Africa Quiz #1

Name

How many countries does Africa have?

• 15
• 38
• 54
• 67

What does the name "Africa" mean?

• Sunny
• Goddess
• Cradle of humankine
• Southern desert

In which country can Africa's highest point be found?

• Kenya
• Morocco
• Ethiopia
• Tanzania

What type of landscape can be found along the equator?

• Deserts
• Savanna
• Rainforests
• Al of the above

Which country borders the Indian Ocean as well as the Atlantic Ocean?

• Somalia
• Ivory Coast
• South Africa
• Madagascar

Which people primarily live in Northern Africa?

• Arabs
• Europeans
• Africans
• None of the above

Who were the first Europeans to colonize parts of Africa?

• The British
• the Romans
• The Portugese
• The French

Why do many African countries experience violent conflicts?

• Because they are fed up with the European rulers
• Because of ethnic conflicts
• Because local kingdoms fight each other to expand their territory
• Because people are forced to work as slaves on plantations

How much of the African population lives below the poverty line?

• 10%
• 33%
• 50%
• 67%