African Trading Empires

What is the largest desert in the world, located in Africa?

• Gobi Desert

• Sahara Desert

• Arabian Desert

• Kalahari Desert

Which of the following resources is most commonly found in the Sahara Desert?

• Timber

• Diamonds

• Oil and natural gas

• Gold

This African ecosystem is primarily located along the equator; the climate is hot and wet year round.

• Rainforest zone

• Coastline

• River valley

• Savanna

Which natural resource is the Congo Basin famously rich in?

• Coal

• Uranium

• Timber

• Oil

The Sahel region is best described as a:

• Dense forest

• Mountain range

• Transitional zone between desert and savanna

• Large freshwater lake

Which of the following is a common characteristic of the savanna region of Africa?

• Heavy snowfall

• Dense forests

• Grasslands with scattered trees

• High plateaus

What is a plateau, as seen in various parts of Africa?

• A large area of flat land elevated high above sea level

• A deep valley with steep sides

• A large area of rolling hills

• A small island in a river or lake

Which of the following resources is NOT commonly found in the plateau regions of Africa?

• Diamonds

• Gold

• Oil

• Rubber

The term "Sahel" comes from the Arabic word meaning:

• Desert

• Coast

• Shore

• Border

Which of the following is a significant threat to the Congo Rainforest?

• Overfishing

• Deforestation

• Desertification

• Urbanization