African Land and Plants
Many parts of Africa are covered in deserts like the Sahara Desert and the Namib Desert. What is a desert, and what are some characteristics of African deserts?
Deserts receive very little precipitation (rain/snow), usually less than 10 inches per year.
African deserts are usually hot, dry, and sandy. Some plants, animals, and people still make deserts their home.
The flag of this country is red with a green star in the center.
Morocco
This is Africa's largest land mammal, and it can live for 60-70 years in the wild. This animal is known for it's large ears that help keep it cool in the hot African sun.
elephant
The Berber people are a group indigenous to North Africa. Many Berber people are considered to be nomads, although some are farmers who live in the mountains. What is a nomad?
A person or group of people who move in order to find pasture and water for their livestock; They do not have permanent homes or villages.
What is some of the important work that missionaries have done in Africa in the past and continue doing today?
Teaching about Jesus and the Bible, setting up medical centers, providing wells and clean water, acting as teachers, setting up orphanages, etc.
Name at least 3 rivers in Africa.
Examples: Nile, Niger, Zambezi, Congo,
The flag of this country has 3 horizontal stripes, with an orange stripe on top, a white stripe in the middle, and a green stripe on the bottom. There is an orange circle in the center that represents the sun.
Niger
What is stored in a camel's hump(s)?
Fat
This people group native to southern Egypt and Northern Sudan along the Nile River is considered to be one of the most ancient African people groups. Today, man of these people live in brightly colored homes near the Nile River...and they often they keep crocodiles in deep pits in their courtyards! (Lesson 4)
Nubian People
Why were the pyramids of ancient Egypt built?
What is the name of the man-made body of water that goes through part of North Africa to connect the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea so ships can pass through? (Lesson 3)
Suez Canal
The flag of this country features black, white, red, and green horizontal stripes with a Massai shield and spears in the center. The flag includes symbols of unity, peace, and defense of the country.
Kenya
This primate native to Nigeria lives in groups of 20-30, eats fruit, and is one of Africa's most endangered mammals.
Drill Monkey
In the past, many African people were traded as slaves. Where did many of these slaves get shipped to?
The United States of America (also Arab countries, Europe, and South America)
In ancient Mali, gold powder was transported inside feathers. What was this gold traded for? (Lesson 6)
Salt
Name at least 3 uses for the Dragon's Blood Tree that you can only find in Somalia.
Glue, lipstick, toothpaste, paint for violins
The flag of this country features both a hoe and a rifle, making it the only flag in the world that has a symbol of modern weaponry.
Mozambique
This small mammal native to the mountains of Ethiopia only has about 400 left in the wild.
Ethiopian Wolf
This flag has three horizontal stripes of green, yellow, and blue. The yellow represents both the sun and the equator (which cuts across this country).
Gabon
Many people in Africa live on less than $2.00 per day. How might your life be different if you lived in extreme poverty?
Examples: Might not be able to go to school, get enough food, or have access to clean water. Time would be spent working not doing activities or playing.
This island country is home to many unique animals, including lemurs. In fact, 5% of the known animals on earth live in this country, and 80% of those animals are only found there!
Madagascar
At the time of its adoption, the flag of this country was the only national flag in the world to comprise six colors in its primary design and without a seal and brocade.
The central design of this flag forms a "Y", which symbolizes the diverse people of the country that have come together and are moving forward on road of unity.
South Africa
This large mammal lives in the grasslands and savannas throughout Africa, usually near a water source. It is a fast hunter with top speeds of about 35 miles per hour, and you can hear its roar from 5 miles away.
African lion
This very tall tribe of people is known for their jumping dances and the fact that young men must kill a lion to become a warrior.
Massai
If you could travel to anywhere in Africa, where would it be and why?
Your own answer!