Bundle 6 Review: AFRICA

How was Africa affected when the Europeans colonized the Americas?

• Africa became rich

• African slaves were brought to work in the Americas

• There were more job opportunites in Africa

• African empires set up colonies in America

What was the main reason for Mandela's optimism?

• He was put in prison

• He believes everyone should be just like him

• He believes people will come together by their shared humanity

• He was very intelligent

How did contact with Arabs effect Southern and Eastern Africa?

• Arab traders brought their language, religion, and culture.

• Arab armies took over

• Arab traders brought new diseases

• Arab rulers built an empire

What is an environmental problem of having oil wells located along the coastline?

• The oil wells could dry up

• The oil wells are messy

• There is no problem

• The oil wells could leak into the ocean

Pick some objectives of the African Union: Pick three.

• To achieve greater unity between African countries

• To promote democratic principles and good government

• To make a lot of money

• To promote cooperation and raise the living standards of African people

How was the formation of the African Union a sign of progress?

• Countries were working together to solve problems

• They worked on trade deals

• They built new roads and buildings

• The solved some regional problems

What was the reason for the "Scramble for Africa"?

• Europeans wanted to trade salt and sugar with Africans

• Europeans were bringing slaves to Africa

• Europeans wanted to control most of Africa

• Europeans were looking for gold.

What is the climate and landscape of Sahel mostly like?

• tropical

• arid

• cold and icy

• rainforests

What type of economic activity does the geography of Sahel support?

• growing cash crops

• mining

• subsistence agriculture

• manufacturing

What is the greatest challenge of people living in desert areas of Africa

• Not enough usable land

• Too many insects

• Corrupt government

• Too many trees