Social Studies Sub Sahara Study Guide

Social Studies Sub Sahara Study Guide

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Multiple Choice

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Which of the following best describes the climates of West and Central Africa?

• A. wet near the Equator and drier farther north and south

• B. arid near the Equator and wet farther north and south

• C. arid throughout the region

• D. humid near the coast but dry inland

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How does the Sahel compare to the tropical wet zone in Central Africa?

• A. The Sahel gets less rain than the tropical wet zone.

• B. The Sahel has more farms than the tropical wet zone.

• C. The Sahel has more trees than the tropical wet zone.

• D. The Sahel is much warmer at night than the tropical wet zone.

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Nigeria has a larger population than Mauritania because...

• A. Nigeria has more nomads than Mauritania.

• B. Nigeria is farther from the Equator than Mauritania.

• C. Nigeria is much larger than Mauritania.

• D. Nigeria has more farmland than Mauritania.

Multiple Choice

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Which environmental problem is caused when trees are cleared and soil bakes in the hot sun?

• A. desertification

• B. malaria

• C. pollution

• D. climate change

Multiple Choice

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Why is malaria a problem in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa?

• A. People do not know how to protect themselves from the Guinea worm.

• B. The tsetse fly is common in these regions.

• C. The hot and wet climate allows mosquitoes to thrive.

• D. Malaria is spread by the mammals that live in the rain forests.

Multiple Choice

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How did European colonization of the Americas affect people in Africa?

• A. Europeans no longer needed African colonies.

• B. Africans migrated to the Americas to find new opportunities.

• C. Europeans brought enslaved Africans to work in the Americas.

• D. African empires set up colonies in the Americas.

Multiple Choice

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What did the empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai all have in common?

• A. All split into smaller states in the 1600s.

• B. All were ruled by Mansa Musa.

• C. All were set up by European colonizers.

• D. All grew rich from the salt trade.

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What form did European involvement in Africa take after the end of the Atlantic slave trade?

• A. Europeans traded salt to Africans.

• B. Europeans encouraged Pan-Africanism.

• C. Europeans took control of most of Africa.

• D. Europeans brought slaves to Africa.

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How did colonial rule in Africa contribute to ethnic conflict after independence?

• A. Colonial powers had drawn the countries’ borders without regard to ethnic groups.

• B. Many ethnic groups opposed independence.

• C. There were misunderstandings because of the different languages spoken.

• D. Pan-Africanism encouraged fighting among ethnic groups.

Multiple Choice

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New nations in Africa often continued relationships with their former colonial rulers. How did this affect their economies?

• A. African economies focused on exporting cash crops and natural resources.

• B. African nations benefited more than European nations from the relationships.

• C. Homegrown manufacturing and businesses grew rapidly in Africa.

• D. African nations were able to greatly reduce their debts by selling exports.

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How did the lack of infrastructure left by colonial rulers affect countries in West and Central Africa after they gained independence?

• A. Countries did not need infrastructure and did not build it after independence.

• B. Countries had to borrow money to build infrastructure and still owe debt.

• C. It led to ethnic conflict and corruption in the region.

• D. It encouraged companies to export raw materials.

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Why have Nigeria’s oil resources failed to benefit that country’s poor people?

• A. corruption in the oil industry

• B. low prices for oil

• C. lack of foreign investment

• D. low quality of its oil

Multiple Choice

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Compared to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana has...

• A. greater stability.

• B. a less democratic government.

• C. a poorer economy.

• D. more ethnic conflict.

Multiple Choice

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How do griots help preserve traditional culture?

• A. They support traditional wrestling in Senegal.

• B. They perform traditional dances on film.

• C. They use music to record history.

• D. They write books about traditional stories.

Multiple Choice

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Why is microcredit important in West and Central Africa?

• A. It has helped nations reduce their debts.

• B. It has allowed people to fund their own businesses

• C. It has allowed people to buy their own homes.

• D. It has helped nations pay for infrastructure.

Multiple Choice

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Why are countries in Southern and Eastern Africa promoting ecotourism?

• A. They hope it will prevent violence among rebel groups.

• B. They want to prevent dams from being built along major rivers.

• C. They want to protect the environment and animals.

• D. They want to protect people from disease.

Multiple Choice

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Why might a dam built on the Nile River in Sudan cause trouble in Egypt?

• A. It would take water away from Egypt.

• B. It would cause flooding in Egypt.

• C. It would cost Egypt a lot of money.

• D. It would cause pollution in Egypt.

Multiple Choice

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What is one drawback of mining for people in Southern and Eastern Africa?

• A. Mining is impossible in dry areas.

• B. Mining can be dangerous if mines are unsafe.

• C. Mining does not provide jobs.

• D. Mining does not contribute to a country’s economy.

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How is the tsetse fly related to ways of life in Southern and Eastern Africa?

• A. People cannot grow crops where tsetse flies live.

• B. Tsetse flies cause cholera, which threatens people's health.

• C. People cannot raise cattle where tsetse flies live.

• D. Large swarms of tsetse flies eat crops, causing famine.

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Which resources help make South Africa more prosperous than other countries in the region?

• A. valuable wood from trees in the rain forest

• B. fast-moving rivers to make hydroelectric power

• C. minerals and farmland

• D. large oil reserves

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What was an effect of the Bantu migrations?

• A. The Bantu learned iron making from other groups.

• B. Bantu farming methods spread to other groups.

• C. The Bantu isolated themselves from other groups.

• D. The Bantu introduced new laws to different parts of Africa.

Multiple Choice

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How did contact with Arabs influence Southern and Eastern Africa?

• A. Arab traders brought new diseases to the area.

• B. Arab armies conquered the region.

• C. Arab rulers unified the region and built an empire.

• D. Arab traders brought their religion, language, and culture.

Multiple Choice

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How did the Dutch East India Company affect Southern and Eastern Africa?

• A. It outlawed the slave trade in 1833.

• B. It set up a colony in Ethiopia.

• C. It started the Cape Town settlement in South Africa.

• D. It linked the region to India

Multiple Choice

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What was Nelson Mandela known for?

• A. his work to improve the economy of South Africa

• B. his work promoting mining safety

• C. his leadership in the struggle against apartheid

• D. his effort to prevent desertification

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What was the role of the Mau Mau movement in Kenya?

• A. working to end apartheid

• B. opposing the rule of Jomo Kenyatta

• C. fighting against British rule

• D. resisting Kenya’s independence

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How do NGOs (nongovernmental organizations) help improve life in Southern and Eastern Africa?

• A. They work with governments to solve problems.

• B. They sell manufactured goods to Africans.

• C. They buy natural resources like diamonds.

• D. They promote African unity.

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How does South Africa’s government compare to Zimbabwe’s?

• A. South Africa’s citizens cannot participate in government while Zimbabwe’s can.

• B. Citizens cannot organize political parties in either South Africa or Zimbabwe.

• C. South Africa is a democracy while Zimbabwe is a dictatorship.

• D. South Africa is a dictatorship while Zimbabwe is a democracy.

Multiple Choice

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Which religious group in Sudan is experiencing oppression today?

• A. Hindus

• B. Muslims

• C. Jews

• D. Christians

Multiple Choice

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How was Sudan divided before South Sudan became independent?

• A. Southerners supported the Hutus, northerners supported the Tutsis.

• B. The north was mostly Arab Muslims, the south was not.

• C. Southerners ran the government while northerners opposed it.

• D. The north was mostly Christian, the south was mostly Muslim.

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How do HIV and AIDS hold back development of Southern and Eastern Africa?

• A. The high number of people with the disease leads to ethnic and religious conflict.

• B. The lack of knowledge about the disease makes doctors unwilling to help in the area.

• C. The high rate of sickness or death means that the economy suffers.

• D. The lack of public funding causes the number of cases to increase each year.

Mr. Frost's Study Guide

Vocabulary and Essay Questions

Mansa Musa

• One of the most famous emperors of Mali

• Follower of Islam

• Best known for his pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324 where his great riches became legendary as he traveled; he is said to have given away huge amounts of gold; his journey brought fame to the Mali Empire

Multiple Choice

Mansa Musa is best known for...

• being poor and stupid

• he was not known for anything

• For his pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324

• For his pilgramige to the Vatican in 1328

Nelson Mandela

• In 1994, he became South Africa's first black president.

• Leader of the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa

• Was imprisoned for almost 20 years for his role in the African National Congress, an anti-apartheid political party

• He and F. W. de Klerk won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 for their work to end apartheid

Multiple Select

Nelson Mandela was...

(select all that apply)

• One of North Africa's presidents

• One of South Africa's presidents

• Leader of the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa

• Leader of the apartheid movement in South Africa

Multiple Choice

What is Sleeping Sickness?

• A minor virus from not sleeping enough or sleeping in bad conditions; can cause fever, headaqukes, and nauseusness

• A tropical disaese transmitted by the bite of tsetse flies from the housefly famil found in Africa; can cause death

Multiple Choice

Who are Boers?

• Dutch, French, and other European farmers in colonial South Africa

• Ranchers from the Americas in colonial South Africa

• People who strongly believe in a legislative branch in their government

• Men who live in South and North Africa and do not have familys

Multiple Choice

Who are griots?

• African musician-storyteller who uses music to track heritage and record history as well as entertain

• American ranchers who provide almost all the food found in South Africa

• fancy chefs in South Africa who only cook with seafood

• People who believe in a republic

Multiple Choice

What is malaria?

• A minor virus from not sleeping enough or sleeping in bad conditions; can cause fever, headaqukes, and nauseusness

• A tropical disaese transmitted by the bite of tsetse flies from the housefly famil found in Africa; can cause death

• life threatening disease spread by mosquitoes and caused by parasites

Multiple Choice

What is a carvan?

• group of people traveling together

• A large group of people in a vechile preforming in a parade

• None of the ones to the right

Multiple Select

What are fossils?

• preserved remains of ancient human, animal, or plant

• the remains of mountains

• i can come up with no other false answers so there are only two answer options plus this one; if you press this one that means you are actually paying attention, so press this one

Multiple Choice

Why are fossils significant in South Africa?

• many scientists believe that the first human may have lived in Africa two million years ago, and they believe this since they have found fossils of them.

• there are different types of animals found in South Africa, and scientists have proof of that from fossils

• They are not significant; this is a trick question

Multiple Choice

Are there many dams in this region? If so, what are the advantages and disadvantages of them?

• There are no dams, and therefore no advantages or disadvantages

• many of the rivers in this region have hydroelectric dams on them that help provide water for nearby farms and create energy, but these dams can also cause conflict. For example, the Nile flows through Sudan and other countries before reaching Egypt. Dams built in Sudan take water away from Egypt.

• While there are many dams in this region, they do not have an advantages or disadvantages besides providing water

Multiple Choice

What is the Sahel?

• a semiarid area that lies between the Sahara and moisture regions to the south in northern Africa

• a dry area in South Africa that recieves less than 3 inches of rain a year

• A government document in Africa tht has been signed by every ruler to ever rule this region

• There is not such thing as the Sahel in Africa, only in Europe

Open Ended

Describe the goals of the African Union.

Open Ended

What problems resulted in Eastern and Southern Africa from colonialism?

Open Ended

What problems have resulted from the way the borders in Africa were drawn?

Open Ended

Compare and contrast the Mau Mau movement in Kenya with the African National Congress in South Africa.

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Overview map of all of the places this section will be over.

West and Central Africa includes mountains, rivers, and the Sahel, which is an area that is semiarid and fairly dry. 

Analyze Maps: How does the Niger Basin differ from the Congo Basin?

The graph shows temperature and rainfall amounts in major cities. 

Analyze Graphs: Which city has the greatest range in seasonal temperatures? Which city has the most amount of rain in a year?

Analyze Maps: Looking from north to south in this region, what pattern can you see in the climate?

Analyze Maps: Are oil resources spread evenly throughout this region, or located mostly in certain areas? What effects might this have on people?

Analyze Charts: How are the causes of malaria and sleeping sickness similar? How are they different?

West Africa's major empires ruled much the same area of land, but at different times, one after another. 

Analyze Maps: Which city was part of all three empires?

The chart presents causes and effects of the colonization of Africa. 

Analyze Charts: How might the borders drawn by Europeans have hurt Africans?

Analyze Graphs: What can you predict about the future of people's daily lives and the economy in these West and Central African nations?

Analyze Maps: How is Madagascar similar to and different from other countries in Southern and Eastern Africa?

Analyze Maps: Which ecosystem is the most widespread in the region?

The resources of Southern and Eastern Africa include coal, coffee, diamonds, minerals, oils, and precious metals. 

Analyze Maps: In which part of the region is coffee grown?

Analyze Information: What do you think might happen if Ethiopia built a new dam on the Blue Nile and took more water?

Swahili is a language in the Bantu family. But it was also influenced by Arabic, which is not a Bantu language. 

Analyze Charts: Which Swahili number words look like they come from Arabic?

Conflicts between different groups in Sudan have been a problem for decades. 

Analyze Maps: What major change does this map show?

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