Physical
The tallest mountain in Africa
This city is the capital of Egypt
Cairo
Is most of Africa developed or developing
Developing
This term refers to a country gaining political, military, or economic control of another country
Imperialism
This is a multinational organization made up of African countries- formed in 2002
African Union
This river plunges through Victoria Falls, Zambia, and Zimbabwe
Zambezi
This city is a major port city which was used before the construction of the Suez Canal
Cape Town
What level of economic activity does most of Sub Saharan Africa participate in
Primary
Most African history and knowledge has been passed down through
oral traditions
Which European power used to control South Africa
Dry season
drought
This country is where Apartheid was practiced
South Africa
This type of farming is when someone is trying to sustain their own family
Subsistence farming
Since there are drier areas, most people will live by
water
Why did Germany lose control of Rwanda in 1919
WWI treaty mandates
Region directly beneath the Sahara which is undergoing desertification
Sahel
This country was the site of the conflict between the Hutu and Tutsi which led to a genocide in 1994
Rwanda
This method is used to cut down trees and burn forests for the soil to regain nutrients
Slash and burn
Name ONE religious structure and the religion it represents
Church- Christianity
Mosque- Islam
Who was the first African president of South Africa (1994)
Nelson Mandela
Name ONE desert in Africa
Kalahari, Sahara, Namib
This country is named after an ancient African empire
Mali
Name 3 natural resources Africa has
Aluminum, oil, gold, ivory, etc
True or False: Africa is vast and diverse. The cultures are a blend of many native African cultures as well as some European influence. African culture is also present in the US, Caribbean, and Europe
True
Why have Sub Saharan countries struggled with conflict and development?
a. Colonialism
b. Religion
c. Involvement in both world wars
A. Colonialism