Sub-Saharan Africa Quiz

In what way did European colonization of Sub-Saharan Africa affect economic development in the region?

• It meant that economic development was based on the internet

• Most economies primarily export natural resources.

• Traditional economies were encouraged to continue.

• Most economies relied on car manufacturing

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 governments.

• The migration of animals such as zebras and wildebeest have left communities struggling

I'm visiting a continent where I can see the Sahara Desert, Mt. Kilimanjaro, and the Great Rift Valley. Where am I?

• Antarctica

• Europe

• North America

• Africa

Which mountain in Tanzania is Africa’s highest peak?

• Mt Kilimanjaro

• Mt Everest

• Mt Houston

• The Alps

One place that is well-known for violating the human rights of various ethnic groups is -

• Zambia

• England

• Rwanda

• Kenya

Dictators are single rulers who -

• maintain complete control of the government in their countries.

• lead limited governments such as democracies

• maintain some control of the government, but work with other branches.

• Are elected by various local leaders

1. 1. Literacy

2. 2. Life expectancy

3. 3. Birth Rate

4. 4. Gross Domestic Product

5. What is the best title for the list below?

• Characteristics of Culture Regions

• Civic Duties for Americans

• Indicators of Economic Development

• Parts of Command Economies

Using the chart below and your knowledge of social studies, which country probably has the most unskilled work force?

• South Africa

• Ethiopia

• Nigeria

• Rwanda

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

• Kenya

• Ethiopia

• Rwanda

• South Africa

Which of the following is the best definition of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?

• The amount of gross products exported in 12 months

• GDP is the value of all goods and services produced by a country within a given year.

• The number of all goods and services used by a country within a given year.

• The number of domestic products used by a family in a given year.