What are the 5 regions of Africa?
South, North, East, West, and Central
Why do most Africans speak a European language?
Who was the king responsible for making the Kongo more European?
Nzinga Mbemba
What is the most common reason African countries end up poor?
Who is the richest man to ever live?
Mansa Musa
What is the Sahel?
The narrow strip of land that separates the Sahara Desert and the rest of Africa
What was the name of the main trade route used in the Atlantic Slave Trade?
What is Animism?
The belief that all animals, plants, and other natural objects have a soul or spirit
What regulated trade between South African countries?
SADC/South African Development Community
Which East African country is the 5th richest country in Africa?
Botswana
What has caused the Suez Canal to lose money over time?
Somali Pirates
What is the mix of African and Christian customs called?
Coptic Christianity
What is a regional variant of a language called?
A dialect
What 2 countries have never been conquered by Europe?
Ethiopia and Liberia
Why did Winston Churchill roast the lady from Monday?
She made fun of him for being drunk.
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What are the 3 subcultures of Africa?
Desert, Forest, and Savannah
Why was silent barter utilized?
It protected the location of gold mines and it was intended to make trade more peaceful
What are the 2 most commonly practiced religions in Africa?
Christianity and Islam
Where did the tradition of Valentine's Day cards come from?
Saint Valentine gave a woman who had been miraculously healed from blindness a card "from her Valentine."
Why did the Arab Spring start in North Africa?
1. The people were trying to get rid of their oppressive governments
2. The people wanted more rights
3. The people are tired of being poor
What are the 2 major side effects of the Atlantic Slave Trade?
1. Africa's population declined
2. There were many wars started in order to capture more prisoners of war
Why is the Sahel experiencing desertification?
Deforestation
What is Apartheid?
The segregation of South Africans into 4 separate groups
Which of these dogs were NOT used on any of my assignments this year:
Cooper, Ellie, Finn, Hudson, Bailey, or Tucker?
Finn