Geography of Africa Quiz

What are the major rivers and deserts in Africa?

• Nile River and Sahara Desert

• Amazon River and Gobi Desert

• Mississippi River and Mojave Desert

• Yangtze River and Kalahari Desert

What are the defining characteristics of the Sahara Desert?

• Dense forests and high rainfall

• Vast sand dunes and arid climate

• Snow-capped mountains and glaciers

• Tropical beaches and coral reefs

What is the significance of the Nile River to Ancient Egypt?

• It provided a trade route to Asia

• It was a source of gold and silver

• It supported agriculture and civilization

• It was a barrier against invasions

What are the main differences between the savanna and the rainforest biomes?

• Savannas have more trees and higher rainfall

• Rainforests have fewer trees and less rainfall

• Savannas have fewer trees and less rainfall

• Rainforests have more grasslands and lower temperatures

What is the Great Rift Valley and how was it formed?

• A mountain range formed by volcanic activity

• A large canyon formed by river erosion

• A valley formed by tectonic plate movements

• A desert formed by wind erosion

Where is the Sahel region located and what are its characteristics?

• In Southern Africa, known for its rainforests

• In Northern Africa, known for its deserts

• In Central Africa, known for its savannas

• In the transition zone between the Sahara and the savannas, known for its semi-arid climate

What are the major geographical features of Africa?

• Mountains, rivers, and deserts

• Glaciers, fjords, and tundras

• Volcanoes, coral reefs, and atolls

• Canyons, plateaus, and rainforests

What were the major kingdoms of Ancient Egypt?

• Thebes, Memphis, Alexandria

• Rome, Athens, Sparta

• Babylon, Nineveh, Ur

• Carthage, Tyre, Sidon

What was the significance of the ancient city of Carthage?

• It was the birthplace of democracy.

• It was a major center of trade and commerce.

• It was the capital of the Roman Empire.

• It was known for its philosophers.

What were the major contributions of the Kingdom of Kush?

• Development of the first alphabet

• Construction of the Great Wall

• Ironworking and trade

• Invention of the wheel