WorksheetsAfrica geography, Population, Trade and Ethnic groups
Total questions: 57
Worksheet time: 43mins
The area indicated with the red arrow has a very low population density because it
floods annually.
is dominated by desert.
has been plagued by invasion.
is prone to outbreaks of disease.
Which African region has been negatively affected by commercial logging, excessive fuel wood consumption, and slash and burn farming techniques?
the Sahel
the Sahara
the savanna
the rainforest
Some farmers survive on subsistence farming; People depend on animal herding to make a living; People are semi-nomadic as they settle in one place until the water and grasses for grazing disappear
Sahara
Sahel
Savana
Tropical rain forest
In which region are some of Africa's most populated cities located?
Sahara
Sahel
Savanna
Tropical Rainforest
How are companies in the African Tropical Rainforest involved in trade?
They harvest rare and valuable wood that is sold around the world.
They do not want to cut down rare and valuable wood, so they fish instead.
The Congo River has too many snakes for companies to ship logs down the river.
The Congo River is a great place to swim.
Which statement about the population of the Sahara is correct?
Most people living in the Sahara work in the mining industry.
Most people living in the Sahara live in highly dense urban centers.
Most people living in the Sahara are nomadic
Most people living in the Sahara work in the logging industry.
What are many of the largest cities on or near?
sahel and Kalahari desert
rivers, lakes, coastline, water sources
sahel and Sahara desert
Atlas Mountains
How are companies in the African Tropical Rainforest involved in trade?
The Congo River provides transportation for carrying resources in/out of the area.
The Niger River leads to the Atlantic Ocean
They don't trade because they do not want to chop down trees.
They only sell wood to local people.
What physical feature is described here: Very few people live here because the climate is too hot, water is scarce, and it is impossible to farm.
Tropical Rainforest
Sahel
savanna
Sahara Desert
How do people living in areas around Africa's rainforest usually make a living?
Mining
Logging and Agriculture
Raising Camels
Living as nomadic herders
Which is the BEST explanation for the geographic location of the these ancient Egyptian cities and towns?
They were all located along the Nile for military defense purposes.
They were all located along the Nile for better trade with the Romans.
They were all located along the Nile because of irrigation, trade, and transportation.
They were all located along the Nile to limit contact with and to stay away from other nations.
The area indicated with the red arrow has a very low population density because it
floods annually.
is dominated by desert.
has been plagued by invasion.
is prone to outbreaks of disease.
Which factor is MOST LIKLEY to have had the greatest impact on human settlement patterns in Sub-Saharan Africa?
proximity to the region's numerous coal mines
proximity to water sources needed for subsistence farming
political boundaries created during European colonization
urbanization resulting from the growth of the oil industry in the region
Select all the ethnic groups of Africa.
Bantu
Arab
Ashanti
Muslims
Northern Africa has a large population of this ethnic group...
Swahili
Bantu
Christian
Arabs
Select the religious groups of Africa.
Muslims
Christians
Arabs
Swahili
including animals, plants, and features of the earth, have a spiritual essence?
What is the difference between an ethnic group and a religious group? Select the TRUE statement.
Individuals cannot choose which ethnic group they belong to.
Individuals cannot choose which religious group they belong to.
Those who are part of the same ethnic group always share common interests.
Religious Groups have the same ancestors.
The Golden Stool is sacred to which ethnic group?
Arabs
Ashanti
Swahili
Bantu
The main religion of the Arabs and Swahili is....
Traditional African Religion
Christianty
Islam
What ethnic group is circled in red?
Bantu
Swahili
Ashanti
Arabs
What ethnic group is circled in green?
Bantu
Ashanti
Swahili
Arabs
What ethnic group is circled in yellow?
Bantu
Ashanti
Swahili
Arabs
Which ethnic group is mixed with another ethnicity and has the most diversity?
Arabs
Bantu
Swahili
Ashanti
The majority of the Swahili people practice which religion?
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
Animism
Why is the Bantu migration so important in the study of Africa?
During the Bantu migration, the people refused to intermarry with Arabs or Muslims
The Bantu migration brought language and iron tools across Africa and allowed for better living conditions.
The migration was a force of action by the African government in the North
The migration led to the first settlements in the Sahara
The Ashanti people are mainly found where?
Africa
Kenya
Nigeria
Ghana
Select all the ethnic groups of Africa.
Bantu
Arab
Ashanti
Muslims
Swahili
Northern Africa has a large population of this ethnic group...
Swahili
Bantu
Christian
Arabs
Select the largest religious groups in Africa.
Muslims
Christians
Arabs
Swahili
What is the belief that animals, plants, and features of the earth have souls and should be respected or worshipped?
Islam
Animism
Christianity
Judaism
What is the difference between an ethnic group and a religious group? Select the TRUE statement.
Individuals cannot choose which ethnic group they belong to.
Individuals cannot choose which religious group they belong to.
Those who are part of the same ethnic group always share common interests.
Religious Groups have the same ancestors.
The Golden Stool is sacred to which ethnic group?
Arabs
Ashanti
Swahili
Bantu
The main religion of the Arabs and Swahili is....
Traditional African Religion
Christianty
Islam
Which term refers to a group of human beings whose members identify with one another based on common language, culture, or history?
clan
minority
ethnic group
religious group
If you are describing someone who is a member of the Ashanti people, what are you describing?
Ethnic group
Language
Religious group
Education
Ethnic groups share common characteristics like
income, eye color, and pets.
talent, jobs, and education.
language, race, and customs.
number of children, favorite shows, and favorite food.
Which would be an example of a religious group?
people who grow similar food
people who share a language or religion
people who share a belief in god or gods
people who like to read the same literature
What religion did the Arabs bring with them to Africa?
Islam
Judaism
Animism
Christianity
Which best describes the religion of the Bantu people?
most are Muslims
nearly all Bantu are Christians
most Bantu practice Animism
the Bantu practice a wide variety of religions
Select all RELIGIOUS groups
Islam, Christianity, Animism/Traditional beliefs
Arabs, Muslims, Ashanti
Christianity, Swahili
Arabs, Bantu, Ashanti
Do religious groups depend on ancestery?
Yes
No
What is an ancestor?
a person who has passed away, like a great grandparent that you are related to
A stranger you meet on the train
Someone who is taller than you
Your future children are your ancestors
