Central Africa Geography and History

Which is the largest country in Central Africa?

• Cameroon

• Gabon

• Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

• Equatorial Guinea

What is the dominant landform of Central Africa?

• Sahara Desert

• Congo Basin

• Nile Delta

• Kalahari Desert

Which mineral resources is the DRC rich in?

• Silver and tin

• Diamonds, cobalt, copper, iron, bauxite, and gold

• Coal and oil

• Zinc and lead

What marked the start of a new era in Central Africa's history in the 1400s?

• Industrial Revolution

• Development of agriculture

• Development of the slave trade

• Discovery of oil

Which country is the most populous in Central Africa?

• Gabon

• Cameroon

• Democratic Republic of the Congo

• Central African Republic

What type of farming do most people in Central Africa rely on for their living?

• Commercial farming

• Subsistence farming

• Industrial farming

• Organic farming

What religions are practiced by the people of Central Africa?

• Christianity and Hinduism

• Islam and Buddhism

• Christianity, Islam, and traditional African religions

• Judaism and Sikhism

What is a major obstacle to development in Central Africa?

• Overpopulation

• Lack of infrastructure

• Excessive rainfall

• High literacy rates

What is the population of Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

• 5 million

• 8 million

• 10 million

• 12 million

Which city is the capital of the Republic of the Congo?

• Kinshasa

• Brazzaville

• Libreville

• Bangui