WG6 Sub-Saharan Africa-Economics

Which of the following best describes a major historical factor contributing to the limited economic development in Sub-Saharan Africa?

• Rapid industrialization

• Colonial government policies

• Advanced technology adoption

• Diversified economic structures

Colonial governments in Sub-Saharan Africa often structured national economies to become:

• Technology hubs

• Manufacturing centers

• Mineral or commodity (food) exporters

• Financial services providers

Sub-Saharan economies became dependent on imports for:

• Raw materials

• Agricultural products

• Local handicrafts

• Equipment and consumer goods

What percentage of the population in Sub-Saharan Africa is typically engaged in agriculture?

• A small percentage

• About half

• A large percentage

• None

Which type of agriculture is characterized by farming primarily for personal consumption?

• Commercial agriculture

• Subsistence agriculture

• Plantation agriculture

• Intensive agriculture

What is the practice of moving livestock to different areas for grazing called?

• Crop rotation

• Nomadic herding

• Intensive farming

• Aquaculture

Which agricultural method involves clearing land by cutting and burning vegetation?

• Terrace farming

• Hydroponics

• Slash-and-burn agriculture

• Crop rotation

Large-scale farming of a single crop, often for export, is known as:

• Subsistence farming

• Mixed farming

• Plantation agriculture

• Urban agriculture

Crops grown primarily for sale rather than personal consumption are called:

• Subsistence crops

• Cash crops

• Staple crops

• Cover crops

How would you describe the state of infrastructure in most Sub-Saharan African countries?

• Highly developed

• Moderately developed

• Poorly developed

• Non-existent