WorksheetsSub Sahara Unit
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which historical figure is most known for his efforts to end racial injustices in South Africa?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Nelson Mandela
Booker T. Washington
W.E.B. DuBois
Which of the following facts would most influence how works of art are created in Sub-Saharan Africa?
the museums available to display works of art
the tools available to make clothing
the colors of paint available
the natural resources that are readily available
What is the main cause of the following issues:
- Political Corruption
-Political Instability
-Conflicts over border lines
American Imperialism in Sub-Saharan Africa
Political influences by the German Nazi Party
European Colonization of Sub-Saharan Africa
Enforcement of Apartheid in South Africa
What is the main cause of the following issues:
- Political Corruption
-Political Instability
-Conflicts over border lines
American Imperialism in Sub-Saharan Africa
Political influences by the German Nazi Party
European Colonization of Sub-Saharan Africa
Enforcement of Apartheid in South Africa
Which geographic features stretches across all of Northern Africa?
Sahara Desert
Kalahari Desert
Patagonian Desert
Thar Desert
Which country from Sub-Saharan Africa is being identified in the image?
Sudan
South Africa
Nigeria
Ethiopia
Which geographic feature is the highest point of elevation in Africa?
Mt. Everest
The Himalaya Mountains
Madagascar
Mt. Kilimanjaro
What was one of the main reasons for European Colonization of Africa?
gain access to Africa's abundant Natural Resources
to spread Christianity to indigenous groups in Africa
to teach the English language to native Africans
to enforce Apartheid laws in the region
Which of the following would prevent Sub-Saharan cultures from spreading to other areas?
Rivers section off portions of the region
Sub-Saharan Culture traits are found in every country throughout the World
Geographic features such as deserts & oceans create boarders
Governmental laws restrict cultural diffusion
What ocean is located to the West (left) of Africa?
Atlantic
Indian
Pacific
Arctic
If South Africa is considered a Newly Developed country; which economic indicators would be fit?
High GDP / High Life Expectancy Rate
Low GDP / High Life Expectancy Rate
Low Poverty Rate / Low GDP
High GDP / High Poverty Rate
South African laws that enforced racial segregation were known as....
Human Rights
Black Codes
Jim Crow Laws
Apartheid
A story that is passed down through generations by word of mouth, and usually based on a culture's way of life is known as a .....
Urban Legend
Folktale
Biography
Tall Tale
Is Africa a country or a continent?
Country
Continent
What is the primary (main) export of most countries in Sub-Saharan Africa as a result of European Colonization?
3rd Party Services
Textiles (clothing / cloth)
Manufactured Goods
Natural Resources
What is the Great Rift Valley?
Fracture in the earth that runs from Syria to Mozambique.
Fracture in the earth that is caused by mining in western Africa.
Fracture in the earth caused by water erosion.
Part of the Nile River during the rainy season.
What natural resources are found throughout Africa?
Copper, aluminum, silver, diamonds, and fish
Trees, gold, agriculture, oil, and diamonds
Gold, oil, diamonds, copper, and uranium
cats, dogs, ring-pops, and rain
Define agriculture.
mining throughout Africa
science of farming (growing crops) and raising cattle
irrigation used in the Southwest Asia
a riverbed that remains dry except during the rainy season
What covers the northern portion of Africa? This land form goes through 12 countries.
Antarctica
Kalahari Desert
Zambezi Desert
Sahara Desert
The equator runs through the middle of Africa. How would you describe the overall climate of this area?
wet, humid, receives plenty of rainfall
arid but cold especially during the winter season
semi-arid to hyper-arid (in most areas) tropical (centrally) and warm due to the location of the equator
semi-arid to very arid, receives little rainfall
Define colonialism.
One country expands to take over a bordering country.
Two countries at war usually arguing over people's rights.
One country shares control of another country's government to help it grow independently.
One country takes control over another region, land, or territory to colonize (including imperialism - government and economic reasons, etc.
How would you describe Africa's rivers/waterways?
Rivers are found throughout Africa. The rivers make travel and trade easy.
Difficult for trade and travel because of rapids and waterfalls.
Many people use rivers in the south because of the trade routes that have been established.
Many European countries used them for trade especially in the north.
Define subsistence farming.
Farmers grow food for themselves not for profit. Survival.
Farmers grow food to supplement (add) to their income in addition to their factory jobs.
Farmers who grow food and sell to major markets.
Farming that includes a special irrigation system.
From which continent did countries colonize Africa?
Asia
North America
South America
Europe
What is the term for apartness and promoting racial segregation in South Africa?
Apartheid
Civil disobedience
Philanthropy
What is the term for unfair treatment and showing favor over one person over another
philanthropy
discrimination
repeal
migration
What is the gray area called on this map of Africa?
Sahel
Sahara Desert
Mojave Desert
Savannahs
