Geography of Africa Quiz

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

• The study of cultural traditions

• The study of economic systems

• The study of ancient civilizations

• The study of physical features

Which of the following is NOT a vegetation zone in Africa?

• Tundra

• Grassland

• Rainforest

• Desert

Which desert dominates North Africa?

• Gobi Desert

• Atacama Desert

• Kalahari Desert

• Sahara Desert

What is the traditional semi-arid grassland between the Sahara Desert and southern rainforest terrain called?

• Savannah

• Sahel

• Steppe

• Prairie

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

• Nile River

• Congo River

• Niger River

• Zambezi River

Which desert covers the southernmost tip of Africa?

• Namib Desert

• Kalahari Desert

• Mojave Desert

• Sahara Desert

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

• Silk Road

• Panama Canal

• Trans-Saharan Trade Routes

• Trans-Siberian Railway

Which major trade center was known for its gold and salt trade?

• Timbuktu

• Jenne

• Gao

• Agadez

Which African kingdom was known for its Mansa Musa and his impressive caravan?

• Ghana

• Mali

• Songhai

• Ethiopia

What natural resources found in the Atlas Mountains and Ethiopian highlands offered wealth to the medieval African kingdoms?

• Diamonds, oil, and coal

• Iron, gold, and salt

• Copper, silver, and spices

• Lumber, fish, and cotton