Exploring Africa's Geography and History

What is the largest hot desert in the world?

• The Kalahari Desert

• The Sahara Desert

• The Gobi Desert

• The Arabian Desert

Which body of water borders Africa to the north?

• The Atlantic Ocean

• The Indian Ocean

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Red Sea

Describe the climate of the Sahel region.

• Extremely dry with little rainfall

• Semiarid, transitioning between dry and tropical climates

• Heavy rainfall with diverse plant and animal life

• Cold and snowy

Explain the significance of the Niger River to the West African kingdoms.

• It was a barrier that prevented trade.

• It was a primary freshwater source used for fishing, growing crops, and transportation.

• It was a desert region with little water.

• It was a mountain range that provided protection.

What was the primary reason for the Bantu migration from West Africa?

• To escape from invaders

• To find new trade routes

• To create food surpluses using iron farming tools

• To explore new lands

Analyze how the Swahili culture was formed on the coast of East Africa.

• Through isolation from other cultures

• By blending ideas about religion, language, and architecture from African, Arabian, and Persian merchants

• By adopting only African traditions

• By conquering neighboring regions

What role did Great Zimbabwe play in Southern Africa?

• It was a small village with no significant impact.

• It was a wealthy trading center with one of the oldest stone structures in sub-Saharan Africa.

• It was a military base for regional conquests.

• It was a religious site with no trade activities.

What is an ethnic group?

• A group of people who live in the same city

• People who share the same language, traditions, values, and culture

• A group of people who have the same job

• People who belong to the same political party

Evaluate the impact of the Bantu migration on the regions they settled in.

• It led to the decline of local cultures.

• It introduced iron farming tools and supported larger communities.

• It caused widespread deforestation.

• It had no significant impact.

Where is the Sahara Desert?