Geography
What mountain range is found in northwest Africa?
Atlas Mountains
Which river helped support the Kingdom of Great Zimbabwe through trade?
Limpopo or Zambezi
What is one challenge of living in the Sahara Desert?
Heat, lack of water, sandstorms, etc.
What two resources are most valuable in West African trade?
Salt and Gold
What animal was the main focus of the documentary?
Elephants
What was the name of the matriarch who led the elephant herd?
Gaia
Name two countries that the Nile River flows through.
South Sudan, Sudan, Egypt, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo Egypt and Sudan
What is the largest desert in Africa?
ahara Desert
What body of water lies to the west of Africa and was used during the transatlantic slave trade?
Atlantic Ocean
What is the climate like in the Congo Rainforest?
Hot and humid with heavy rainfall
What kingdom traded gold and ivory using the Indian Ocean?
Great Zimbabwe
Why do elephants migrate across the desert?
To find food and water
What was the name of the baby elephant in the documentary?
Jomo
Why is Africa considered one of the most diverse continents in terms of environments?
It has deserts, rainforests, savannas, rivers, and mountains
Which part of Africa is known for thick tropical rainforests?
West Africa & Congo
What river flows through southern Africa and is known for Victoria Falls?
Zambezi River
Name one resource from the West African forests.
Gold
Why were camels important to trade across the Sahara Desert?
They could survive the harsh conditions and carry goods
What obstacles did the elephants face on their journey?
Heat, predators, lack of water
How did the elephants show affection or communication with each other?
By touching trunks, rumbling sounds, and staying close together
What was the new desert you learned about it Disney's Elephants?
Kalahari Desert
What river runs BACKWARDS (south to north) through East Africa?
Nile
What river helped ancient Egypt thrive for thousands of years?
Nile
Why do many people live along rivers in Africa?
For water, farming, transportation, and trade
What ocean was used by European traders during the slave trade?
Atlantic Ocean
How do elephants remember where to go?
They use memory passed down from older elephants, especially matriarchs
Who took over after Gaia's death?
Her sister, Shani (Jomo's mom)
What was the new delta you learned about in Disney's Elephants?
Okavango Delta
What river runs through West Africa and helps support agriculture and trade?
Niger
Which ocean lies to the east of Africa and was used for trade with India and Arabia?
Indian Ocean
What natural feature helped protect northern Africa from invasions?
Atlas Mountains or Sahara Desert
What West African city became a center for Islamic learning and trade?
Timbuktu
What role did the matriarch play in the elephant herd?
Leader who guided the group and remembered migration paths
What members of the herd did Lions focus their attention on?
Lions tried to attack the young or weak elephants
What is the tallest mountain in Africa (think back to our Lion King activity)?
Mount Kilimanjaro