Africa's Geography
Where does Africa rank in terms of size compared to other continents.
Second
The world's largest hot desert, this arid region stretches across much of North Africa.
The Sahara
This mountain range runs along the eastern side of Southern Africa, creating a dramatic landscape.
The Drakensberg Mountains
There are how many physical geographical regions in Western Africa?
There are six
Which European country controlled most of West Africa, including countries like Senegal, Guinea, and Mali?
France
What ocean borders Africa on its West Coast?
The Atlantic Ocean
This grassland ecosystem, known for its wild animals and seasonal rainfall, covers large parts of sub-Saharan Africa
The Savanna
This group in South Africa is primarily known for 'clicking' sounds when it comes to language
Xhosa
This semi-arid region south of the Sahara is crucial to West Africa and faces challenges like desertification.
The Sahel
This country colonized modern-day Nigeria, Ghana, and Sierra Leone, among other parts of West Africa.
England / UK
These two large physical features are both located in East Africa, including large rifts and bodies of water? (Name one of the two)
Great Rift Valley / African Great Lakes
This type of forest, characterized by dense vegetation and high rainfall, is found in central and West Africa.
Rainforests
This group is the largest ethnic group in South Africa, and is glorified for their warrior culture.
The Zulu
The influence of these two cultures can be seen in West African architecture, music, and food.
Islamic and European influences
West African religions were traditionally based on animism and ancestor worship, but today, this world religion is most prominent in the region.
Islam, Christianity close second (either answer works for this)
This body of water is the largest of the seven in East Africa, making it the most famous
Lake Victoria
This 3,500 mile stretch of land is known as a transition zone between the Sahara and more dense rainforests
The Sahel
This group, labeled as Boers, were Dutch farmers and settlers
The Afrikaners
This man led the historic Mali empire, also being known as the richest man in the history of the world
Mansa Musa
The language spoken by the Afrikaners, who descend from Dutch settlers, is called this.
Answer: What is Afrikaans?
What ocean borders Africa to its East?
Indian Ocean
This desert, located in Central Southern Africa, is one of the driest places in the world.
Kalahari Desert
These languages are prevalent in the South African region, with numerous languages forming from them
Bantu Languages
Western Africa produces what percentage of cocoa beans worldwide?
70%
How were cocoa beans introduced into West Africa, AND how close must you be (in degrees) from the equator to grow them?
The Slave Trade, twenty degrees