Unit 7 Africa test review

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

• religious leaders use these artifacts in ceremonies

• natural materials are readily available in the region

• European settlers taught the techniques to Africans

• many art schools were built in the region by colonists

In what way did physical geography affect the language patterns of Sub-Sahara Africa?

• Mountain ranges stopped the spread of languages across the continent.

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

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

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

Which number on the map indicates the location of Nigeria?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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

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

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

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

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

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

• a history of European colonization in the region

• the migration of many missionaries to the region

• a tradition of learning multiple languages in the region

• an established system of Christian schools in the region

In what way did European colonization of Sub-Saharan Africa affect economic development in the region?

• Most economies primarily export natural resources.

• Command economies became a common institution.

• Traditional economies were encouraged to continue.

• Industrial economies were established in most nations.

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

• mined the region for resources

• educated different ethnic groups

• distributed farm land amongst the settlers

• established boundary lines between nations

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

• ending racial injustice

• protecting the environment

• building schools for the poor

• spreading Christian teachings

Which mountain in Tanzania is Africa’s highest peak?

• Mount Kenya

• Mount Everest

• Mount McKinley

• Mount Kilimanjaro