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WorksheetsAfrica
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 26mins
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Class
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1.
Government, social groups, economic systems, religion, and language can be categorized as
a)
elements of a culture region
b)
elements of a physical region
c)
industrial area
d)
rural area
2.
Government, social groups, economic systems, religion, and language can be categorized as
a)
elements of a culture region
b)
elements of a physical region
c)
industrial area
d)
rural area
3.
Conflict between the Hutus and Tutsis since 1994 was caused by
a)
ethnic differences
b)
religious differences
c)
economic differences
d)
cultural differences
4.
Why is Idi Amin's leadership considered harsh and abusive?
a)
He removed the Ugandan president
b)
He had a strong military power
c)
He gave himself titles and degrees
d)
He acted with no consideration for human rights
5.
Why did Amin rule so harshly?
a)
There were no limits to his power.
b)
Kenya supported his military.
c)
Foreign countries gave him supplies and aid.
d)
The Ugandan people voted for him.
6.
South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission is an example of
a)
a government being unconcerned with the people
b)
other countries pressuring the government to change
c)
individuals acting to influence the political process
d)
propaganda being used to change the public's mind
7.
The relationship among religious ideas, philosophical ideas, and culture in sub-saharan Africa would be
a)
The belief that bodies of water and other natural objects have spirits.
b)
The belief that famine is an extreme shortage of food
c)
The belief that droughts damage crops
d)
The belief that the moon causes tidal waves
8.
What would you most likely find in an unlimited government?
a)
protection of human rights
b)
free speech
c)
multi-party elections
d)
one-party rule
9.
What has the greatest influence on where people live?
a)
access to public transportation
b)
unified culture
c)
availability of water
d)
nearness to highways
10.
What is the highest mountain in Africa?
a)
Mount Fuji
b)
Mount Kilimanjaro
c)
Mount Everest
d)
Mount McKinley
11.
Blood mining is the unethical practice of mining diamonds that do not belong to you and then using the money to overthrow a country's government. Where is this being done?
a)
Eastern African countries including Ethiopia and Somalia
b)
Northern African countries on the west coast including Egypt
c)
Countries on the west coast including Liberia, Sierra Leone, and the Ivory Coast
d)
Sahara Desert
12.
Which country has the most developed economy?
a)
Rwanda
b)
Central African Republic
c)
Ethiopia
d)
Kenya
13.
How does geography affect the language patterns of Sub-Sahara Africa?
a)
River systems help to spread language.
b)
Deserts and oceans serve as barriers to the spread of language.
c)
Language is changed from island to island.
d)
Mountain ranges block the spread of language.
14.
Where is Mt. Kilimanjaro located?
a)
East Africa
b)
South Africa
c)
North America
d)
Australia
15.
How did the Atlantic slave trade affect the labor market for the western world?
a)
It supplied servants for wealthy Asians.
b)
It supplied slaves to the all of Africa.
c)
It supplied labor for European colonies.
d)
It served as a hobby for bored Europeans.
16.
Which is an example of African's adapting to their environment?
a)
Deforestation
b)
Increasing tourism
c)
Wearing loose and flowing clothing
d)
Building dams
17.
Because of Muslim conquests during the Middle Ages, many people in Southwest Asia and North Africa
a)
speak Arabic
b)
trade gold
c)
live in huts
d)
speak Spanish
18.
What has limited southern expansion in Egypt?
a)
tropical rainforests
b)
the Atlas mountains
c)
rift valleys
d)
rapids and waterfalls along the Nile
19.
How may the Five Pillars of Faith shape the everyday lives of Muslim believers?
a)
There are certain times for prayer each day
b)
There is time set aside to attend mosque each day
c)
There is a responsibility to give to the poor
d)
There is morning fasting
20.
Why are Muslims required to attend the annual Hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca?
a)
To provide gifts to religious leaders
b)
To meet other Muslims from around the world
c)
To pray
d)
To honor the sites important to early Islam
21.
How has the distribution of natural resources affected economic patterns in North Africa?
a)
The lumber industry has grown
b)
Some nations are wealthy due to the sale of oil
c)
Exports have increased due to the many factories
d)
Many people work in the diamond mines
22.
How do geographic features influence the economies of North Africa?
a)
Agricultural production is significantly limited
b)
Most nation are wealthy from oil
c)
Mining and gemstone production has increased
d)
Trade with southern African countries is very easy
23.
What was the roles of communication in the Egyptian revolution of 2011?
a)
Television was key to gaining support for the protesters
b)
Internet was critical to organizing
c)
Mobile phones helped protesters communicate with the government
d)
Mobile phones were critical as a way to tell the story of the events
24.
How did the Egyptian government's decision to shut down the Internet impact the protesters' use of technology?
a)
Many protesters used text messages
b)
Many protesters used the cameras on mobile phones
c)
Protesters used television broadcasts
d)
Protesters returned to pen and paper messages
25.
The increased used of technology such as mobile phones will most likely be positive influence on North Africa and Southwest Asia because
a)
More citizens will learn new languages
b)
Music and movies from around the world will become popular
c)
Governments will allow greater citizen participation
d)
Military forces will be able to communicate better
26.
Mosques are Islamic buildings for worship. What is a common architectural feature of most mosques?
a)
a slender tower for calling out prayers
b)
very ornate entrance doors
c)
stained glass windows
d)
a colorful domed roof
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