
Sub-Saharan Africa
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Terri Bledsoe
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Sub-Saharan Africa
By Terri Bledsoe
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If you provided this map to a classmate and they wanted to know which countries are part of this continent, which countries would you tell them?
Select TWO correct answers.
Pakistan
Mongolia
Chad
Namibia
Turkey
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Multiple Choice
African folktales reflect traditional Sub-Saharan Africa culture because they have been —
carved in stone monuments for all to see
passed on orally for generation to generation
preserved in African libraries for centuries
recreated by moviemakers and playwrights
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Multiple Choice
Based on the information in the excerpt, griots
and griottes are an example of the influence of tradition in the culture of Sub-Saharan Africa because they continue to —
record historical events in Africa
advise important political leaders
educate others about their culture
produce most of Africa’s literature
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Multiple Choice
The type of art form shown in the picture is popular in Sub-Saharan Africa because —
religious leaders use these artifacts in ceremonies
natural materials are readily available in the region
European settlers taught the techniques to Africans
many art schools were built in the region by colonists
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Multiple Choice
Which image represents an important African form of art used in ceremonial costumes?
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In what way did European colonization of Sub-Saharan Africa affect economic development in the region?
Most economies primarily export natural resources.
Command economies became a common institution.
Traditional economies were encouraged to continue.
Industrial economies were established in most nations.
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Multiple Choice
English and French have become common languages spoken in Sub-Saharan Africa because of —
a history of European colonization in the region
the migration of many missionaries to the region
a tradition of learning multiple languages in the region
an established system of Christian schools in the region
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Multiple Choice
How has the history of Sub-Saharan Africa contributed to political instability in some nations of the region?
The devastation of the Second World War has left some nations struggling to recover.
The end of foreign aid to the region is leaving many without proper food and medicine
The end of European colonization left some nations struggling to form effective governments.
The migration of the Bantu-speaking people across national boundaries has caused a clash of cultures.
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Multiple Choice
Many conflicts in Sub-Saharan Africa resulted from the way the European colonists —
mined the region for resources
educated different ethnic groups
distributed farm land amongst the settlers
established boundary lines between nations
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Multiple Choice
The government of South Africa adopted the system of apartheid in order to —
outlaw protests
create single-party rule
enforce strict racial segregation
make Afrikaans the national language
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Multiple Choice
The conditions described in the excerpt are most likely a
result of the legacy of —
racial policies in South Africa
tribal divisions in South Africa
government corruption in South Africa
poor economic decisions in South Africa
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Multiple Choice
Bishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela were both honored as Nobel Peace Prize recipients because of their commitment to —
ending racial injustice
protecting the environment
building schools for the poor
spreading Christian teachings
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Multiple Choice
Which number on the map indicates the location of Nigeria?
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Multiple Choice
Which number on the map indicates the location of South Africa?
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Multiple Choice
Which number on the map indicates the location of Mali?
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Multiple Choice
Which number on the map indicates the location of Angola?
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In what way did physical geography affect
the language patterns of Sub-Sahara Africa?
Mountain ranges stopped the spread of languages across the continent.
Deserts and oceans served as barriers to the spread of some language families.
Languages were able to spread from islands in the Indian Ocean to Africa’s mainland.
River systems in Africa helped to spread languages from South Africa to North Africa.
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Multiple Choice
According to the data, which country
likely has the most developed economy?
Ethiopia
Kenya
Rwanda
Uganda
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Multiple Choice
Which economic indicator is the best evidence
that South Africa's economic development is not considered “more developed?”
GDP
Literacy rates
Urban population
Population below poverty line
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Multiple Choice
South Africa’s economy is ranked thirtieth (30) in the world in terms of gross domestic product (GDP), yet has very high poverty rates. Which level of economic development best characterizes South Africa?
Less developed
More developed
Underdeveloped
Newly develope
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Multiple Choice
Which mountain in Tanzania is Africa’s highest peak?
Mount Kenya
Mount Everest
Mount McKinley
Mount Kilimanjaro
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Multiple Choice
Nearly one-third of Africa’s exports are farm products. Which geographic factor most accounts for agriculture as a significant economic activity in Africa?
Navigable rivers
Political stability
Available workers
Climate conditions
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Multiple Choice
Metals and minerals are major exports from Sub-Saharan Africa because the region is home to —
vast natural resources
a network of river systems
favorable climate conditions
a large population of workers
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Multiple Choice
What is the most immediate result
from the conditions described in the excerpt?
civil war
migration
genocide
ethnic conflict
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Multiple Choice
Based on the information in the excerpt, the
continued loss of arable land in Africa will most likely result in increased —
exporting of cash crops
ownership of small farms
displacement of people
development of flood relief programs
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Multiple Choice
In which region would you
find the Sahara Desert, Mt. Kilimanjaro, and the Great Rift Valley?
Select the correct answer.
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