Geography
What is a savanna?
Savannas, or grasslands, cover almost half of Africa, more than five million square miles. These grasslands make up most of central Africa, beginning south of the Sahara and the Sahel and ending north of the continent's southern tip.
Name 5 animals that may live in Africa.
Giraffe, Zebra, lemurs, primates, rhino, lion, cheetah, hyena, ___.
What Disney movie is based in Africa?
Lion King
What is the name of a group of people in Africa that share a common location, language, and belief?
Tribe
What is the name of the instrument that Africans use to make music?
Djembé
What is the name of the worlds largerst desert in Africa covering 8.5 million square miles?
Sahara Desert
In Africa, there are plenty of carnivores. What is a carnivore?
Meat eater
Shakira sang a song at the 2010 world cup in Africa. What is the name of that song?
Waka Waka
Many women balance items on their head. What is the purpose?
They can balance much more, and heavier than their weight.
Describe african art. How is it different from European Art.
Colorful, Patterns, Clay
North Africa borders which sea?
Mediterranean Sea
What is the worlds longest river called?
Nile River
What is the name of the island that is off of the SE of Africa?
Hint: Also the name of a kids movie!
Madagascar
There are 2 religions that dominant African culture. What are they
Islam & Christianity
African stories that are passed on from generation to generation. What are the called.
Most of Africa's rainforest have been destroyed. Why?
Most of Africa's native rainforest has been destroyed by development, agriculture, and forestry.
Name a mineral or natural resource that is prominent in Africa.
coal, copper, petroleum, iron, zinx, led, tin, gold, diamonds.
What is the name of the Marvel movie where a fictional east african nation becomes the most advanced nation in the world.
Wakanda Forever
During the 16-19th century, there was a mass movement that left many people from leaving Africa. Why?
Over 10,000,000 people!
Take a guess! How many languages are spoken in Africa!
1500-2000
Which oceans surround Africa?
Indian & Atlantic
The arabian camel is very popular in drier regions. What is the purpose of a camels hump?
Stores water.
Sing the 1982 song Africa by Toto.
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Africans tend to honor people in a certain age group. What age group?
Elders 65+
What is the african holiday that is celebrated December 26- January 1 each year with 7 candles lit on each day.
Candle Colors: Red, Black, Green
Kwanzaa