Ch. 20 Test Review

Which statement best describes the Danakil plain in Ethiopia?

• It has the smoothest land surface on Earth.

• It has few earthquakes and very little volcanic activity.

• It is one of the hottest and driest places on Earth.

What is the longest freshwater lake in the world?

• Lake Tanganyika

• Lake Victoria

• Lake Malawi

• Lake Baikal

During what months do the "long rains" in Kenya and Tanzania occur most years?

• October and November

• June and July

• August and September

• April and May

What was the pathway by which the ancient region of Nubia and the empire in Egypt interacted?

• Red Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Silk Road

• Nile River

What was the result of the Battle of Adwa?

• Forces from other European nations joined Italy in Ethiopia.

• The Italians recognized Ethiopia as an independent state.

• The British took over the rule of Ethiopia.

• The Italians won, and Ethiopia remained a protectorate.

Which of the following East African countries gained its independence in 2011?

• South Sudan

• Eritrea

• Somalia

• Kenya

What in general can be said about the cities of East Africa?

• East Africa has no large cities.

• Only the rich people of East Africa live in cities.

• Many large cities developed on or near the coast of the Indian Ocean.

• Most East Africans live in cities.

Which country in East Africa has the smallest population?

• Djibouti

• Ethiopia

• Kenya

• Rwanda

For what product has the country of Djibouti become internationally famous?

• textiles

• pottery

• jewelry

• clocks

What percentage of Ethiopia’s economy is manufacturing?

• about 3 percent

• about 10 percent

• about 50 percent

• about 75 percent