WorksheetsSGM Review Africa
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 19mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Why did apartheid in South Africa end during the 1990s?
a)
White leaders realized that the policy was hurting the country's economy and international reputation.
b)
The African National Congress began calling for its dismantling and the United Nations responded.
c)
It never succeeded in segregating Africans from whites.
d)
It had accomplished all of its goals by that time.
2.
One advantage of a market economy is its ability to
a)
limit consumer choices.
b)
control the price of labor.
c)
sell goods at a high price.
d)
adjust to changes over time.
3.
Which type of climate dominates North Africa?
a)
desert
b)
savanna
c)
humid continental
d)
tropical rainforest
4.
Who is often considered the "Father" of Kenya?
a)
Kenyata Mboya
b)
Jomo Kenyatta
Jomo Kenyatta
c)
Joseph Murumbi
d)
Daniel arap Moi
5.
Entrepreneurs develop new goods and services to start a business. Why is entrepreneurship often difficult?
a)
There is a risk that the new business may fail.
b)
There are laws that restrict most new businesses.
c)
Motivation for profit may not be the best incentive.
d)
Healthy competition encourages higher quality products.
6.
Which type of government consists of a single, self-appointed ruler who holds political control over an entire country?
a)
autocracy
b)
democracy
c)
oligarchy
d)
plutocracy
7.
From 1948 until the mid 1990s, this nation was fully segregated in terms of education, medical care, and access to all other public facilities. Black citizens were not given citizenship, were not allowed to vote and were even forced to live on "homeland" reservations set up by the white-dominated government.
Which country is being described by these statements?
Which country is being described by these statements?
a)
the Republic of Sudan
b)
the Republic of Kenya
c)
the Republic of Uganda
d)
the Republic of South Africa
8.
Which European nations had the greatest influence in Africa in the early 1900s?
a)
Belgium and Italy
b)
Spain and Portugal
c)
Great Britain and Spain
d)
Great Britain and France
9.
He was the voice of the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa.
He was jailed by the government for 27 years on charges of sabotage and other crimes committed while he led the movement against apartheid.
Upon his release from prison he helped lead the transition towards multi-racial democracy in South Africa.
He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 and served as the president of South Africa from 1994-1999.
Which world leader is being described by these statements?
He was jailed by the government for 27 years on charges of sabotage and other crimes committed while he led the movement against apartheid.
Upon his release from prison he helped lead the transition towards multi-racial democracy in South Africa.
He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 and served as the president of South Africa from 1994-1999.
Which world leader is being described by these statements?
a)
F.W. de Clerk
b)
Jomo Kenyatta
c)
Nelson Mandela
d)
Robert Mugabe
10.
According to the map of Sub-Saharan Africa, the clearing of land to support populations has lead to
a)
increased air pollution.
b)
decreased air pollution.
c)
increased mortality rates.
d)
decreased mortality rates.
11.
Which number on the map represents the country of South Africa?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
12.
The long-term result of drought and desertification in Sub-Saharan Africa is MOST LIKELY
a)
disease.
b)
famine.
c)
fire
d)
flooding
13.
What is an example of credit?
a)
A person withdraws money from a bank account using an ATM card.
b)
A person borrows money from a finance company to buy a car.
c)
A person deposits a paycheck into a savings account.
d)
A person pays interest on an existing mortgage.
14.
What is the relationship between credit and debt?
a)
Assuming debt means more credit will be extended.
b)
Being extended credit means debt has been assumed.
c)
Credit must be extended before debt can be assumed.
d)
Debt must be assumed before credit can be extended.
15.
Which physical feature of Sub-Saharan Africa makes transportation within the area MOST difficult?
a)
Plateaus
b)
Deep lakes
c)
Large sand dunes
d)
Gravel-covered plains
16.
The government of Kenya and South Africa could BOTH be described as
a)
republics.
b)
dictatorships.
c)
federal systems.
d)
confederal systems.
17.
Kenyan citizens elect members of the national legislature to make the laws of the country, which means the country has what type of government?
a)
republic
b)
oligarchy
c)
direct democracy
d)
constitutional monarchy
18.
In 1994 South Africans elected Nelson Mandela president, after he and the previous president helped pass laws to end apartheid. This election was the first of its kind in South African history and resembled US elections which are guided by the Constitution and include
a)
term limits for all elected officials.
b)
equal media coverage for all candidates.
c)
universal suffrage for men and women of all races.
d)
mandatory registration for everyone over eighteen.
19.
Why might personal saving decisions be important?
a)
It is more important to spend money than to save it.
It is more important to spend money than to save it.
b)
Spending money on unneeded items can save you money.
c)
Saving money can help you prepare for unexpected expenses.
d)
Having a savings account can help you find a better-paying job
20.
Which is an example of specialization?
a)
making a career choice
b)
picking a vacation spot
c)
playing your favorite sport
d)
going to the same restaurant daily
21.
Which number represents the country of Egypt?A)1
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
22.
What is the name of the country highlighted in red?
a)
Egypt
b)
Kenya
c)
Libya
d)
South Africa
23.
The country of Nigeria is represented by which number?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
24.
Which river is labeled on this map?
a)
Nile River
b)
Congo River
c)
Niger River
d)
Zambezi River
25.
Which river is labeled on this map?
a)
Nile River
b)
Niger River
c)
Zambezi River
d)
Victoria River
26.
In which region would you find the Atlas Mountains?
a)
Southeastern Africa
b)
Northeastern Africa
c)
Southwestern Africa
d)
Northwestern Africa
27.
The South African economy can BEST be described as a
a)
command economy.
b)
traditional economy.
c)
pure market economy.
d)
mixed market economy.
28.
Most countries in Africa have a government with a strong central authority. Local governments- like cities, counties, states, or provinces- have only the powers given to them by the central government. In fact, the central government may change those powers at will, without consultation of the regional areas.
What system of government is being described?
What system of government is being described?
a)
Confederal
b)
Federal
c)
Oligarchic
d)
Unitary
29.
Producers and consumers own the factors of production
Custom and habit answer the question of who, what and how to produce
Outside trade and commerce is discouraged
Roles within the community are defined by custom and gender.
What type of economic system is described?
Custom and habit answer the question of who, what and how to produce
Outside trade and commerce is discouraged
Roles within the community are defined by custom and gender.
What type of economic system is described?
a)
Command
b)
Market
c)
Mixed
d)
Traditional
30.
Which physical feature would have the GREATEST impact on Sub-Saharan Africa?
a)
Sahara Desert
b)
Kalahari Desert
c)
Atlas Mountains
d)
Mount Kilimanjaro
31.
The country of South Africa has a growing economy that is one of the best in Africa. South Africa's annual GDP growth rate is almost 3%. Many private businesses are flourishing in the country. South Africa produces the majority of Africa's electricity. However, one of the major threats to South Africa's economy is the shortage of electricity to all areas of the country. Fortunately, the government of South Africa is presently addressing the problem by constructing and financing new electric power stations.
What kind of economic system does South Africa have?
What kind of economic system does South Africa have?
a)
Capitalism
b)
Command
c)
Mixed
d)
Traditional
32.
Who was the last president before Nelson Mandela's election and was the one to officially end apartheid?
a)
Desmond Tutu
b)
Jomo Kenyatta
c)
F.W. de Klerk
F.W. de Klerk
d)
Winnie Mandela
33.
Which BEST describes how a parliamentary democracy differs from a presidential democracy?
a)
The legislative branch in the presidential system is always unicameral.
b)
n a parliamentary democracy, the head of the government is a member of the legislature.
c)
In a presidential democracy, political power is shared between state and federal governments.
d)
In a parliamentary democracy there are usually two main political parties; in the presidential system there is only one.
34.
"Vision 2030 proposes... to raise productivity and efficiency levels across the three pillars (of development: Political, Social, and Economic). It recognizes the critical role played by research and development (R&D) in accelerating economic development in all the newly industrializing countries of the world. The Government will create and implement an STI policy framework to support Vision 2030. More resources will be devoted to scientific research, technical capabilities of the workforce, and in raising the quality of teaching mathematics, science and technoogy in schools, polytechnics and universities."
- from Kenya Vision 2030 by the Republic of Kenya
According to this passage, what should Kenya do to improve its economic development?
- from Kenya Vision 2030 by the Republic of Kenya
According to this passage, what should Kenya do to improve its economic development?
a)
The legislative branch in the presidential system is always unicameral.decrease medical funding
b)
increase funding for schools
increase funding for schools
c)
reject any help from foreign nations
d)
become allies with the United States
35.
"Vision 2030 proposes... to raise productivity and efficiency levels across the three pillars (of development: Political, Social, and Economic). It recognizes the critical role played by research and development (R&D) in accelerating economic development in all the newly industrializing countries of the world. The Government will create and implement an STI policy framework to support Vision 2030. More resources will be devoted to scientific research, technical capabilities of the workforce, and in raising the quality of teaching mathematics, science and technoogy in schools, polytechnics and universities."
- from Kenya Vision 2030 by the Republic of Kenya.
Which of these would you expect Kenya to support in order to improve its economic development?
- from Kenya Vision 2030 by the Republic of Kenya.
Which of these would you expect Kenya to support in order to improve its economic development?
a)
increasing the number of science-related jobs
b)
rejecting all economic aid from foreign nations
c)
relying on economic support from foreign nations
d)
isolating itself from the international community
36.
A former French colony
Second-largest country Africa
Home to a river with a similar name
What country is labeled on the map?
Second-largest country Africa
Home to a river with a similar name
What country is labeled on the map?
a)
South Sudan
b)
South Africa
c)
Central African Republic
d)
Democratic Republic of the Congo
37.
From an Afrikaans meaning "separateness," or "apartness" this term refers to the series of laws in South Africa from 1948-1991 that categorized and separated the races in all public spaces.
a)
Jim Crow
b)
Apartheid
c)
Reconquista
d)
Discrimination
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