North and West Africa!

Which part of Africa was always a part of civilizations that arose around the Mediterranean Sea?

• West Africa

• North Africa

• East Africa

• North Africa

Why did the powerful empires in West Africa come to an end?

• climate change

• arrival of Europeans

• none of the above

• all of the above

BONUS: Why are North and West Africa still considered third world countries even with their many resources?

• colonization left the continent unstable

• they are not a third world country

• Africa had to depend on Europe so much that the economy was destroyed

• A and C

• A and B

Much of this region we are exploring is covered by which desert? (one word answer)

Why is the Sahara desert growing so fast?

• overgrazing

• the land is drying up and turning into a desert

• deserts can't grow on their own

How is the landscape south of the Sahara different from savanna?

On the northern coast, what is the climate like in the winter?

• warm and wet

• hot and dry

• cold and snowy

How long can it go without rain?

• years on end

• 5 years

• 30 days

• 2 months

What is the average temperature South of the Sahara? (numbers only)