Review Spring 2025 Final Exam

Which of the following is true regarding the geography of Africa?

• Africa is a large island.

• Africa is the largest continent in the world.

• Africa is the oldest landmass in the world.

• Africa is mainly covered in rainforests.

How many regions are in Africa?

• Five

• Eight

• Ten

• Thirteen

Which of the following deserts is found in Africa?

• The Syrian Desert

• The Sonoran Desert

• The Sahara Desert

• The Arctic Desert

Which of the following is a 3,700-mile trench that extends from Syria to Mozambique?

• The Sahel

• The Ethiopian Highlands

• The Great Rift Valley

• The Swahili Coast

What region is a tropical grassland that covers almost 65 percent of Africa?

• The African Savanna

• The Sahel

• Southern Africa

• The African Great Lakes

What percent of African rainforest are found along the Congo River?

• Over 90 percent

• Over 80 percent

• Under 70 percent

• Under 60 percent

How many major lakes make up the African Great Lakes?

• Four

• Five

• Seven

• Ten

Which African river is the longest river in the world?

• The Congo River

• The Nile River

• The Zambezi River

• The Niger River

Which country is considered an empire of Africa?

• Kenya

• Ghana

• Egypt

• Ethiopia

What group of people are credited for inventing the written language?

• Ancient Egyptians

• Ancient Nigerians

• Ancient Algerians

• Ancient Moroccans