Unit 7: Sub-Saharan Africa

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

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

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

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

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

Answer explanation

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

• a tradition of learning multiple languages in the region

• an established system of Christian schools in the region

• the migration of many missionaries to the region

• a history of European colonization in the region

Answer explanation

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

• Most economies primarily export natural resources.

• Industrial economies were established in most nations.

• Command economies became a common institution.

• Traditional economies were encouraged to continue.

Answer explanation

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

• distributed farmland amongst the settlers

• mined the region for resources

• established boundary lines between nations

• educated different ethnic groups

Answer explanation

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

• poor economic decisions in South Africa

• racial policies in South Africa

• government corruption in South Africa

• tribal divisions in South Africa

Answer explanation

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 —

• produce most of Africa's literature

• educate others about their culture

• record historical events in Africa

• advise important political leaders

Answer explanation

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

• building schools for the poor

• spreading Christian teachings

• protecting the environment

• ending racial injustice

Answer explanation

Which number on the map indicates the location of Nigeria?

• 3

• 2

• 1

• 4

Answer explanation

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

• 4

• 1

• 2

• 3

Answer explanation

Which economic indicator is the best evidence that South Africa economic development is not considered “more developed?”

• Urban population

• Population below the poverty line

• GDP

• Literacy rates

Answer explanation