Geography
This is the largest desert in the world.
Sahara Desert
Taking over and controlling a country is called
colonization
True or False. Africa has many different languages spoken throughout their countries.
True.
A group of lions is called a
pride
Name one continent that surrounds Africa
Europe or Asia
This is the longest river in the world.
The Nile River
What regions of the world were involved in the Triangular Trade?
The Americas, Europe and Africa
This island is separated from Africa and is home to unique wildlife.
Madagascar
When areas are becoming drier and desert-like, this is called
Desertification
Name one continent that is west of Africa.
North America or South America.
The journey of enslaved Africans taken to the Americas across the Atlantic Ocean was called
The Middle Passage
How do wildlife reserves help the economy of Africa?
they bring tourists the area
What is a nature reserve?
an area of land that is protected
Name one continent east of Africa.
Asia, Australia
What are some examples of human activities that destroy the Rainforest?
Deforestation, Poaching
Why did Europe want to colonize Africa?
Resources, wealth, land, power, they felt Africa was weakened at the time
What are some challenges the continent of Africa faces?
hunger, clean water, government struggles/leadership, fight over resources
Farming just enough for your own family is called
subsistence farming
The Horn of Africa is located on which side of Africa?
East
How was the Great Rift Valley Formed?
tectonic plates separated
What was the scramble for Africa?
the competition of European nations to divide up countries of Africa
What was one impact of the slave trade on the continent of Africa?
loss of communities, families broken apart, weakened Africa
What is a coup?
Rebellion against a government
This Congo rainforest is located in what part of Africa?
Central Africa