Sahara Desert
Where is the Sahara Desert located?
North Africa
What did most people here do for work?
agriculture & mining
What is the official language of Nigeria?
English
What is the process of grasslands becoming a desert?
Desertification
What college do we go to?
Martin Luther College (MLC)
What is the largest river in North Africa?
What were 2 out of the 4 coastal countries we talked about?
Togo, Cape Verde, Senegal, Gambia
What is another common language in Nigeria?
Hausa
What is the religion most followed in the Sahel?
Islam
What NFL football team does Mr. Henning cheer for?
Minnesota Vikings
How much rain does the Sahara get?
Less than 3 inches of rain (3 inches)
What are the three environments of the coastal countries?
Rainforest, Swamps, and Sandy beaches
How many countries in Africa have a population greater than Nigeria?
None
What is the official (government) language of the Sahel countries?
French
What state is Mr. Henning from?
Wisconsin
What percent of Africa is covered by the Sahara?
31% of Africa (27%-36%)
Who were the first Europeans to explore West Africa?
The Portuguese
What is the Nigerian equivalent of Thanksgiving turkey or Christmas ham?
Jollof Rice
What does Chad mean?
Lake
What city is Miss Rice from?
Denver
What did the Nomads live in?
Yurts
What percent of Togo's population lives in an urban setting?
50%
What is Nigerian money called?
Naira
What is happening to Lake Chad?
It is shrinking
How many siblings does Miss Rice have?
4 siblings