Africa Test

In what way did the partitioning of Africa by European nations cause lasting civil and regional conflicts in modern Africa?

• European nations competed by encouraging conflicts between African nations

• Partitions ignored existing ethnic and political boundaries between African nations

• Europeans invested heavily in infrastructure in Africa, leading many nations to develop strong militaries

• African independence movements spread throughout the continent, leading to the Pan-African movement

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Which statement best describes the "Scramble for Africa?"

• Asian nations took control of almost all African territory

• European nations took control of almost all African territory

• European nations gave back control of almost all African territory

• African nations gave back control of almost all European territory

Look at the photograph of the Golden Stool. Which ethnic group considers the Golden Stool a sacred object that contains the spirit of their people?

• the Arab people

• the Ashanti people

• the Bantu people

• the Swahili people

Which country is located on the continent of Africa?

• Egypt

• China

• Isreal

• India

What country is highlighted here?

• Angola

• Mauritania

• Libya

• Niger

How many countries are there in Africa?

• 60

• 45

• 50

• 55

Which of these is a major river in Africa?

• Amazon

• Nile

• Mississippi

• Yangtze

What country is highlighted here?

• Botswana

• Zambia

• Sudan

• Guinea

Which of the following is a major desert located in Africa?

• Sahara

• Gobi

• Kalahari

• Atacama

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What is the primary reason for the biodiversity in the African rainforest?

• High rainfall and warm temperatures

• Low rainfall and cold temperatures

• High altitude and dry conditions

• Low altitude and dry conditions

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