Africa jeopardy review.

General Geography and Enviro.:

100

• What are the major landforms and geographic features of Africa?

plateaus, mountains, rivers, rainforests, lakes, valleys, grasslands, and deserts.

200

• What are the major ecosystems and biomes found in Africa?

deserts, savannas, grasslands, forests, and various types of coastal and aquatic habitats

300

• What is the climate of different regions in Africa?

equatorial, tropical, and subtropical climates, with significant variations in rainfall rather than temperature.

400

What are the major natural resources of Africa

gold, diamonds, platinum, cobalt, lithium, and uranium

500

• What are the major rivers and lakes in Africa?

Two is Nile and Cong.

History and Culture.

100

• What are the major historical events that have shaped the continent?

the French Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, the Russian Revolution, the Great Depression, and world wars.

200

• What are some of the major historical civilizations and empires in Africa?

the Ancient Egyptian civilization, the Kingdom of Kush, the Kingdom of Axum, the Ghana Empire, the Mali Empire, the Songhai Empire, and the Benin Empire

300

• What are the major cultural traditions and beliefs of different regions in Africa?

Sub-Saharan Africa is characterized by a mix of African traditional religions, Christianity, and Islam.