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END OF UNIT: How developed is Africa?

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Africa is a ..................

a)

country

b)

city

c)

continent

d)

capital city

2.

We have discussed in lessons that many people sterotype (have a typical view) Africa, but why?

a)

Lack of education of the continent.

b)

The issue of the single story - they have heard limited information.

c)

The media often projects a negative helpless / image.

d)

People are well educated about the diversity and differences across Africa.

3.

When studying development in geography we are ...............

(tick all correct answers).

a)

looking at how advanced one country is compared to another.

b)

looking at what is causing climate change.

c)

looking at how ecosystems vary across the continent.

d)

looking at how people live and how money is generated and is divided in a country.

4.

Countries can be categorised based on their wealth using the terms HIC, NEE (Newly emerging economy) and LIC (Low Income Country), but what does the term HIC mean?

a)

Higher income capital

b)

Higher income country

c)

Higher initial capital

d)

Higher initial country

5.

We measure how developed (advanced) one country is compared to another by looking at development indicators. Which of the following are real examples of development indicators. Tick all correct answers.

a)

Access to technology such as mobile phones

b)

Gross National Product (GDP)

c)

Access to doctors per 100,000

d)

Life expectancy

6.

The GNI per capita (per person) of a country is one way to measure wealth, but what does GNI stand for?

a)

Gross new income

b)

Gross national income

c)

Gross national insurance

7.

We have looked at life on 4 different levels development in lessons. Which of the following are characteristics (what is typical) of life at level 2 in which 3 billion people live? Choose all correct answers.

a)

Basic meals, now may include some meat, vegetables.

b)

People are able to meet their basic needs - e.g. access to food and clean water.

c)

Earnings of $2-$8 per day.

d)

Most people are employed in farming.

e)

There is likely some access to electricity.

8.

How much money would you earn on level 1?

a)

Around $32 a day

b)

Around $16 a day

c)

Around $4 a day

d)

Around $1 a day

9.

Select all the true statements on Africa.

a)

It is a diverse continent with over 54 countries.

b)

It has many climate types, from arid to tropical rainforest.

c)

It has a range of wealth both between and within countries.

d)

No one in Africa can speak English.

10.

Select the best definition for colonialism.

a)

When a country or region decides it will be the better ruler and takes over a country.

b)

When a country or region fully takes over another country, filling it with an army and exploiting it environmentally.

c)

When a country or region partially or fully takes over another country, filling it with people and exploiting it economically.

11.

What was the Berlin Conference?

a)

A conference in the 1800s between European Nations.

b)

A conference in the 1700s between European Nations.

c)

A conference in the 1800s between many different countries.

d)

A conference in the 1700s between many different countries.

12.

What was the aim of the Berlin Conference?

a)

To go to war with Africa.

b)

To divide up Africa and prevent war between European countries.

c)

To divide up Africa and start wars.

d)

To give Africa its independence.

13.

Why did Europe exploit Africa? Select two

a)

For natural resources

b)

For cheap labour / slaves

c)

Because Europe was running out of space.

14.

How can Ethiopia's harsh climate affect development?

a)

They can't grow crops or have factories.

b)

They struggle to turn ocean water into drinking water.

c)

They spend a lot of money on air conditioning.

15.

What natural resources does Ethiopia sell?

a)

Oil

b)

Coffee

c)

Cotton

d)

Diamond

16.

Which of the following natural resources is worth more money?

a)

Oil

b)

Coffee

17.

How can being landlocked impact development? Select two

a)

Trade is more expensive.

b)

Trade is impossible.

c)

Trade is more difficult.

d)

Trade can only be done by rail.

18.

How can conflict lead to less development? Select multiple

a)

Money has to be spent on repairing damaged buildings

b)

Infrastructure becomes damaged, so businesses don't invest

c)

Wars cost a lot of money on weapons and armour

d)

Important buildings like hospitals and schools could be destroyed

19.

Which country recently built a railway for Ethiopia?

a)

China

b)

Somalia

c)

Nigeria

d)

Eritrea