Africa Geography
This is the largest hot desert in the world and covers much of northern Africa. What is it?
Sahara Desert
This desert is located in southern Africa, including parts of Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa.
Kalahari Desert
Common ancestry, language, cultural history, and traditional foods are characteristics of what?
Ethnic Group
European-created boundaries that placed competing ethnic groups inside the same country contributed to what?
Civil Wars
What system of racial segregation and discrimination existed in South Africa from 1948 to 1991?
Apartheid
This massive trench in eastern Africa was formed millions of years ago and stretches nearly 4,000 miles. What is it?
Great Rift Valley
This semi-arid transition zone lies between the Sahara Desert and the wetter areas farther south.
Sahel
People who follow the same religion often practice similar rituals and share what?
System of Beliefs
Why did European partitioning of Africa contribute to long-term conflict?
European boundaries ignored existing ethnic and political boundaries.
Who was released from prison in 1990 and later became South Africa's first Black president?
Nelson Mandela
This mountain range is located along the northwestern coast of Africa. What is it?
Atlas Mountains
Which major lake is located in eastern Africa near Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania?
Lake Victoria
What two religions are followed by most Africans today?
Islam and Christianity
What movement promoted cooperation among African peoples and worked to end colonial rule?
Pan-African Movement
Which South African leader released Nelson Mandela and negotiated the transition away from apartheid?
F.W. de Klerk
This river flows through 11 African countries and is commonly identified as the world's longest river. What is it?
Nile River
Which country is located in the northeastern part of Africa and contains the pyramids at Giza?
Egypt
What term describes the variety of different religions practiced throughout Africa?
Religious Diversity
What was one major goal of the Pan-African Movement?
End Colonial Rule
What organization was closely associated with Nelson Mandela's fight against apartheid?
African National Congress (ANC)
This mountain has the highest peak in Africa and is the world's tallest free-standing mountain.
Mount Kilimanjaro
Which country is located in eastern Africa and is home to Mount Kenya?
Kenya
What term describes a group of people connected by common ancestry, language, and cultural traditions?
Ethnic Group
What did European nations do when they divided Africa into colonies without considering existing African boundaries?
Partitioned Africa
What major event in 1994 marked the beginning of South Africa's democratic government?
Democratic Election