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Sub-Saharan Africa

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is an example of multiculturalism in Africa?

a)

People practicing the same religion in a region.

b)

Multiple languages being spoken in African countries.

c)

People adapting to the environment.

d)

Only one language is spoken in Africa.

2.

Most governments in Sub-Saharan Africa are..

a)

Limited

b)

Unlimited

c)

Democracies

d)

Free

3.

In Sudan, civilians have protested that their leader of the country step down. As a result, the government has violated their people's human rights. The government's power must be ______ to protect their citizens.

a)

Limited

b)

Granted more power

c)

Left alone

d)

Unlimited

4.

-Civil War in Sudan

- Genocide in Rwanda

-Apartheid in South Africa

The list above are examples of...

a)

Human Adaptations

b)

Conflicts resulting from European Colonization

c)

Examples of limited types of governments

d)

Examples of cultural diffusion

5.

How did the Berlin Conference impact African societies today?

a)

This created long-lasting tribal conflicts and unity issues.

b)

This created free governments in African countries.

c)

This created a civil Africa.

d)

Colonies were divided by geographic lines.

6.

Which region in the world experiences the MOST extreme poverty?

a)

North America

b)

Europe

c)

Sub-Saharan Africa

d)

Asia

7.

Which countrie experiences the BEST quality of life?

a)

Mali

b)

Seychelles

c)

Madagascar

8.

If a country mostly engages in livestock and agriculture, what type of economic system would they most likely have?

a)

Free Enterprise

b)

Traditional

c)

Socialist

d)

Communist

9.

If a country's economy consists of private freedom AND centralized economic planning by the government, what economic system would they most likely have?

a)

Free Enterprise

b)

Traditional

c)

Socialist

d)

Communist

10.

If a country's economy is controlled by the government, what economic system would they most likely have?

a)

Free Enterprise

b)

Traditional

c)

Socialist

d)

Communist

11.

Why might the circled region have a HIGH population density?

a)

This region is located in a desert.

b)

The land is flat and accessible.

c)

There is a water resource in this area.

d)

This region is located in the mountains.

12.

Capetown, located in the most southern part of Africa, has a ____ population density.

a)

High

b)

Medium

c)

Low

13.

Deforestation is an example of a

a)

Pull factor

b)

Human rights violation

c)

Human adaptation

d)

Environmental Modification

14.

Many families in Kisumu, Kenya survive by making rope out of sisal—a fierce-looking plant with sharp, sword-like leaves. The rope can be used to make bags, floor mats and other craft items.

The use of Sisal plant is an example of...

a)

Human Adaptation

b)

Environmental modification

c)

Cultural Diffusion

d)

Limited government

15.

Based on the images, we can conclude...

a)

Islam and Christianity have spread in Africa.

b)

English is the only language in Africa.

c)

There is only war occurring in Africa.

d)

There is only one religion in Africa.

16.

The use of real African fashion in the movie Black Panther, is an example of...

a)

Unlimited governments

b)

Economic dependency

c)

Colonization

d)

Cultural Diffusion

17.

The appropriate title for this diagram is...

a)

Impacts of Slavery on African Society

b)

Impacts of Slavery on American Society

c)

The Causes of Slavery

d)

Impacts of Slavery on European Society