Geography of Africa Quiz

What does the media often show about Africa?

• Technological advancements

• Space exploration

• Rich in resources

• Urban development

Where was writing mainly confined to in Africa during the classical era?

• The central and southern parts of the continent

• The entire continent

• The northern and northeastern parts of the continent

• The western and southwestern parts of the continent

Compared to Eurasia, how were the classical-era civilizations in Africa?

• More numerous and larger

• Fewer in number and generally smaller

• Similar in number but more advanced

• More isolated and less developed

Which period is referred to as the "classical era" in the context of this map of Africa?

• 1000 BCE - 500 CE

• 146 BCE - 300 CE

• 3200 BCE - 30 BCE

• 750 BCE - 600 CE

Which kingdom is located at the site labeled "Great Zimbabwe (Hill Ruin)" on the map?

• Axum

• Kush

• Mutapa

• Carthage

According to the map, what technological advancement came from Nubia?

• Iron smelting

• Writing systems

• Agriculture

• Wheel invention

Which area was under Roman control from 146 BCE to 300 CE according to the map?

• Egypt

• Nubia

• Axum

• Carthage prior to Roman Invasion

Which climate zone is characterized by a tropical rain forest?

• Dry

• Tropical

• Mild

• Highland

What type of climate is indicated by the color yellow on the climate map?

• Dry - Desert

• Tropical - Savanna

• Mild - Marine

• Highland

Which climate zone varies greatly with elevation and latitude?

• Tropical

• Dry

• Mild

• Highland