Central Africa Chp. 20 Lesson 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors can contribute to the uniqueness of a culture?

• Language and traditions

• Geographical location

• Food and clothing

• All of the above

Open Ended

What makes a culture unique?

Multiple Choice

Which term describes a person who flees a country because of violence, war, persecution, or disaster?

• Refugee

• Trade language

• Immigrant

• Citizen

Open Ended

What are some of the differences found among the people of Central Africa?

Multiple Select

Select all statements that are true about the population of Central Africa.

• Central Africa is home to about 105 million people.

• The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the most populated country in the region.

• There are hundreds of ethnic groups in Central Africa.

• Most people in Central Africa live in urban areas.

Fill in the Blanks

French became a common

language in Central Africa because it helped people communicate.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following foods is commonly eaten in Central Africa?

• Cassava

• Potatoes

• Bread

• Chicken

Open Ended

Describe how daily life in Central Africa is a mix of traditional and modern ways of living.

Open Ended

Name one way art or music shows culture in Central Africa.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a major economic activity in Central Africa?

• Agriculture

• Logging

• Mining

• Fishing

Multiple Select

Select all the issues that are mentioned as challenges for Central Africa's environment and economy.

• Pollution and waste

• Loss of biodiversity

• Improved communication

• Tension between economic growth and nature

Multiple Choice

Which factor has contributed MOST to environmental challenges in Central Africa?

• The growth of mining and logging industries in areas with high biodiversity

• The use of trade languages to improve communication between groups

• The movement of people from rural areas to cities

• The practice of subsistence farming by families

Fill in the Blanks

Central Africa is home to around

million people.

Open Ended

After learning about life in Central Africa, what is one aspect of Central African culture that stood out to you and why?