7th Grade Chapter 15 Lesson 1

What did early human groups in Africa live as?

• hunter-gatherers
• nomadic herders
• farmers
• settled villagers

Africa’s first civilizations developed around 3000 B.C. when what became more widespread and organized?

• Mining
• Farming villages

• Fishing
• Hunting

What were 2 of the early African civilizations?

• Ancient Egypt and the Kingdom of Kush
• Axum and Nubia
• Songhai Empire and Carthage
• Mali Empire and Great Zimbabwe

What type of land makes up 10% of Africa’s land and is the first zone of Africa?

• Desert
• Rainforest
• Savanna
• Tundra

How many zones is Africa made up of?

• 3
• 10
• 4

• 7

What is the 2nd zone of Africa?

• Grasslands

• Savanna
• Desert
• Rainforest

What are Savannas?

• Savannas are dense forests with high rainfall.
• Savannas are tropical grasslands dotted with small trees and shrubs.

• Savannas are deserts with little vegetation.
• Savannas are urban areas with skyscrapers.

What do herders do?

• Herders train wild animals for entertainment.
• Herders grow crops and vegetables.
• Herders raise cattle and other animals.

• Herders build houses and infrastructure.

In Northern Africa, the savannas connect with an area of even 

grasslands known as what?

• Tundra
• Desert
• Savanna
• Sahel

What makes up the 3rd zone of Africa?

• Grasslands

• Mountainous regions

• Rainforests

• Deserts