Sub-Saharan Africa

English and French have become common languages spoken in Sub-Saharan Africa because of —

• Colonization by European countries
• Spread of Arabic language
• Influence of Latin American countries
• Introduction of Mandarin Chinese

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

• The 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

• The migration of the Bantu-speaking people across national boundaries has caused a

  clash of cultures

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

• Abundance of natural resources

• Limited access to transportation
• Lack of government regulations
• High labor costs

Which of the following is an example of a physical process that impacts a civilization?

• Technological advancements
• Economic policies
• Social norms
• Natural disasters

South Africa’s economy is ranked thirtieth (30) in the world in terms of gross domestic product (GDP), yet has very high poverty rates. Which level of economic development best characterizes South Africa?

• Developing
• Underdeveloped
• Developed
• Stagnant

How is an unlimited government, such as a dictatorship, more likely to have human rights abuses?

• Dictatorships are known for their fair treatment of citizens
• Unlimited governments have unchecked power which can lead to human rights abuses.
• Limited governments always respect human rights
• Unlimited governments have strict checks and balances to prevent abuses

African folktales reflect traditional Sub-Saharan Africa culture because they have been

• created by modern authors
• translated into multiple languages
• passed down orally from generation to generation
• written in stone tablets

What does the term "sub-Saharan Africa" refer to?

• Region of Africa east of the Sahara Desert
• Region of Africa north of the Sahara Desert
• Region of Africa west of the Sahara Desert
• Region of Africa south of the Sahara Desert

Which river is crucial for providing water to the people of the Sahel region?

• Congo River
• Amazon River
• Thames River
• Niger River

Which lake in the Sahel region lost about 95% of its water between 1963 and 1998?

• Lake Malawi
• Lake Chad
• Lake Victoria
• Lake Tanganyika