Unit 5 Africa Test Review

What was the primary motivation for European colonization of Africa?

• A. To establish new trade routes with Asia

• B. To gain natural resources and expand their political power

• C. To study African wildlife and plant species

• D. To establish peaceful diplomatic relations

What areas on a map of Africa would show low density of people?

• Good government

• Roads for transportation

• No wildlife there

• Areas with deserts and mountains

Which example would show a government is "ruled by many"?

• people vote to form an independent nation

• a King is in charge

• an oligarchy

• a dictator

What type of mining is used in the image below?

• underground mining

• open-air mining

• strip mining

• none of the above

What was the primary effect of malaria on European traders and slaves in tropical Africa?

• It helped them adapt better to the African climate

• It increased their ability to travel inland

• It forced them to conduct trade mainly along coastal areas by their ships

• It improved their relationships with local populations

Which climate conditions were most favorable for the spread of malaria in coastal trading regions?

• a. Hot and arid conditions

• b. Warm and humid conditions

• c. Cool and dry conditions

• d. Cold and wet conditions

Under apartheid laws, which statement is TRUE about living arrangements?

• All racial groups could live wherever they chose

• Different racial groups were forced to live in separate areas

• Only foreign visitors had housing restrictions

• People could live anywhere if they could afford it

True or False: Diamonds are most plentiful on the continent of Africa?

• True

• False

The Republic of Congo is one of the poorest nations. What would they not have enough of to invest in mining resources?

• income

• labor

• land

What is a major cause of water scarcity in Africa related to weather patterns?

• Industrial development

• Climate change leading to increased temperatures and droughts

• Lack of education about water conservation