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Sub-Saharan Africa: Major Cities & Culture

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

This form of African art is commonly worn for ceremonies and depicts animal and ancestral spirits. (We haven't learned this yet, but see how you do!)

a)

Sculptures

b)

Masks

c)

Robes

d)

Jewelry

2.

African art is often connected to:

a)

Family

b)

Work

c)

Geography

d)

Religion

3.

This religion is commonly practiced in North Africa, but the appearance of mosques on the cultural landscape demonstrates that some residents of Sub-Saharan Africa also belong.

a)

Christianity

b)

Animism

c)

Islam

d)

Syncretism

4.

This religion, commonly practiced in Sub-Saharan Africa, was brought to Africa by European colonists.

a)

Christianity

b)

Animism

c)

Islam

d)

Syncretism

5.

This form of religion, commonly practiced in Sub-Saharan Africa, believes that there are spirits, often found in nature, that are concerned with the welfare of humans. These spirits may be called upon to guide or protect. Africans practicing these religions may dress as the spirits for ceremonies.

a)

Christianity

b)

Animism

c)

Islam

d)

Syncretism

6.

In Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa, people may blend beliefs from multiple religions together, most commonly Animism and Christianity. This is called:

a)

Christianity

b)

Animism

c)

Islam

d)

Syncretism

7.

A traditional African storyteller

a)

Ora

b)

Griot

c)

Elder

d)

Maasai

8.

The practice of passing down history, traditions, and beliefs through storytelling.

a)

Griot

b)

Oral tradition

c)

Fables

d)

Elders

9.

Which of the following describe African jewelry? (Choose all that are accurate. We haven't learned this yet, but see what you can figure out!)

a)

Made of available resources (THIS IS ONE OF THE ANSWERS. Pick me!)

b)

Often colorful

c)

Used to convey meaning, such as status

d)

Only purpose is decoration

10.

Which of the following are important representations of African culture? (Select all that apply.)

a)

Dance

b)

Drumming

c)

Masks

11.

This city is located at the confluence of the Blue Nile, White Nile, and Nile Rivers.

a)

Johannesburg

b)

Dakar

c)

Lagos

d)

Khartoum

12.

This city, a natural resource site, developed around the discovery of gold.

a)

Johannesburg

b)

Dakar

c)

Lagos

d)

Khartoum

13.

This city sits on a peninsula in West Africa, from where it engaged in trade with Europe, including the trans Atlantic slave trade.

a)

Johannesburg

b)

Dakar

c)

Lagos

d)

Khartoum

14.

This megacity and seaport is home to the largest population in Africa, as well as its highest GDP.

a)

Johannesburg

b)

Dakar

c)

Lagos

d)

Khartoum

15.

Which of the following would be seen in African cities? (Select all that apply.)

a)

Open air markets

b)

Modern city cores

c)

Slums or squatter settlements on the outskirts

d)

High population density