Africa Pt. 1

The dominant geographic feature in North Africa is

• Desert

• Plateau

• Tropical Rainforest

• Grassland

The highest mountain in Africa is

• Mt. Everest

• Mt. Kilimanjaro

• Mt. Atlas

• Mt. Kenya

Which is NOT a reason for water shortage in Africa?

• Drought

• Water pollution

• Unequal access to water

• monsoons

As much as one-third of Africa's land is threatened by ______________.

• desertification

• flooding

• diamond mining

• industrial waste

Which is NOT a cause of desertification in Africa?

• Overgrazing of livestock

• low populations

• drought

• deforestation

Which two major ethnic groups in Africa are heavily influenced by the teachings of Islam?

• Arab and Swahili

• Ashanti and Bantu

• Bantu and Swahili

• Swahili and Ashanti

An ethnic group can be defined as a population or a community made up of people who share a common cultural heritage or ancestors. It is different from a religious group because religious groups are usually defined by ____________.

• A shared language

• A shared belief system

• A shared history

• A shared land of origin