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WorksheetsAfrica End of Unit Review
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which of the following is true about the Nile River?
there are two tributaries along the Nile River system
40% of all Africans depend on the river system for water
it is one of the world's longest rivers
all other answer options are correct
Most of the water that forms the Nile river comes from...
Lake Victoria in Uganda
Lake Chad
the Gilo River in Ethiopia
Lake Tana in Ethiopia
Where doe the Nile River end? (This is called the Mouth)
Lake Victoria
the Mediterranean Sea
the Atlantic Ocean
the Indian Ocean
What is so important about Khartoum, Sudan?
it is where the Nile river flows through clogged vegetation
it is where the river becomes greatly polluted
it is the confluence of the White and Blue Niles
it is where this is a hydroelectric dam
Why is the Nile River so important?
it is the longest river in the world
it is polluted by humans
it provides life-giving water in the middle of the desert
it has two tributaries
Which is an example of how the Nile River impacts humans?
river travel is restricted through the Great Bend
in Cairo pollution is put into the river
in Aswan, Egypt humans built a dam
humans used the water from the Nile to irrigate their crops
The Aswan High Dam was originally built so that it could control the flood water and provide hydroelectric power
true
false
Positive or negative effect of building hydroelectric dams: silt gets blocked
positive
negative
Positive or negative effect of building hydroelectric dams: people must relocated due to the reservoir flooding
positive
negative
Positive or negative effect of building hydroelectric dams: increased job opportunities
positive
negative
Positive or negative effect of building hydroelectric dams: clean, renewable energy is created
postive
negative
Positive or negative effect of building hydroelectric dams: controlled water supply
positive
negative
Positive or negative effect of building hydroelectric dams: increase used of fertilizers and chemicals
positive
negative
Where would you most likely find higher populations in the Nile region?
closer to the river
further away from the river
Which of the following is true about the Sahara's desert environment?
it contains ergs, regs, and hammadas
it rains very little
two rivers run through the desert
all other answer options are true
How have the Tuareg adapted to desert environment?
they depend on camels
they move around from oasis to oasis
they travel at night using the stars
they wear long, loose clothing to protect their skin
all other answer options are correct
An oasis can be created both naturally and by humans
false
true
Why is the date palm so important to life in the oases?
it is the only plant that will grow there
it doesn't require much water to grow
humans use every part of the date palm plant
it is an invasive species
What does a typical oasis home look like?
very small with only one room
mud house with no/few windows
modern houses made of wood and stone
mud house with lots of windows
In order to survive the Sahel regions, what do humans do?
participate in shifting agriculture
grow drought-resistant crops like millet and sorghum
move their animal herds around to give the soil a chance to rest
all other answer options are correct
Deforestation and over-grazing are two man human-causes of desertification
true
false
Dividing a diverse country into regions can make it easier to understand
false
true
What are the three most popular ethnic groups in Nigeria?
Hausa-Fulani, Igbo, Bantu
Igbo, Yoruba, Berber
Zulu, Hausa-Fulani, Yoruba
Youruba, Igbo, Hausa-Fulani
What physical feature is used to divide the cultural regions of Nigeria?
mountains
rivers
plains
jungles
Which of the following items are common characteristics for regions?
physical environment, ethnic group, culture, economy
ethnic group, culture, economy, laws
culture, economy, political boundaries, ethnic group
physical environment, culture, ethnic group, laws
The Northern region of Nigeria where most of the Hausa-Fulani live is much drier than the rest of Nigeria
false
true
Which cultural region's main economic activity involves oil?
Northern Nigeria
Western Nigeria
Eastern Nigeria
Which cultural and ethnic group has more influence on Nigeria's overall culture?
Northern Nigeria & Hausa-Fulani
Western Nigeria & Yoruba
Eastern Nigeria & Igbo
Which region in Nigeria has more influence on politics because the capital, Abuja, can be found there?
Western Nigeria & Yoruba
Eastern Nigeria & Igbo
Northern Nigeria & Hausa-Fulani
Why is English the official language in Nigeria?
Nigerians always knew how to speak English
it was a former British colony
it is the language of business and trade so Nigerians taught themselves
English is not the official language
Nigeria is the most populated and diverse country in all of Africa
true
false
What is apartheid?
a law separating ethnic groups
the unfair distribution of power and resources
a multiracial society that favors one ethnicity
a policy of racial segregation in South Africa that oppressed non-white groups
Majority of the people in South Africa are from which racial group?
White
Black
Colored
Asian
Which racial group controlled South Africa's resources and power for much of its history?
White
Black
Colored
Asia
How did apartheid finally end?
South Africa's president released Nelson Mandela and worked with him to end apartheid
Many countries around the world refused to trade with South Africa until the ended apartheid
The United Nations called for the release of Nelson Mandela
all answer options are correct
After apartheid, political power shifted from _____ to _____
white to colored
colored to black
black to white
white to black
What happened to unemployed South Africans from 1987 to 2014
unemployment distribution among the races stayed the same
unemployment decreased for white, colored, and Asian groups
unemployment increased for black South Africans
unemployment decreased for black South Africans
What is true about High School graduation rates according to the graph?
all races increased their graduation rates
black students graduate at higher rates than all other races
white students graduation rates decreased
What does the graph on income levels tell you about South Africa after the end of apartheid?
There has been a dramatic shift as to who has the wealth in South Africa
South Africa is a poor country
Not much has changed in regards to the wealth distribution of the country
There is equal distribution of wealth and resources in South Africa
Which option below explains why so many black South Africans still struggle today
lack of educational opportunities in the past
due to low graduation rates, many black South Africans struggle to find high-paying jobs
the effects to apartheid have a lasting-impact on distribution of resources, wealth, and power in South Africa
all answer options are correct
