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Human Geography of West Africa Self Check Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following strengthened colonial rule in Africa?

a)

infighting within kingdoms

b)

tension between African peoples

c)

practice of the Islamic faith

d)

the respect for African ethnic boundaries

2.

What was a consequence of how European nations drew boundaries for their African colonies?

a)

People of different religions were separated.

b)

European countries fought over territories.

c)

Africans were left to form their own governments.

d)

African ethnic groups were mixed together.

3.

What major challenge did African nations face both during colonization and after gaining their independence?

a)

rapidly increasing populations

b)

the loss of tribal languages

c)

conflict between religious groups

d)

poor educational systems

4.

Which of the following is one of the issues causing Africans to move to urban areas?

a)

decreasing populations

b)

decreasing food supplies

c)

increasing infrastructure

d)

increasing family size

5.

Which of the following systems is considered to be part of infrastructure?

a)

waste water systems

b)

health care systems

c)

national park systems

d)

public transportation systems

6.

How does urbanization in Africa affect infrastructure?

a)

It decreases stress on infrastructure.

b)

It reduces the amount of infrastructure.

c)

It prompts countries to limit access to infrastructure.

d)

It puts increased demand on infrastructure.

7.

Why is English the official language in Nigeria?

a)

because Yoruba is too difficult for young children to learn

b)

because of the influence of colonial rule

c)

because Great Britain still governs Nigeria

d)

because English is easier to read and write than many African languages

8.

What are griots?

a)

oral storytellers, singers, and musicians

b)

Western musicians, actors, and playwrights

c)

women in professions outside the home

d)

expert weavers of kente

9.

What helps Africans sell locally made products globally?

a)

government aid

b)

regional trading associations

c)

e-commerce

d)

reduced tariffs

10.

What is the main economic activity of more than half the population of West Africa?

a)

small business

b)

agriculture

c)

mining

d)

commercial fishing