WG Unit 6 Test Review

How has physical geography effected trade in Africa?

• Rocky terrain and big deserts have made trade difficult.

• Thousands of rivers of made trade easy.

• It's small size has discouraged trade.

• Long mountain ranges have made trade simple.

Which river has made life possible in the Sahara Desert and is also the longest river in the world?

• The Zambezi River

• The Nile River

• The Niger River

• The Congo River

Which event in African history led to poverty, conflict, unstable government, and poor infrastructure?

• Nationalism

• Patriotism

• Colonialism

• Ethnic Conflict

Which of the following was not an effect of colonialism in Africa?

• Poverty

• Poor Infrastructure

• Unstable Governments

• Highly Developed Nations

What type of culture is characterized by barter, hereditary jobs, and little schooling?

• Traditional Culture

• Ancient Culture

• Pre-Modern Culture

• Modern Culture

What was the primary reason Europeans colonized Africa?

• To prove their power

• To gain natural resources

• To improve their culture

• To give them natural resources

Why have many Africans given up their traditional religions?

• They were paid to give up their religion

• After learning science they no longer needed religions

• They accepted the religion and language of their colonizers

• They forgot the teachings of their traditional religions

What is the most significant cause of ethnic tension and conflict in Africa?

• Water Scarcity

• Poor Infrastructure

• Nationalism

• European Colonization

Ethnic tension in Africa has led to what?

• Conflict

• Cooperation

• Economic Growth

• Investment in Infrastructure

Why has Islam spread so effectively in Africa?

• People are paid to convert to Islam

• It appeals to a wide variety of people

• It has capitalized on ethnic tension

• People are forced to convert to Islam