WorksheetsAfrica's Cultural Diversity and Environmental Concerns Review
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which BEST describes a major use of the Congo River?
irrigation for farmland
supplying water for Egypt
water only for rainforest animals
transportation of goods and people from the interior of Africa to the Atlantic Ocean
What do some people believe might lead to "water wars" in Africa in the future?
demands to reroute water to the deserts
competition among countries that share a river system
demands to reroute rivers to supply water to the rainforests
United Nations decrees telling African nations how to share water
Why do some governments ignore industrial pollution of major rivers and waterways?
They want the industries to be profitable
The people of most countries do not care about pollution
Industries always have plans in place to clean up polluting wastes
Most government officials do not recognize pollution as a problem
Which African country is losing its rainforest most rapidly today?
Egypt
Congo
Kenya
Nigeria
In what area are desertification problems the greatest?
Sahel
Sahara
Kalahari Desert
Tropical Rainforest
Why was learning Arabic important for those who became Muslim?
The Quran is written in Arabic
Arabic is an easy language to learn
Arabic was the only written language
Muslims are required to speak only Arabic
Where do most Muslims live in Africa?
only in the Sahel
near the southern tip of Africa
in northern and eastern Africa
few Muslims live in Africa today
What are the main religions found among the Ashanti people today?
a traditional religion and Hinduism
a belief in Judaism and Christianity
a traditional Shanti religion, Christianity, and Islam
There is little formal practice of religion among the Ashanti today.
Which BEST describes the Bantu people?
The Bantu are nomadic people in the Sahara Desert.
The Bantu are a separate race in the northern part of the African continent.
The Bantu live only in cities and towns; none of them farm or herd animals any more.
They are many different people who share a related language and some cultural characteristics.
Why is the Bantu migration so important in the study of Africa?
The Bantu migration led to the first settlemnets in teh Sahara.
The migration was forced by the African governments in the South.
The Bantu migration brought language and iron tools across Africa.
During the Bantu migration, the people refused to intermarry with Arabs and Muslims.
Which BEST describes the religion of the Bantu people?
most are Muslims
the Bantu practice a wide variety of religions
most Bantu practice Animism
nearly all Bantu are Christians
