WorksheetsPhysical Geo of Africa
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
In reality, the African continent is...
the same size as Greenland
about 10x larger than Greenland
about 10x smaller than Greenland
Which desert lies furthest north of the African continent? It is also the largest desert in the region.
Kalahari desert
Gobi desert
Sahara desert
none of the options
Which river is located in northern Africa and crosses the Sahara desert from south to north?
Congo river
Niger river
Nile river
Amazon river
Only the northern part of this river crosses the Sahara desert. It ends in the Atlantic Ocean.
Niger river
Nile river
Congo river
Zambezi river
Which river is located in the central regions of the African continent, near the Equator line?
Niger river
Nile river
Congo river
Zambezi river
Is the Congo river navigable? Why?
No, it runs through high mountains for most of its territory
Yes, as it runs through mostly low and flat territory, only its beginning is on high mountains
Not sure
Which two African empires were located in the NORTHWEST region?
MALI
CONGO or KONGO
GHANA
AXUM
Which African empire was located NORTHEAST of the African continent?
Mali
Ghana
Axum
Congo or Kongo
Which empire was almost entirely located in a SAVANNA?
Mali
Ghana
Axum
Kongo
What empire had a large portion of its territory in a desert?
Mali
Ghana
Kongo
Axum
What empire had a large portion of its territory in a rainforest?
Mali
Ghana
Kongo
Axum
What might be some DRAWBACKS or CHALLENGES of settling near or in a desert?
It is very dry, not enough water for a growing population, farming, raising animals, etc.
Natural protection against enemies
Isolation from other civilizations as it is difficult to cross a desert
Easier to grow crops in this type of environment
Is the Niger river mostly navigable?
No, most of it runs through high mountains
Yes, most of it runs through low and flat land
Which African kingdoms or empires were located near the Niger river?
Kongo
Axum
Mali
Ghana
How might proximity to a river be BENEFICIAL to the development of a civilization?
Source of drinking water
Irrigation of crops to feed your people and farm animals
It makes communication with other groups more difficult
It makes transportation and trading easier if the rive is located on flat and low land
