Unit 8 Review

What was apartheid in South Africa?

• A system of racial segregation and discrimination

• A peaceful protest movement

• A type of government election

• A cultural celebration

Which European nations primarily colonized South Africa?

• Spain and Portugal

• Britain and the Netherlands

• France and Germany

• Italy and Belgium

How did the slave trade affect West Africa?

• It improved local economies

• It had no significant impact

• It strengthened family structures

• It devastated communities and separated families

What was Nelson Mandela's most significant contribution to ending apartheid?

• He led violent protests

• He left South Africa permanently

• He negotiated a peaceful transition to democracy

• He supported continued segregation

What was one major impact of British colonization in South Africa?

• They immediately granted equal rights to all people

• They introduced the Dutch language

• They established diamond mining operations

• They eliminated all European influence

Which river forms a large delta as it flows through West Africa and is often called the "Gateway to Africa"?

• The Congo River

• The Niger River

• The Zambezi River

• The Orange River

The Namib Desert is known for its unique characteristics. Which of the following best describes this desert?

• It is the largest desert in Africa

• It is located in East Africa

• features some of the tallest sand dunes in the world

• It is covered in tropical vegetation

Which major river system flows through the Congo Basin?

• The Nile River

• The Orange River

• The Niger River

• The Congo River

The Kalahari Desert is different from other deserts because:

• It has more rainfall than typical deserts

• It is completely covered by sand dunes

• It is located near the equator

• It is underwater for most of the year

What is the primary reason why cobalt mining in Sub-Saharan Africa has become increasingly important in recent years?

• For making jewelry

• For use in electric vehicle batteries

• For building construction

• For cooking utensils