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WorksheetsU7 Sub-Saharan Africa Test Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
How do the geographic features shown here on the map most likely influence the economies of nations in the region?
Most nations of the region are wealthy from oil exports.
Mining and gemstone production form a substantial portion of many economies of the region.
Agricultural production is significantly limited.
Trade with southern African nations is relatively easy.
How has the history of Sub-Saharan Africa contributed to political instability in some nations of the region?
The end of foreign aid to the region is leaving many without proper food and medicine.
The end of European colonization left some nations struggling to form an effective government.
The migration of the Bantu-speaking people across national boundaries has caused a clash of cultures.
The devastation of the Second Wold War has left some nations struggling to recover.
The type of art form show in the picture is popular in Sub-Saharan Africa because -
many art schools were built in the region by colonists
European settlers taught the techniques to Africans
religious leaders use these artifacts in ceremonies
natural materials are readily available in the region
Which number on the map indicates the location of Nigeria?
4
3
2
1
Which description best summarizes the role of communication technology in the Egyptian revolution of 2011?
Mobile phones were critical, enabling protesters to communicate during the revolt as well as the story of the events.
Television was key to gaining widespread Egyptian support for the protesters.
While mobile phones were important, the Internet was critical to organizing and communicating.
Mobile phones helped protesters to communicate with government officials about the need for change.
Many conflicts in Sub-Saharan Africa resulted from the way the European colonists -
mined the region for resources
educated different ethnic groups
established boundary lines between nations
distributed farm land amongst the settlers
Griots and Griottes are an example of the influence of tradition in the culture of Sub-Saharan Africa because they continue to -
educate others about their culture
record historical events in Africa
produce most of Africa's literature
advise important political leaders
Which economic indicator is the best evidence that South Africa economic development is not at a level that is considered "more developed?"
GDP
population below poverty line
literacy rate
urban population
How will increased use of communication technologies, such as mobile phones, the internet, and social media, most likely be a positive influence on the societies of North Africa and Southwest Asia?
National military forces will communicate more effectively.
Western movies and music will become more popular.
More citizens will become fluent in multiple languages.
Governments will allow greater participation by citizens.
One way that officials in Saudi Arabia have adapted to a lack of water includes -
planting drought resistant crops
elevating homes to avoid flooding
constructing dams on major rivers
building desalinization plants
In what way did European colonization of Sub-Saharan Africa affect economic development in the region?
Command economies became a common institution.
Most economies primarily export natural resources.
Traditional economies were encouraged to continue.
Industrial economies were established in most nations.
Bishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela were both honored as Nobel Peace Prize recipients because of their commitment to -
spreading Christian teachings
building schools for the poor
protecting the environment
ending racial injustice
Which mountain in Tanzania is Africa's highest peak?
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Kenya
Mount Everest
Mount McKinley
In what way did physical geography affect the language patterns of Sub-Sahara Africa?
River systems in Africa helped to spread languages from South Africa to North Africa.
Mountain ranges stopped the spread of languages across the continent.
Deserts and oceans served as barriers to the spread of some language families.
Languages were able to spread from islands in the Indian Ocean to Africa's mainland.
Many nations in the world established trade relationships with countries in Southwest Asia and North Africa because of the -
decrease in agricultural outputs in Southwest Asia and North Africa
lack of water resources in Southwest Asia and North Africa
increasing demand for oil in the world
growth in the population of the world
Thousands of schools in South Africa have students who dream of being accountants, engineers, and doctors, but most students do not make it to 12th grade due to racial and class divide. This can be described as a legacy of -
poor economic decisions in South Africa
government corruption in South Africa
tribal divisions in South Africa
racial policies in South Africa
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?
less developed
more developed
newly developed
under developed
According to the data, which country likely has the most developed economy?
Nigeria
Rwanda
Kenya
Uganda
African folktales reflect traditional Sub-Saharan Africa culture because they have been -
recreated by movie makers and play wrights
preserved in African libraries for centuries
carved in stone monuments for all to see
passed on orally for generation to generation
How did the history of colonization and imperialism affect cultural and economic patterns in Sub-Saharan Africa?
European colonization did not create new boundaries in Africa, so they only experienced positive effects.
Imperialism was imposed on Africa from European colonization, but it helped to bring countries closer together.
Africa is thriving and doesn't face any ethnic, culture, or religious differences anymore.
Imperialism was imposed on Africa from European colonization. The slave trade increased the drive for dominance and ethnic divide. Governments and economies still face issues of instability from it. Many people face racial discrimination as well.
