Unit 8 Progress Report

What is the purpose of the Great Green Wall of Africa?

• To create a green barrier to fight desertification

• To promote agricultural growth across Africa

• To increase mining activities in the region

• To build a wall to separate African countries

What is the main impact of desertification in Sub-Saharan Africa?

• It improves food security across the region

• It significantly threatens food security and livelihoods

• It increases agricultural productivity

• It leads to the formation of new cities

Which of the following best describes Sub-Saharan Africa's physical geography?

• Largely covered by dense urban areas

• Uniform flatlands with no significant features

• Diverse landscapes including savannas, plateaus, deserts, and tropical forests

• Exclusively dry terrain with no forests

What is the tallest mountain in Africa?

• Mount Everest

• Kilimanjaro

• Mount Kenya

• Mount Elgon

What is the Sahel and why is it important?

• A tropical rainforest region known for its abundant rainfall

• A mountain range with snowy peaks

• A semi-arid region known for ecological challenges like desertification

• A coastal region important for fishing

What was the system of apartheid in South Africa?

• A policy of racial integration and equality

• A system of racial segregation and discrimination

• A form of economic policy in South Africa

• A political party in South Africa

Who was the first president of South Africa?

• Nelson Mandela

• Thabo Mbeki

• Desmond Tutu

• F.W. de Klerk

What was colonization like in Africa?

• European powers exploited resources and imposed foreign governance

• European powers focused on cultural exchange and education

• Colonization resulted in the immediate unification of all tribes

• European powers promoted independence for African nations

What are conflict diamonds?

• Diamonds used for industrial applications

• Diamonds mined in war zones and sold to finance conflict

• Ethically sourced diamonds sold for charity

• Diamonds primarily mined in South Africa

What was the Rwandan conflict of 1994?

• A civil war for control of the government

• A genocide against the Tutsi population

• A peace treaty between Hutus and Tutsis

• An economic crisis affecting the region