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Sub-Saharan Africa Test Review 201819

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The ability to read and write is referred to as what?

a)

Literacy

b)

Literacy Rate

c)

ELA

d)

Math

2.

What region (continent) colonized Africa?

a)

North America

b)

Africa

c)

Europe

d)

Australia

3.

Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu were significant in helping to end what in South Africa?

a)

South Africa

b)

War

c)

Racism

d)

Apartheid

4.

The U.S. used what to strengthen democracy in Southern Africa?

a)

Weapons

b)

Economic Aid

c)

Colonization

d)

Godzilla

5.

South Sudan's life expectancy rose from 1960- 2010 because of greater access to what?

a)

Clean drink water

b)

Vaccinations

c)

Tribal doctors

d)

Clean cotton

6.

After World War II, most of the Sub-Saharan African countries gained what from colonial rule and control?

a)

Penal colonies

b)

Independence

c)

Attacks from Asia

d)

War

7.

South Africa has which type of government?

a)

Communist

b)

Unlimited

c)

Theocracy

d)

Limited

8.

What country is # 1 on the map?

a)

South Sudan

b)

Zimbabwe

c)

Syria

d)

Egypt

9.

What country is # 2 on the map?

a)

South Africa

b)

Nigeria

c)

Sudan

d)

South Sudan

10.

What country is # 3 on the map?

a)

South Sudan

b)

South Africa

c)

Sudan

d)

Nigeria

11.

What country is # 4 on the map?

a)

Madagascar

b)

Nubia

c)

Zambia

d)

South Africa

12.

Central African Republic is significant because trade is limited and it is what?

a)

An Island

b)

An Archipelago

c)

Landlocked

d)

A Peninsula

13.

In almost every country of Sub-Saharan Africa, most of the people are of what faith?

a)

Hindu

b)

Muslim

c)

Jewish

d)

Christian

14.

An unlimited government has no _________ and ___________ to prevent human rights abuses, dictatorships or totalitarian leaders.

a)

Weapons and Horses

b)

Wheat and Barley

c)

Checks and Balances

d)

crime and punishment

15.

Who is this?

a)

The Alligator of Zimbabwe

b)

The Crocodile of Zimbabwe

c)

The Alligator of Zambia

d)

The Crocodile of Zambia

16.

Traditional Sub-Saharan African art centers around what forms?

a)

Water colors and crafts

b)

Castles and Dungeons

c)

Murals and Frescoes

d)

Sculpture and Crafts

17.

Traditionally, African folktales and stories were passed on to each generation how?

a)

Telepathy

b)

Orally

c)

Written forms

d)

Osmosis

18.

The majority of the work force in many Sub-Saharan Africa countries are employed in what industry?

a)

Manufacturing

b)

Agriculture

c)

Service

d)

Banking

19.

What is a good measure for standard of living?

a)

ESPN

b)

GOP

c)

GDP

d)

NBA

20.

What is this representative of: People plowing the land, growing crops and advertising and selling the crops.

a)

4 Types of Industry

b)

4 Factors of Production

c)

4 Seasons

d)

4 Types of Religions

21.

Who was this important South African leader?

a)

Nelson Eddie

b)

Nelson Eddy

c)

Nelson Mandela

d)

Willie Nelson

22.

What was Mandela's prisoner #?

a)

49499

b)

78665

c)

90210

d)

46664

23.

What do many African countries lack to help their economies?

a)

Luck

b)

Education

c)

Water

d)

Oil

24.

Many African countries owe what to foreign countries?

a)

Small government debts

b)

Large government debts

c)

Their Land for debts

d)

Their Resources for debts

25.

Many current Sub-Saharan societies (countries) export _______ main product.

a)

10

b)

1

c)

15

d)

20

26.

Where were the Lost Boys from in Africa?

a)

Lesotho

b)

Sudan

c)

South Africa

d)

Nigeria

27.

Many people in Africa identify with a _________ group rather than a country.

a)

Nice

b)

Terror

c)

Dictator

d)

Tribal

28.

What tribe were the Lost Boys from?

a)

Maasai

b)

Xhosa

c)

Dinka

d)

Zulu

29.

Which part of Sudan has a population that is mostly Muslim?

a)

Northern

b)

Southern

c)

Eastern

d)

Western

30.

Which country most likely has larger deposits of diamonds than the others?

a)

Namibia

b)

South Sudan

c)

Uganda

d)

Brazil

31.

More than half of Kenya's population is under what age?

a)

13

b)

20

c)

5

d)

30

32.

What region colonized Africa?

a)

India

b)

China

c)

Europe

d)

South America

33.

African music has been influenced in the struggle for liberty and __________________________

a)

Music Festivals

b)

Land

c)

Colonization

d)

Independence

34.

Africa is prone to ___________, prolonged periods without precipitation.

a)

Rain

b)

Snow

c)

Drought

d)

Famine

35.

The systematic killing of an ethnic or religious group is known as what?

a)

Homicide

b)

Genocide

c)

Famine

d)

Epidemic

36.

A person who is forced to leave his or her own country due to war, etc... is called a what?

a)

Tourist

b)

Wanderer

c)

Refugee

d)

Barbarian