SSA Test

Front

Parts of Africa south of the Sahara experience __________, or long periods of time when it does not rain at all.

Back

Droughts

Front

Why do many countries still struggle economically even though they have a wide variety of natural resources?

Back

The end of European control left their economies unstable

Front

Because of frequent droughts, what is often the scarcest and most valuable resource in Southern Africa?

Back

Water

Front

European nations claimed parts of Africa for themselves in a process called ____________.

Back

Colonization

Front

How were the conditions of the slave boats during the Middle Passage?

Back

The conditions were dirty and unsanitary for the slaves.

Front

Why did so many people die on the Middle Passage?

Back

Disease and malnutrition

Front

A policy where stronger countries dominate weaker countries though diplomacy or military force.

Back

Imperialism

Front

Why did many industrialized or advanced countries need to takeover less advanced countries?

Back

To claim or takeover natural resources located in those countries

Front

Why were European countries interested in colonizing Africa during the Age of Imperialism?

Back

They wanted Africa's natural resources

Front

The race for European countries to claim land in Africa was called the _________.

Back

Scramble for Africa