Unit 7: Sub-Saharan Africa

Based on the information in the excerpt, griots and griottes are an example of the influence of tradition in the culture of Sub-Saharan Africa because they continue to -

• record historical events in Africa

• advise important political leaders

• educate others about their culture

• produce most of Africa's literature

The conditions described in the excerpt are most likely a result of the legacy of -

• racial policies in South Africa

• tribal division in South Africa

• government corruption in South Africa

• poor economic decision in South Africa

Which economic indicator is the best evidence that South Africa's economic development is not at a level that is considered "more developed"?

• GDP

• Literacy Rates

• Urban Population

• Population below poverty line

According to the data, which country likely has the most developed economy?

• Kenya

• Nigeria

• Rwanda

• Uganda

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

African folktales reflect traditional Sub-Saharan African culture because they have been -

• carved in stone monuments for all to see

• recreated by moviemakers and playwrights

• preserved in African libraries for centuries

• passed on orally from generation to generation

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 the 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 farmland amongst the settlers

• established boundary lines between nations