Quiz on African Geography and Culture

Where does the Great Migration of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope take place across?

• East Africa

• Lake Victoria

• Sahara Desert

• Congo Basin

Answer explanation

The Great Migration occurs in East Africa, where millions of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope travel in search of fresh grazing grounds and water, primarily in the Serengeti and Maasai Mara regions.

What is a savanna?

• a mountainous part of a country

• a raised area of land, such as a hill or mountain, with a flat top

• a type of grassland

• the shady floor of the forest

Answer explanation

A savanna is characterized as a type of grassland, typically found in regions with a warm climate and seasonal rainfall, supporting grasses and scattered trees, unlike mountainous areas or forest floors.

What is the largest religion in Africa?

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Shinto

Answer explanation

Christianity is the largest religion in Africa, with a significant number of adherents across various countries. It has grown rapidly in recent decades, surpassing other religions like Islam, which is also widely practiced on the continent.

Which of these does NOT cross Africa?

• Equator

• International Date Line

• Topic of Capricorn

• Prime Meridian

Answer explanation

The International Date Line is an imaginary line that runs from the North to the South Pole, primarily in the Pacific Ocean, and does not cross Africa. In contrast, the Equator and Tropic of Capricorn do cross Africa.

Where is the Congo Basin located?

• North Africa

• West Africa

• East Africa

• Central and South Africa

Answer explanation

The Congo Basin is primarily located in Central Africa, extending into parts of South Africa. It is not found in North, West, or East Africa, making 'Central and South Africa' the correct choice.

What oceans are on either side of Africa?

• Atlantic and Indian

• Atlantic and Pacific

• Atlantic and Southern

• Indian and Pacific

Answer explanation

Africa is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and the Indian Ocean to the southeast. The Pacific Ocean is located far to the east of Africa, making 'Atlantic and Indian' the correct answer.

What religion was spread during the Kingdoms and Colonies period of African history?

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Indigenous

• Islam

Answer explanation

During the Kingdoms and Colonies period in Africa, Christianity was spread primarily through European colonization and missionary activities, significantly influencing the continent's religious landscape.

What is the Sahel region?

• A region that houses Africa's largest rainforest.

• A region just south of the Sahara with a semi-arid climate.

• A region where the you can climb Mount Kilimanjaro.

• A region in the middle of the Kalahari desert where little grows.

Answer explanation

The Sahel region is located just south of the Sahara Desert and is characterized by a semi-arid climate, making it distinct from regions with rainforests or deserts like the Kalahari.

The equator gets a lot of sunlight, causing the air to warm up. This warm air expands and rises. As it gains elevation, it will cool and form rain if the air is wet. With this information, what physical feature occurs around the equator in Africa?

• deserts

• mountain ranges

• rainforests

• waterfalls

Answer explanation

The equator's warm air rises, cools, and forms rain, creating ideal conditions for lush vegetation. This leads to the formation of rainforests, particularly in Africa, rather than deserts or mountain ranges.

Africa produces about two-thirds of the world’s ______.

• diamonds

• food

• gold

• oil

Answer explanation

Africa is known for its rich mineral resources, particularly diamonds. It produces about two-thirds of the world's diamonds, making it the correct answer, while the other options do not reflect this significant production level.