Africa in Review

1. Africa in Review Celebrating what we learned 

2. Geography Review Identify the following physical and political features of Africa

3. What river is this?

4. What river is this? Congo River in the Heart of Africa was formally known as the __________________________________. Which African culture that we studied lives along and uses this river? ___________________

5. ZAIRE RIVER • PYGMY

6. What desert is this?

7. What desert is this? Kalahari Desert One of the driest deserts and home to the ______ or _____________ people.

8. BUSHMAN OR SAN PEOPLE

9. What lake is this?

10. What lake is this? A – Lake Victoria B – Lake Tanganyika C – Lake Nasser D – Lake Chad E – None of the above

11. What river is this?

12. What river is this? The Nile River that has a source in ______________ and flows in the direction from ________ to ________. It is also the __________ river in the world traveling __________miles from beginning to end ( to the nearest thousand).

13. LAKE VICTORIA NORTH MEDITERRANEAN SEA 4,000+

14. What desert is this?

15. What desert is this? The Sahara Desert. Now name the 4 desert types. a. b. c. d. ERG HAMADA REG WADI

16. What is the name of country #1? ALGERIA

17. What is the name of country #2? EGYPT

18. What is the name of country #3? NIGERIA

19. What is the name of country #4? SUDAN

20. What is the name of country #5? DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

21. What is the name of country #6? KENYA

22. What is the name of country #7? SOUTH AFRICA

23. Environmental Issues Can you identify the causes and solutions?

24. What causes deforestation? A – need for agricultural land B – trees needed for timber C – land needed for ranching/herding D – all of the above E – none of the above

25. Poor soil and deforestation cause more land to become A – useless for farming and agriculture B – unsuitable for building houses C – good areas for cattle farming D – a better place to raise a family

26. In the Sahel, overgrazing and drought have resulted in a decrease in the grassland region. What is this process called?A – deforestationB – desertificationC – unequal distribution of resourcesD – environmental pollution

27. Why do so few peoplelive in the Sahara? A – limited access to water B – limited access to oil C – too much oil D – too much water

28. Cultures of Africa What can you recall from your safari tour of Africa?

29. Which concept relates to religion rather than ethnicity? A – Kimba is Ashanti B – Mustafa follows the Qu’ran C – Kemal is a nomadic herder D – Jambo speaks Swahili

30. True or False? Bantu people believe in the power of ancestors in everyday life, and this makes up a large part of their spiritual beliefs. TRUE

31. True or False? The Swahili practice Islam, but blend it with some traditional practices. TRUE

32. True or False? All Arabs practice Islam. FALSE

33. Government and Econ Let’s jog those memories…

34. In most countries, business and industry are owned by both individuals and the government. This kind of economy is known as A – command B – mixed C – traditional D – pure command

35. The lack of clean, abundant water in many countries south of the Sahara in Africa has what economic effect? A – The economies of these countries are based on technology B – The majority of people have left these countries C – Natural resources are abundant so water isn’t an issue D – Trade and industry did not develop adequately

36. European countries colonized Africa during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries in order to access Africa’s natural resources. What was the effect on the people of Africa? A – European colonization of Africa made Africans very wealthy B – There were so few natural resources that the effect was small C – Boundaries between countries were artificial which caused conflict and war D – Africans became the most important market for European goods.

37. Some apartheid was abolished in the 1990s. How has South Africa created a democratic government? A – The black majority has restricted the rights of the white minority B – The white minority and black majority have equal political rights C – The central government has given most of its power to local governments. D – It has become a constitutional monarchy with very limited powers for the king.

38. Why does the word “republic” appear in the names of both the Republic of South Africa and the Republic of Sudan, when the ruler of Sudan is a dictator? A – There is very little difference between a republican form of government and a dictatorship B – Regardless of their rulers, governments are free to name themselves whatever they wish C – Although the ruler of Sudan is a dictator, he has given his people all of the same freedoms as the people of South Africa D – The citizens of Sudan elected their ruler to his position as dictator

39. What role does government stability have on the fight against AIDS in Africa A – Governments play no role in the fight against AIDS. B – The United Nations has taken over the treatment of AIDS in Africa. C – AIDS is a minor problem in Africa that is under control. D – Stable governments are better able to fight the spread of AIDS.

40. Although both Nigeria and South Africa have an abundance of natural resources, a great number of people live in poverty. Why is that true? A – There are no educated people in either of these countries to raise the standard of living B – Nigeria and South Africa have been at war with each other for 30 years, which has prevented growth of the economy C – Political leaders have failed to use natural resources to benefit all citizens D – Both countries are ruled by white minorities that prevent all people from earning a good income

41. What is the relationship between education and training in a country and the country’s GDP? A –The role of entrepreneurs is the only factor affecting GDP B – GDP only deals with the amount of investment in factories and machinery C – Countries with a high level of education and training have a higher GDP D – There is no relationship between education and training and GDP