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Unit 7 Africa test review

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The type of art form shown in the picture is popular in Sub-Saharan Africa because —

a)

religious leaders use these artifacts in ceremonies

b)

natural materials are readily available in the region

c)

European settlers taught the techniques to Africans

d)

many art schools were built in the region by colonists

2.

In what way did physical geography affect the language patterns of Sub-Sahara Africa?

a)

Mountain ranges stopped the spread of languages across the continent.

b)

Deserts and oceans served as barriers to the spread of some language families.

c)

Languages were able to spread from islands in the Indian Ocean to Africa’s mainland.

d)

River systems in Africa helped to spread languages from South Africa to North Africa.

3.

Which number on the map indicates the location of Nigeria?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

4.

Which number on the map indicates the location of South Africa?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

5.

How has the history of Sub-Saharan Africa contributed to political instability in some nations of the region?

a)

The devastation of the Second World War has left some nations struggling to recover.

b)

The end of foreign aid to the region is leaving many without proper food and medicine.

c)

The end of European colonization left some nations struggling to form effective governments.

d)

The migration of the Bantu-speaking people across national boundaries has caused a clash of cultures.

6.

English and French have become common languages spoken in Sub-Saharan Africa because of —

a)

a history of European colonization in the region

b)

the migration of many missionaries to the region

c)

a tradition of learning multiple languages in the region

d)

an established system of Christian schools in the region

7.

In what way did European colonization of Sub-Saharan Africa affect economic development in the region?

a)

Most economies primarily export natural resources.

b)

Command economies became a common institution.

c)

Traditional economies were encouraged to continue.

d)

Industrial economies were established in most nations.

8.

Many conflicts in Sub-Saharan Africa resulted from the way the European colonists —

a)

mined the region for resources

b)

educated different ethnic groups

c)

distributed farm land amongst the settlers

d)

established boundary lines between nations

9.

Bishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela were both honored as Nobel Peace Prize recipients because of their commitment to —

a)

ending racial injustice

b)

protecting the environment

c)

building schools for the poor

d)

spreading Christian teachings

10.

Which mountain in Tanzania is Africa’s highest peak?

a)

Mount Kenya

b)

Mount Everest

c)

Mount McKinley

d)

Mount Kilimanjaro

11.

South Africa’s economy is ranked thirtieth (30) in the world in terms of gross domestic product (GDP), yet has very high poverty rates. Which level of economic development best characterizes South Africa?

a)

Less developed

b)

More developed

c)

Underdeveloped

d)

Newly developed

12.

African folktales reflect traditional Sub-Saharan Africa culture because they have been —

a)

carved in stone monuments for all to see

b)

recreated by moviemakers and playwrights

c)

preserved in African libraries for centuries

d)

passed on orally from generation to generation

13.

According to the data, which country likely has the most developed economy?

a)

Kenya

b)

Nigeria

c)

Rwanda

d)

Uganda