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WorksheetsBundle 6 Review: AFRICA
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
How was Africa affected when the Europeans colonized the Americas?
Africa became rich
African slaves were brought to work in the Americas
There were more job opportunites in Africa
African empires set up colonies in America
What was the main reason for Mandela's optimism?
He was put in prison
He believes everyone should be just like him
He believes people will come together by their shared humanity
He was very intelligent
How did contact with Arabs effect Southern and Eastern Africa?
Arab traders brought their language, religion, and culture.
Arab armies took over
Arab traders brought new diseases
Arab rulers built an empire
What is an environmental problem of having oil wells located along the coastline?
The oil wells could dry up
The oil wells are messy
There is no problem
The oil wells could leak into the ocean
Pick some objectives of the African Union: Pick three.
To achieve greater unity between African countries
To promote democratic principles and good government
To make a lot of money
To promote cooperation and raise the living standards of African people
How was the formation of the African Union a sign of progress?
Countries were working together to solve problems
They worked on trade deals
They built new roads and buildings
The solved some regional problems
What was the reason for the "Scramble for Africa"?
Europeans wanted to trade salt and sugar with Africans
Europeans were bringing slaves to Africa
Europeans wanted to control most of Africa
Europeans were looking for gold.
What is the climate and landscape of Sahel mostly like?
tropical
arid
cold and icy
rainforests
What type of economic activity does the geography of Sahel support?
growing cash crops
mining
subsistence agriculture
manufacturing
What is the greatest challenge of people living in desert areas of Africa
Not enough usable land
Too many insects
Corrupt government
Too many trees
What terrible thing happened in Rwanda?
The takeover of power by the Tutsis
The arrival of French troops
The arrival of African slaves
The attempted genocide of the Tutsis by the Hutus
What is genocide?
The deliberate destruction of racial, political, or cultural groups
The act of destroying the environment
The destruction of all poor people
The destruction of all government officials
What is a common reason for building a dam?
to protect fish from dying
to make drinking water
to provide water for farmers
to generate electricity and support local industry
Mining often causes environmental damage. What is another disadvantage of mining?
Jobs are too far away
The miners don't get to enjoy the economic benefits
Workers give up other job opportunities
There are no disadvantages of mining
What is an example of a war crime? Pick two
causing unnecessary suffering upon the enemy
taking the side of the majority
mistreating prisoners or civilians
using too many weapons
What type of govenment makes war crimes possible?
Limited government
A democracy
A dictatorship with unlimited power
A representative republic
What religious group in Sudan is experiencing oppression today?
Roman Catholics
Muslims
Jews
Christians
What is oppression? Pick two.
Being treated with respect
Being ignored
Being treated unfairly
Being held back, pushed down
How does the disease of HIV/AIDS hold back the progress of Africa?
It causes more conflict between countries
It keeps doctors and nurses too busy
The economy suffers when there is a high rate of sickness and death
It causes fighting and disagreements
How did colonial rule (from Europeans) in Africa lead to ethnic conflict after independence?
There were misunderstandings because of many different languages
Colonial powers created the countries' borders without caring about different ethnic groups
Many ethnic groups didn't care about independence
What is absolute location?
A general location in the Northern hemisphere
An exact location based on latitude and longitude
A general location in the Southern hemisphere
What is the poorest country in Africa, and in the world?
Egypt
South Africa
Nigeria
Rwanda
What continents were involve in the Atlantic Slave Trade (triangular trade)?
Europe, Africa, Asia
Europe, Africa, Americas
Africa, Americas, Australia
What is subsistence agriculture?
Growing cash crops to make money
Farmers who raise goats and cattle to sell
Growing crops or raising livestock to feed your family
Working on a large plantation
What factors have negatively impacted the economy of Africa? Pick three
I don't know
Atlantic Slave Trade
Corrupt governments
HIV//AIDS epidemic
