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WorksheetsAfrica Unit
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
The Bantu migrations are most closely associated with the
Columbian Exchange.
spreading of cultures in Africa.
Spanish colonialism in Central America.
movement of Muslims across the Middle East.
Which question is MOST LIKELY a fundamental economic question?
Who will pay the taxes?
Who will educate the workers?
Who will get the goods and services produced?
Who will do the work to produce the goods and services?
Which characteristic describes part of the demographics of an average country in Sub-Saharan Africa?
high literacy rate
high GDP per capita
high life expectancy
high infant mortality rate
Which statement BEST describes Jomo Kenyatta's importance in post-colonial Africa?
He advocated non-violence in winning independence for Kenya.
He led a revolution against the British who controlled his country.
He allied with the Soviet Union to defeat the pro-capitalist government.
He accepted assistance from Fidel Castro to overthrow the British in Kenya.
Who is often considered the "Father" of Kenya?
Kenyata Mboya
Jomo Kenyatta
Joseph Murumbi
Daniel arap Moi
What is a difference between an authoritarian government and a democratic government?
In authoritarian governments, the people rule.
In authoritarian governments, many have power.
In democracies, the power of the government is limited.
In democracies, government officials gain power through force.
How does a traditional economy differ from a market economy?
In a traditional system, economic decisions are based on custom.
In a market system, the government answers the three basic questions.
In a market system, a central authority owns the factors of production.
In a traditional system, a great variety of goods and services are available.
Christians make up almost 45% of the population of Africa. Which African ethnic group is made up of both Protestants and Catholic Christians?
Arab
Ashanti
Bantu
Swahili
Until the mid-20th century the largest impediment to trade between area "1" and area "2" on the map was
climate
religion
lack of knowledge
lack of tradeable goods
The World Bank is an organization that strives to reduce poverty, especially in "Third World," or developing, nations. Which continent has the greatest need for assistance from the World Bank due to drought, political corruption and instability, and a high rate of HIV/AIDS?
Africa
Europe
Oceania
North America
What is the BEST explanation for the population density in the red circled area?
The region is dominated by a desert climate.
The region has suffered civil wars and invasions.
That region is home to trade, industry, and adequate precipitation.
The region was once the central focus of the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
What conclusion can be drawn from the information in the chart?
Africa's total number of HIV/AIDS cases makes up close to 20% of the world's total AIDS cases.
Poverty and lack of education are the only factors that have pushed the African AIDS rate to 6.1%.
A major challenge facing African governments is finding a way to effectively combat the AIDS epidemic.
North American AIDS rates are lower than the worldwide rate because of extensive government intervention and spending.
Which number on the map represents the country of South Africa?
1
2
3
4
If population growth occurs in an area that depends on farming, what might be a direct result?
Mining for minerals in the area will decrease.
Air pollution from farm equipment will increase.
Deforestation will occur to clear land for additional farms.
The area will also see an increase in industrial productivity.
Based on the map, Botswana, a country in Sub-Saharan Africa, is
not vulnerable to desertification.
extremely vulnerable to desertification.
more vulnerable to desertification than Namibia.
less vulnerable to desertification than Zambia.
Nigeria has a mixed/command economy. Which resource does the government of Nigeria keep under their control?
oil reserves
heavy industry
cattle production
commercial agriculture
In 1994 South Africans elected Nelson Mandela president, after he and the previous president helped pass laws to end apartheid. This election was the first of its kind in South African history and resembled US elections which are guided by the Constitution and include
term limits for all elected officials.
equal media coverage for all candidates.
universal suffrage for men and women of all races.
mandatory registration for everyone over eighteen.
Why have most Egyptians lived along the Nile River and the Nile Delta?
Land is cheap there.
The pyramids are located there.
It is close to land that can grow crops.
It is home to many important religious sites.
Which number represents the country of Egypt?
1
2
3
4
In which region would you find the Atlas Mountains?
South Asia
Middle East
Southwestern Africa
Northwestern Africa
