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Africa

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
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1.

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

a)

he 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.

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

6.

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

7.

Which mountain in Tanzania is Africa’s highest peak?

a)

Mount Kenya

b)

Mount America

c)

Mount Kilimanjaro

d)

Mount Everest

8.

African folktales reflect traditional Sub-Saharan Africa culture because they have been

a)

carved in stone monuments for all to see

b)

recreated by moviemakers and playwrights

c)

preserved in African libraries for centuries

d)

passed on orally from generation to generation

9.

Which number on the map indicates the location of South Africa?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

10.

Which of the following rivers is located in west Africa?

a)

Niger River

b)

Suez Canal

c)

Happy RIver

d)

Nile River

11.

Which of the following rivers is located in north Africa

a)

Niger River

b)

Great River

c)

Nile River

d)

Blue River

12.

Which of the following oceans is on Africa’s east side?

a)

Atlantic

b)

Southern

c)

Indian

d)

Gulf of Mexico