Africa

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

• he 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

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

Which mountain in Tanzania is Africa’s highest peak?

• Mount Kenya

• Mount America

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount Everest

African folktales reflect traditional Sub-Saharan Africa 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

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

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which of the following rivers is located in west Africa?

• Niger River

• Suez Canal

• Happy RIver

• Nile River