence farming is __________.
growing just enough food to feed one’s family
200
What was the name of the ancient trade route that connected the East with the West?
The Silk Road
300
Two million people live in the city of Accra, Ghana. Is Accra most likely in the desert, the Sahel, or the wet savanna?
Few people live in the desert or in the Sahel because it is difficult to farm, and water is scarce. The majority of people live in the wet savanna, where there is regular rainfall and fertile farmland. Because of its good climate and more abundant resources, cities are growing rapidly in the wet savanna.
300
What empire, known for its advanced ironworking and wealth from gold, controlled parts of present-day Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso during the 14th and 15th centuries?
Mali Empire
300
What caused the Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Liberia to become so widespread?
local funeral customs
distrust of government
lack of healthcare
300
Berbers are __________.
an indigenous group in North Africa
300
Which four presidents are on Mount Rushmore?
George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, and Theodore Roosevelt
400
Different countries in West and Central Africa specialize in different natural resources. Which of the following natural resources would most likely be common in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but not in most other countries in the region?
Forest wood
400
Trade has played a major role in the history of West and Central Africa. Explain the positive and negative effects of trade on the region.
Trade helped create large and wealthy empires in West Africa, including the Ghana, Mali, and Songhai Empires. Trade also brought guns to West and Central Africa, allowing some kingdoms to become powerful. However, these guns were used to capture people as slaves and to fight wars against weaker tribes. The slave trade resulted in the forced migration of more than 12 million Africans to the Americas and 9 million to the Middle East. Trade also brought European colonizers, languages, and religions to the region.
400
Which North African governments have presidents?
Egypt
Algeria
Tunisia
400
What is the African Union?
an organization that works to create political stability and economic development among African nations
400
Who became the youngest person to win a Nobel Peace Prize at age 17 in 2014?
Malala Yousafzai
500
Arturo says that the Nile never used to flood, but when water companies removed the Aswan High Dam, floodwaters began to destroy neighboring towns and valleys. Is Arturo correct? Explain why or why not.
Arturo is not correct. The Nile used to flood every year, but the Aswan High Dam was constructed to control its floodwaters. While the floodwaters sometimes damaged areas, the building of the dam has also caused damage because lands downstream have become less fertile without the nutrients.
500
What did European powers agree to in Berlin in 1884?
•to announce any attempts to conquer a new territory in Africa
•to divide up regions in Africa that could be conquered
500
Fareeda is a secularist, and Waddah is an Islamist. What do Fareeda and Waddah believe about politics?
Fareeda believes that religion and politics should remain separate.
Waddah believes that Islamic law should determine how governments are run.
500
Copts are __________.
a minority group in Egypt that practices Christianity
500
How old was Queen Elizabeth II when she was crowned the Queen of England?
27