Geography of Africa

What does the word geography mean through a historian's lens?

• The study of physical features

• The study of ancient civilizations

• The study of cultural traditions

• The study of economic systems

Which of the following is the largest desert in the world?

• Sahara Desert

• Kalahari Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Atacama Desert

Which river runs through modern Mali, Niger, and Nigeria?

• Nile River

• Congo River

• Niger River

• Zambezi River

Which vegetation zone surrounds the rainforests of the Congo Basin?

• Desert

• Grassland

• Savanna

• Mediterranean

Which desert covers the southernmost tip of Africa?

• Sahara Desert

• Kalahari Desert

• Namib Desert

• Atacama Desert

Which natural resources were found in the Atlas Mountains and Ethiopian highlands?

• Oil and gas

• Iron and gold

• Diamonds and gemstones

• Coal and uranium

Which trade routes crisscross North Africa from the Sahara Desert to the gold-rich rainforests region?

• Silk Road

• Trans-Siberian Railway

• Panama Canal

• Trans-Saharan Trade Routes

Which African kingdoms were known for trading gold, ivory, ebony, and slaves?

• Ghana, Mali, and Songhai

• Egypt, Rome, and Greece

• China, Japan, and Korea

• India, Persia, and Babylon

What was the religion of Mansa Musa, the most noted leader of the kingdom of Mali?

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Islam

What happened to the kingdom of Songhai after it was captured by foreign troops?

• It became a center of learning

• It was divided into military camps

• It experienced a golden age of prosperity

• It was conquered by the Mongols