Unit 6: Africa

Africa and Asia are connected by a unique geographic feature. What is this feature called?

• Peninsula

• Isthmus

• Island

• River

The Columbian exchange is a term that defines the transfer of things between the Old World of Europe and Africa and the New World of the Americas. This exchange began after Christopher Columbus' voyage in 1492 and then accelerated with the European colonization of the Americas.

Which of the following are examples of the things that were transferred as part of the Columbian exchange?

Select TWO correct answers.

• Plants

• Transportation

• Monarchy

• Diseases

• Land

The following map shows the population density in Africa. The most densely populated areas are shaded in blue.

Why do you think the shaded areas on the map have the highest population densities?

• They are near forests

• They are near coastlines

• They are near deserts

• They are in tropical climates

Using the chart above and your knowledge of social studies, which country is most similar to South Africa in development?

• Kenya

• Nigeria

• Rwanda

• Ethiopia

The presence of gospel music, African dances and instruments in theaters and churches across America is an example of which of the following?

• cultural diffusion

• art than transcends boundaries of societies

• the freedom to express cultural heritage

• All of the above

U.S. : commercial farming :: Sub-Saharan Africa : __________

• subsistance farming

• communal farming

• plantation

• government farming

Use the map above to answer this question.Where are most of the future desert regions of Africa found?

• north and southeast

• north and southwest

• southeast and southwest

• central

The early civilizations of Africa were great empires. Their location along waterways allowed for their wealth and power to increase. Which of these was easier for them to do because of their location along waterways?

• Hunting

• Trade

• Religion

• Industry

Which of the following are ways Africans could modify their environment?

• using chemical fertilizers

• planting drought resistant crops

• planting trees

• all of the above

Which geographic factor is MOST responsible for the profitable mining operations in South Africa?

• mountainous countryside

• plentiful natural resources

• semi-arid climate

• ocean trade routes