Geography/Physical Features
Environmental Issues
Regions of Africa
Ethnic Groups
2 of these questions are literally from the test
100
number 7
Nile River
100
The mass clearing of vegetation (plants, grasses, trees). When done too much, leads to desertification.
Deforestation
100
Number 1
Sahara Desert
100
This group is most known for the golden stool that is passed down from king to king. Population is focused in Ghana
Ashanti
100
what we call it when people share beliefs, customs, AND traditions
Culture
200
Number 17
Great Rift Valley
200
The 2 major issues with water within Africa
Unequal Water Distribution
Water Pollution
200
This region is most known for people being able to live off the land. Many people living here are subsistence Farmers.
The Savanna
200
Originating in the Arabian Peninsula, this ethnic group traveled through north Africa. They are predominantly Islamic, but many are Christian as well.
Arabs
200
What is the main cause of water pollution in Africa? (Hint: Think of what's causing illness in people)
Standing water where bacteria and other parasites breed and grow
300
Country 4
Nigeria
300
Expansion of the desert
desertification
300
Number 4
Tropical Rainforest
300
This group had one of the largest migrations in history. They started in the Sahara and migrated through all of Africa. One of the oldest ethnic groups in Africa
Bantu
300
When we talk about Traditional Beliefs in Africa, instead of the people believing in a god, who do they believe watches over them and is with them spiritually?
Their Ancestors
400
Number 5
Congo River
400
The process of getting water from where it is, to where it needs to be?
Irrigation
400
This region is slowly shrinking due to the expansion of the Sahara desert.
Sahel
400
Mainly living on the East coast of Africa, this group is famous for opening up trade routes in the Indian ocean
Swahili
400
In what region of Africa might you find newspaper headlines like these?
• “Farmers on the Move Again”
• “Arid Climate Causing Problems”
• “Reforestation: It’s not too Late”
• “Hello, Sahara!”
Sahel
500
Country 6
Democratic Republic of Congo
500
How has water pollution in Africa effected Economic Growth? (Double points for why)
Slowed economic growth
when people get sick, they cannot work. Drinking polluted water makes you sick
500
These 2 regions are the hardest to travel through. (double points for why)
Tropical Rainforest / Sahara
The rainforest is too dense. The sahara is too sandy
500
What is the difference between an Ethnic Group and a Religious Group?
Ethnic groups share common characteristics and culture.
Religious groups share a common set of beliefs.
500
The growing of specific plants with the goal to make the most profit (money)
Cash Crops