Introduction to Africa

Africa is the only continent in which both the Prime Meridian and Equator are found.

• True

• False

Approximately how many different languages are spoken on the continent of Africa?

• 500

• 100

• 2000

• 5000

Based on population by continent, what rank is Africa?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

The world's largest desert is located in Africa. What is its name?

• Sahara Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Sonoran Desert

• Atacama Desert

Which country is a large island off the eastern coast of Africa?

• Republic of Africa

• Egypt

• Madagascar

• Eritrea

How many regions does Africa have?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

Which of the following is a major problem in Africa?

• Shortage of oil

• Too many weather disasters

• Deforestation

• Earthquakes

What is subsistence farming?

• Having a small garden in your backyard

• Farming enough to sell and make money

• Farming just enough to provide food for your family

• Commercial farming with big machines

The Sahara Desert stretches right across the northern half of Africa.

• True

• False

What revolution made France and Great Britain want to colonize Africa? 1815-1875.

• U.S.A. 
• Industrial 
• French 
• Ottoman Empire