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Sub-Saharan Africa

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How has the history of Sub-Saharan Africa contributed to political instability in some nations of the region?

a)

The devastation of the Second World War has left some nations struggling to recover.

b)

The end of foreign aid to the region is leaving many without proper food and medicine.

c)

The end of European colonization left some nations struggling to form effective

governments.

d)

The migration of the Bantu-speaking people across national boundaries has caused a

clash of cultures.

2.

English and French have become common languages spoken in Sub-Saharan Africa because

of —?

a)

a history of European colonization in the region

b)

the migration of many missionaries to the region

c)

a tradition of learning multiple languages in the region

d)

an established system of Christian schools in the region

3.

In what way did European colonization of Sub-Saharan Africa affect economic development in the region?

a)

Most economies primarily export natural resources.

b)

Command economies became a common institution.

c)

Traditional economies were encouraged to continue.

d)

Industrial economies were established in most nations.

4.

Many conflicts in Sub-Saharan Africa resulted from the way the European colonists --

a)

mined the region for resources

b)

educated different ethnic groups

c)

distributed farm land amongst the settlers

d)

established boundary lines between nations

5.

Based on the information in the excerpt, griots and griottes are an example of the influence

of tradition in the culture of Sub-Saharan Africa because they continue to —

a)

record historical events in Africa

b)

advise important political leaders

c)

educate others about their culture

d)

produce most of Africa’s literature

6.

Bishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela were both honored as Nobel Peace Prize recipients because of their commitment to —

a)

ending racial injustice

b)

protecting the environment

c)

building schools for the poor

d)

spreading Christian teachings

7.

Which mountain in Tanzania is Africa’s highest peak?

a)

Mount Kenya

b)

Mount Everest

c)

Mount McKinley

d)

Mount Kilimanjaro

8.

Which number indicates the location of Nigeria?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

9.

Which number indicates the location of South Africa?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

10.

Which economic indicator is the best evidence that South Africa's economic development is

not considered “more developed?”

a)

GDP

b)

Literacy Rates

c)

Urban Population

d)

Population below the poverty line

11.

South Africa’s economy is ranked thirtieth (30) in the world in terms of gross domestic product (GDP), yet has very high poverty rates. Which level of economic development best characterizes South Africa?

a)

Less Developed

b)

More Developed

c)

Underdeveloped

d)

Newly Developed

12.

According to the data, which country likely has the most developed economy?

a)

Kenya

b)

Nigeria

c)

Rwanda

d)

Uganda

13.

The government of South Africa adopted the system of apartheid in order to —

a)

Outlaw Protests

b)

Create Single-Party Rule

c)

Enforce strict racial segregation

d)

Make Afrikaans the National Language