Unit 7 - Sub-Saharan Africa Review

Which of the following are cultural contributions of Sub-Saharan Africa?

• Traditional music and dance

• Modern architecture

• Classical literature

• Ancient Greek philosophy

Which leaders are known for promoting equality of opportunity for all people in Sub-Saharan Africa?

• Nelson Mandela

• Kwame Nkrumah

• Julius Nyerere

• All of the above

The type of governments emerging in Sub-Saharan Africa are:

• Democratic governments

• Authoritarian regimes

• Monarchies

• Military juntas

Most nations in Sub-Saharan Africa have adopted which type of economic systems?

• Mixed economy

• Command economy

• Traditional economy

• Market economy

A major cause of ethnic conflict in Sub-Saharan Africa is:

• Economic disparities

• Climate change

• Foreign intervention

• Cultural festivals

Which languages are spoken widely in Sub-Saharan Africa due to the influence of colonization?

• English

• Mandarin

• Hindi

• Russian

Christianity and Islam are both practiced in Sub-Saharan Africa.

• True

• False

Human rights as defined by the U.N. Commission for Human Rights are:

• Universal and inalienable

• Specific to each country

• Only applicable in times of peace

• Granted by governments

What reflects the cultural values of societies in Sub-Saharan Africa?

• Traditional music and dance

• Modern technology

• Western fashion

• Industrial development

A universal theme is a concept that applies to any culture at any time. Which of the following best describes a universal theme?

• A theme that is specific to a particular culture and time period

• A theme that is only relevant to modern societies

• A theme that transcends cultural and temporal boundaries

• A theme that is only applicable to ancient civilizations