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WorksheetsAfrica
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
How has the history of Sub-Saharan Africa contributed to political instability in some nations of the region?
he devastation of the Second World War has left some nations struggling to recover.
The end of foreign aid to the region is leaving many without proper food and medicine.
The end of European colonization left some nations struggling to form effective governments.
The migration of the Bantu-speaking people across national boundaries has caused a clash of cultures.
English and French have become common languages spoken in Sub-Saharan Africa because of —
a history of European colonization in the region
the migration of many missionaries to the region
a tradition of learning multiple languages in the region
an established system of Christian schools in the region
In what way did European colonization of Sub-Saharan Africa affect economic development in the region?
Most economies primarily export natural resources.
Command economies became a common institution.
Traditional economies were encouraged to continue.
Industrial economies were established in most nations.
Many conflicts in Sub-Saharan Africa resulted from the way the European colonists —
mined the region for resources
educated different ethnic groups
distributed farm land amongst the settlers
established boundary lines between nations
Bishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela were both honored as Nobel Peace Prize recipients because of their commitment to —
ending racial injustice
protecting the environment
building schools for the poor
spreading Christian teachings
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 —
record historical events in Africa
advise important political leaders
educate others about their culture
produce most of Africa’s literature
Which mountain in Tanzania is Africa’s highest peak?
Mount Kenya
Mount America
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Everest
African folktales reflect traditional Sub-Saharan Africa culture because they have been
carved in stone monuments for all to see
recreated by moviemakers and playwrights
preserved in African libraries for centuries
passed on orally from generation to generation
Which number on the map indicates the location of South Africa?
1
2
3
4
Which of the following rivers is located in west Africa?
Niger River
Suez Canal
Happy RIver
Nile River
Which of the following rivers is located in north Africa
Niger River
Great River
Nile River
Blue River
Which of the following oceans is on Africa’s east side?
Atlantic
Southern
Indian
Gulf of Mexico
