geography
What region of Africa is the well known?
A. Savanna
B. Sahara
C. Sahel
D. Rainforest
A. Savanna
What is the longest river in Africa?
A. Niger River
B. Nile River
C. Congo River
D. Amazon River
B. Nile River
What are the 3 main religions in Sub-Sahara Africa?
A. Christian, Jew, Muslim
B. Jew, Muslim, Traditional
C. Traditional, Christian, Jew
D. Traditional, Christian, Muslim
D. Traditional, Christian, Muslim
What is the deepest lake in Africa?
A. Lake Victoria
B. Lake Superior
C. Lake Tanganyika
D. Lake Belton
C. Lake Tanganyika
The Ashanti people trace their lineage through the female, what is this called?
A. Patrilineal
B. Matrilineal
C. Femicide
D. Ovalineage
B. Matrilineal
What is the key characteristic of the climates throughout West Africa?
A cold season and hot season
B seasons of high and low humidity
C wet season and dry season
D seasons of high and low barometric pressure
C wet season and dry season
How much rain does the tropical rain forest get in a year?
A. 35 feet
B. 70 inches
C. 20 feet
D. 17 feet
D. 17 feet
The Yaka people of Central Africa are known for what type of art?
A pottery and sculpture
B statues depicting motherhood
C decorative masks and figurines
D stone and nail studded statues
C decorative masks and figurines
Which alternative energy source comes from sources like hot springs in Kenya and Djibouti?
A geothermal
B hydroelectric
C solar
D wind
A geothermal
Based on the map, which Central African country was once a colonial possession of Spain?
A Central African Republic
B Equatorial Guinea
C Cameroon
D Portugal
B Equatorial Guinea
Which of the following bodies of water is located nearest to the absolute location 10° S, 30°E?
A Lake Malawi
B Lake Kivu
C Lake Edward
D Lake Mweru
D Lake Mweru
Which of the following correctly identifies a stage of the "triangular trade"?
A Cotton, sugar, and molasses were shipped from Africa to the Americas.
B Millet, palm oil, and cassava came to Africa from the Americas
C Slaves were shipped from Africa to Europe.
D Cloth, beads, and guns came to Africa from Europe.
D Cloth, beads, and guns came to Africa from Europe.
Most of Sub-Saharan Africa's black African are considered part of what people group?
A. Swahili
B. Arab
C. Bantu
D. European
C. Bantu
What does literacy mean?
A. The ability to drive
B. The ability to do math
C. The ability to read and write
D. The ability to tell stories
C. The ability to read and write
Why was it harder for Europe to colonize Africa than the Americas?
A. Africans were smarter than Native Americans
B. Africans had been exposed to european diseases.
C. Africans had weapons similar to the europeans.
D. Both B and C
D. Both B and C
Which of the following statements explains why the Congo River is an important location for economic activity in Central Africa?
A Dams on the river prevent flooding in the region.
B The river provides water for agriculture and fish for food.
C Mineral resources, such as gold and diamonds, are mined from the river.
D The river forms the national borders of several countries.
B The river provides water for agriculture and fish for food.
how did the civil war in Somalia affect neighboring countries?
A People who fled from Somalia were returned to their country.
B Migrants from Kenya flooded into Somalia.
C U.S. troops rescued refugees in neighboring countries.
D People from Somalia entered Kenya in search of safety.
D People from Somalia entered Kenya in search of safety.
A growing number of men have been leaving their villages in Southern Africa to work in cities or mines. Which of the following statements describes how this migration has affected villages?
A Women have taken on traditional male roles.
B Poverty has become widespread.
C Children are attending school regularly.
D Industrial pollution has increased.
A Women have taken on traditional male roles.
Based on the map, which of the following European countries had the greatest colonial presence in Central Africa?
A France
B Spain
C Germany
D Portugal
A France
How does the arid climate of western Namibia and much of Botswana affect population patterns?
A Most people live on the Atlantic coast, enjoying the cool ocean breezes.
B Most people live int he north or northeast regions, away from the arid south and west.
C Most people live in the mountains where the climate is more temperate.
D Most people live in the desert areas, adapting to the environment using irrigation.
D Most people live in the desert areas, adapting to the environment using irrigation.
Which of the following are major influences on settlement patterns in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
A access to rain forest and wildlife
B education and health care resources
C mineral and fossil fuel resources
D water resources and transportation routes
D water resources and transportation routes
Under South Africa’s 1993 constitution, what right and responsibility do South Africans of all races have?
A to vote
B to ease racial tensions
C to serve in public office
D to support apartheid
A to vote
What does a literacy rate of 38 percent in Somalia indicate about the country?
A Growth in education is slow.
B The economy is based on agriculture.
C Trade has increased in the area.
D Communication is improving.
A Growth in education is slow.
why was there conflict between Somalia and Ethiopia?
A They each claimed the right to host U.S. troops.
B They quarreled over water rights.
C They could not agree on border lines.
D They were divided by ethnic tensions.
C They could not agree on border lines.
Where are the Swahili people of Africa found?
A. East Africa
B. West Africa
C. South Africa
D. Central Africa
A. East Africa