Africa Review

People of Sub-Saharan nations considered underdeveloped are likely involved in which type of economic activity?

• primary
• secondary
• tertiary
• quaternary

Where would an immigrant to Africa most likely find work in the forestry industry?

• East Africa
• South Africa
• Central Africa
• West Africa

The African slave trade during the 16th and 17th centuries contributed to —

• continuous conflict between African kingdoms and European traders
• a great increase in wealth among East African kingdoms
• a rapid expansion of agriculture in Europe
• the diffusion of Africa cultures across several continents

Characteristics of the Sahel are best described as —

• a large area of grassland, with climatic changes causing a loss of vegetation; commercial farming; herding has increased in recent years; and has semi-tropical climate
• a large area of grassland, with climatic changes causing a loss of vegetation; subsistence farming; overgrazing has caused a loss of area; and has semi-arid climate
• a large area of desert, with climatic changes causing a loss of forests; subsistence farming; overgrazing has caused loss of area; and has an arid climate
• a large area of sandy desert, with a few small areas of grasslands; subsistence farming; overgrazing has caused a loss of area; and has a semi-arid climate

Which of the following best describes how the people of Darfur view the government of Sudan?

• The government is tolerant of many cultures and willing to share the country's resources.
• The government is generous to their region and pro-Arab.
• The government is concerned about all citizens of the country.
• The government is neglectful of their region and pro-Arab.

Women in rural areas of Africa are usually involved in which of the following occupations?

• commercial farming
• transportation
• subsistence farming
• cottage industries

What are some distinct characteristics of North Africa?

• Use Bantu languages and have a mix of many religions and developmental levels
• Use the Arabic language, practice Islam, and are developing economically.
• Use Arabic and English languages, practice Islam, and are economically developed.
• Use the Bantu language, practice Islam, and have varied developmental levels

What are some distinct characteristics of Sub Saharan Africa?

• Mix of languages, primarily practice Islam, and are economically developed.
• Many languages, practice a variety of religions, and have varied developmental levels.
• Speak Bantu languages and English, practice a variety of religions, and are economically developed.
• Speak Arabic, practice a variety of religions, and have varied developmental levels

How does the Sahara influence migration patterns in Africa?

• The Sahara attracts farmers and herders
• The Sahara has little influence on migration patterns today.
• The Sahara is gaining new businesses to exploit natural resources.
• The Sahara limits much migration between northern and southern Africa.

Which physical process is responsible for the creation of rift valleys in Sub- Saharan Africa?

• erosion
• weathering
• tectonic forces
• volcanic activity