Central and Southern Africa Quiz

Which river is the longest in Africa, flowing through several countries in Central Africa

• Nile River
• Congo River
• Zambezi River
• Orange River

Most of Southern Africa is covered by?

• Savannas
• Rocky soil
• Mountains
• Desert

Which Central African country is known to be a landlocked country

• Central African Republic
• Equatorial Guinea
• Chad
• South Africa

Built by the Shona empire this was a stone-walled city and major trading center before its decline

• Timbuktu
• Aksum
• Nubia
• Great Zimbabwe

The creation of borders by European powers in Southern Africa lead to?

• A more unified region

• A more stable region

• A split between different ethnic groups which lead to cultural disparity, economic and political instability

• More unity between different ethnic groups which lead to cultural exchange

What was one cultural impact of colonialism on African societies?

• Uniform cultural identities across Africa

• Enhanced preservation of traditional languages

• Spread of European languages and religions

• Decreased influence of tribal leaders

What significant historical event took place in South Africa in 1994?

• Independence from Britain
• End of Apartheid
• Discovery of gold
• Formation of the African Union

What was The policy of racial separation between Whites and Black South Africans. And which individual used to be a political prisoner before becoming President?

• Apartheid; Mbouto Sese Seko
• Apartheid; Nelson Mandela

Which of these are religions practiced in many Central and Southern African countries?

• Islam
• Animism
• Christianity
• All of these

Which of the following is a major economic activity in Southern Africa?

• Fishing
• Mining
• Agriculture
• All of these