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Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa

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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.

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Pakistan

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Mongolia

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Chad

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Namibia

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Turkey

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African folktales reflect traditional Sub-Saharan Africa culture because they have been —

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carved in stone monuments for all to see

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passed on orally for generation to generation

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preserved in African libraries for centuries

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recreated by moviemakers and playwrights

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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 —

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record historical events in Africa

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advise important political leaders

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educate others about their culture

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produce most of Africa’s literature

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The type of art form shown in the picture is popular in Sub-Saharan Africa because —

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religious leaders use these artifacts in ceremonies

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natural materials are readily available in the region

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European settlers taught the techniques to Africans

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many art schools were built in the region by colonists

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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?

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Most economies primarily export natural resources.

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Command economies became a common institution.

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Traditional economies were encouraged to continue.

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Industrial economies were established in most nations.

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English and French have become common languages spoken in Sub-Saharan Africa because of —

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a history of European colonization in the region

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the migration of many missionaries to the region

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a tradition of learning multiple languages in the region

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an established system of Christian schools in the region

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How has the history of Sub-Saharan Africa contributed to political instability in some nations of the region?

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The devastation of the Second World War has left some nations struggling to recover.

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The end of foreign aid to the region is leaving many without proper food and medicine

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The end of European colonization left some nations struggling to form effective governments.

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The migration of the Bantu-speaking people across national boundaries has caused a clash of cultures.

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Many conflicts in Sub-Saharan Africa resulted from the way the European colonists —

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mined the region for resources

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educated different ethnic groups

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distributed farm land amongst the settlers

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established boundary lines between nations

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The government of South Africa adopted the system of apartheid in order to —

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outlaw protests

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create single-party rule

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enforce strict racial segregation

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make Afrikaans the national language

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The conditions described in the excerpt are most likely a 

result of the legacy of —

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racial policies in South Africa

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tribal divisions in South Africa

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government corruption in South Africa

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poor economic decisions in South Africa

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Bishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela were both honored as Nobel Peace Prize recipients because of their commitment to —

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ending racial injustice

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protecting the environment

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building schools for the poor

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spreading Christian teachings

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Which number on the map indicates the location of Nigeria?

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1

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Which number on the map indicates the location of South Africa?

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1

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Which number on the map indicates the location of Mali?

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1

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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?

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Mountain ranges stopped the spread of languages across the continent.

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Deserts and oceans served as barriers to the spread of some language families.

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Languages were able to spread from islands in the Indian Ocean to Africa’s mainland.

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River systems in Africa helped to spread languages from South Africa to North Africa.

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According to the data, which country 

likely has the most developed economy?

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Ethiopia

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Kenya

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Rwanda

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Uganda

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Which economic indicator is the best evidence 

that South Africa's economic development is not considered “more developed?”

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GDP

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Literacy rates

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Urban population

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Population below poverty line

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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?

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Less developed

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More developed

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Underdeveloped

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Newly develope

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Multiple Choice

Which mountain in Tanzania is Africa’s highest peak?

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Mount Kenya

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Mount Everest

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Mount McKinley

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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?

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Navigable rivers

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Political stability

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Available workers

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Climate conditions

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Metals and minerals are major exports from Sub-Saharan Africa because the region is home to —

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vast natural resources

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a network of river systems

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favorable climate conditions

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a large population of workers

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What is the most immediate result 

from the conditions described in the excerpt?

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civil war

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migration

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genocide

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ethnic conflict

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Multiple Choice

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Based on the information in the excerpt, the 

continued loss of arable land in Africa will most likely result in increased —

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exporting of cash crops

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ownership of small farms

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displacement of people

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development of flood relief programs

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In which region would you

find the Sahara Desert, Mt. Kilimanjaro, and the Great Rift Valley?

Select the correct answer.

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A

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B

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C

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D

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