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Explore the wonders of Sub-Saharan Africa with fascinating facts about its countries, the tallest mountain, the Big Five animals, conflict diamonds, and Mrs. McMahon's dream adventure!
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Question #1 • How many countries are in SSA? • 45 • 48 • 50 • 55
There are 48 – 42 mainland, 6 islandsdon’t forget aboutSouth Sudan
Question #2 • What is the tallest mountain in SSA? a. Kenya b. Kilimanjaro c. Kimberly d. Zambia
Mt. Kilimanjaro • Mt. Kilimanjaro is located in Tanzania • Tallest free-standing mountain in the world • 19,336 feet tall • Inactive strato-volcano • http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/18/travel/feat-climbing-mount-kilimanjaro-brooke-baldwin/
Question #3 • What is the nickname for the main game animals of Africa? • Big & Loud • Big Two • Big Three • Big Five
Big Five • Africa’s greatest wild animals • Originally a hunting term • Lion, Leopard, Rhinoceros, Cape/African Buffalo, Elephant • http://www.worldwildlife.org/blogs/good-nature-travel/posts/ten-wild-facts-about-the-big-five
Question #4 • What is Mrs. McMahon’s favorite animal? a. African Gerbil b. Giraffe c. Hippopotamus d. Lion
Hippopotamus • So UGLY, they are cute • Kill more humans than any other in world • Large and small – pygmy hippos • http://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/hippo
Baby Hippo • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zdl4ndfjYBA
Question #5 • Who is being discussed in the phrase ...”Doctor ___________, I presume?” a. Albert b. Livingstone c. Stanley d. Victoria
Livingstone • Explorer and desire to end slave trade • 1864 -2nd trip to Africa no word • Where is Livingstone? • 1871 expedtion leaves England-Stanley in charge • Shores of Lake Tanganyika • “Dr. Livingstone, I presume?”
Question #6 • What do you call diamonds that fund war? a. Soldier b. Rich c. Conflict d. Argumentative
Conflict Diamonds Conflict diamonds are diamonds illegally traded to fund conflict in war-torn areas, particularly in central and western Africa. The United Nations (UN) defines conflict diamonds as "...diamonds that originate from areas controlled by forces or factions opposed to legitimate and internationally recognized governments, and are used to fund military action in opposition to those governments, or in contravention of the decisions of the Security Council." These diamonds are sometimes referred to as "blood diamonds."
Question #7 What has Mrs. McMahon always wanted to do in Sub-Saharan Africa? a. Go on a Safari b. Ride the rapids on the Congo River c. Ride in a Hot Air Balloon above the giraffes d. Swim at the beaches of the Indian Ocean
Hot Air Balloon Ride https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X8qt_xuj_8