Geo Features
What desert is north of Sub-Saharan Africa?
Sahara Desert
What two rivers help make soil fertile for farming?
The Nile river and Congo River
What is the African Union?
regional group of nations that work together for peace and development
What themes are common in modern African literature?
Religion and spirituality
Social roles and traditions
Celebrations and story telling
What are the two main religions practiced in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Islam and Christianity
What country is located at the southern tip of Africa?
South Africa
What two crops are commonly grown in fertile river areas?
Cocoa and coffee
What happened when Europeans divided Africa in the 1800s?
Loss of independence and culture for Africans
Control of land and resources by Europeans (mainly France and Britain)
Long- term” civil wars, poverty and unstable governments in Africa
What are trickster tales?
folklore stories, often with a moral or a lesson behind it
What religion spread through trade with Arab merchants?
Islam
What large island country is off the southeast coast of Africa?
Madagascar
What two countries are major exporters of oil and gas?
Nigeria and Angola
What are some major conflicts in Africa often about?
Over access to water and control over resources.
What are colorful traditional houses in South Africa called?
Ndebele houses: colorful traditional houses in South Africa
What religion was introduced through colonization and missionaries?
Christianity
What is the world’s second largest rainforest?
The Congo Rainforest
What valuable minerals are especially important in the DRC?
diamonds, gold, and cobalt
What did the Kingdom of Ghana trade?
traded gold and salt
What type of building is Mali’s Djenne Mosque?
a mosque is a place of worship for Muslims
What is Ubuntu philosophy?
“I am because you are” emphasizes shared humanity, interconnectedness, and the belief that individual well-being is tied to community.
What mountain range extends from Ethiopia to Eritrea?
Ethiopian highlands
What is Desertification?
dry areas caused by deforestation and overuse of farmlands
What was apartheid?
extreme racial segregation and discrimination enforced by the government in South Africa from 1948 to 1994
Who was Nelson Mandela?
he was a South African anti-apartheid activist and statesman who was the first president of South Africa
What are two traditional African spiritual beliefs?
A supreme god or creator
Honoring ancestors
Spirits of nature
Healing and rain rituals