WorksheetsUnit 5 Test Corrections
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 22mins
Which of the following is NOT a reason Nelson Mandela is a hero to many in South Africa?
led a long struggle to end apartheid
become the first black president of South Africa
Ended the HIV/AIDS epidemic in South Africa
worked to create equality among ALL races in South Africa
In what region does the United Nations need to focus their education efforts in order to combat HIV/AIDS?
East and South Africa
Northern Africa
The Congo Basin region
Saharan Africa
Which of the following best explains the goal of Europeans in the Berlin Conference as illustrated in the cartoon above?
to divide up Africa among European countries to gain control of natural resources
to Christianize the continent
To build European communities on the continent.
to spread democracy throughout Africa
Africans are more at risk for infectious diseases in Africa compared to developed regions. Which of the following factors explains why?
malnutrition among population
widespread extreme poverty
humanitarian aid
lack of sanitation
Which of the following factors helped Europeans draw borders in Africa?
availability of natural resources
conflict among ethnic groups
languages throughout the continent
input from African leaders
What was apartheid?
the repressive and racist South African policy that limited the rights of black South Africans
The South African policy that worked to address HIV/AIDS in the region
The South African policy instituted by tribal leaders that would enslave peasants
The South African policy that removed land from white landowners
Which country was a genocide carried out on the Tutsi people by the Hutu people?
RWANDA
SUDAN
DARFUR
BURUNDI
Identify all examples of primary economic activities.
corn farming
emerald mining
petroleum processing plant
HIV / AIDS research
Identify all examples of secondary economic activities.
clothing manufacturing plant
cobalt mining
petroleum processing plant
Tourism on South African coast
Identify all examples of tertiary economic activities.
Tours of ancient palace of Mansa Musa
President of South Africa
chocolate manufacturing
Shark watching tourism on South African coast
Identify the challenges facing LDC countries in Africa today.
saturation of vaccines.
lack of infrastructure
commodity dependency on natural resources
high-calorie diets have led to problems with obesity
Identify the factors causing migration.
Ethiopian refugees fleeing the country due to increase violence.
push factor
pull factor
migration factor
positive factor
Identify the characteristics of a country that would have a HIGH STANDARD OF LIVING.
high GDP per capita
high life expectancy
low infant mortality
low literacy rate
Identify the characteristics of a country that would have a LOW STANDARD OF LIVING.
low GDP per capita
high infant mortality
high life expectancy
low literacy rate
Which of the statements is TRUE about fertility rate trends in Africa.
Africa is experiencing high growth due to high fertility rates across the continent.
Developed countries in Africa are seeing shrinking populations in Africa
Fertility rates have dropped significantly in the region due to increased violence
Fertility rates have dropped significantly due to lack of food security in the region.
* Newly independent country
* rebel groups trying to overthrow the government
*experienced man-made famine.
Which country is being described above?
Zimbabwe
Somalia
Ethiopia
Burundi
South Sudan
Country has the natural resource cobalt - and cobalt mining is dangerous and many times children work the mines.
Which country is being described above?
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Somalia
Ethiopia
Burundi
South Sudan
* Has been a constant target for terror groups
* Has a region who claim they are independent
* History of instability in government
Which country is being described above?
Burkina Faso
Somalia
Ethiopia
Burundi
South Sudan
Identify the positive impacts of the Great Green Wall.
climate change has been fully reversed
tree roots hold water which has helped to fill up underground wells
trees provide shade which has resulted in a reduced use for watering crops
the canopy of the trees has reduced the humidity in the region.
What factor in the geography of Africa has brought disunity among the continent?
It is more long than it is tall - which means it has a variety of climates.
lack of freshwater has resulted in countries turning on one another
the many desert regions have resulted in food security issues and countries fighting for aid.
the harsh climate throughout has made travel difficult
What factor best explains why only approx 12% of the African population fully claim a tribal religion as their only faith?
due to the mistreatment of Africans at the hands of Europeans - many Africans became atheist
Africans adopted the cultures of Europeans and SW Asians through cultural diffusion through trade interaction and colonization
Ethnic cleansing efforts wiped out many tribal religions
Forced conversion of outside faiths
What have been some of the challenges to access to healthcare for the people of Africa?
Not enough doctors
Africa is too isolated
many Africans are too far away from a hospital
people do not believe in science.
Which of the following are classified a EPIDEMIC in Africa?
HIV/AIDS
Ebola
MALARIA
Covid-19
IDENTIFY THE ILLNESS:
SPREAD BY INSECTS AND IS A LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH OF CHILDREN IN AFRICA
HIV/AIDS
EBOLA
MALARIA
PNEUMONIA
IDENTIFY THE ILLNESS:
ILLNESS THAT REDUCES A INDIVIDUAL'S ABILITY TO FIGHT OFF INFECTIONS
HIV/AIDS
EBOLA
MALARIA
PNEUMONIA
IDENTIFY THE ILLNESS:
Illness that reduces a individuals ability to fight off infections
HIV/AIDS
SYMPTOMS: diarrhea and high temperature
EBOLA
Spread by insects and is a leading cause of death for children under 5
MALARIA
One of the TOP 3 causes of death for children
PNEUMONIA
IDENTIFY THE ILLNESS:
#1 CAUSE OF DEATH AMONG CHILDREN UNDER 5
HIV/AIDS
EBOLA
MALARIA
PNEUMONIA
WHAT IS THE INEQUITY IN SCHOOL FUNDING IN AFRICA?
MORE $ SPENT ON BOYS
MORE $ SPENT ON HIGH SCHOOL
WAY MORE $ SPENT ON COLLEGE EDUCATIONS
LESS % OF GDP SPENT IN AFRICA
CHALLENGES THAT HAVE RESULTED IN A LOWER QUALITY OF EDUCATION IN AFRICA
LACK OF TRAINED TEACHERS
LACK OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS
LACK OF PROPER SANITATION IN SCHOOLS
MORE WOMEN SEEKING A EDUCATION
WHAT RESOURCE WAS KING LEOPOLD SEEKING?
RUBBER
COBALT
DIAMONDS
COCOA
Medical condition that some view as back luck -so those with the condition suffer from discrimination and abuse.
Albinism
HIV/AIDS
EBLOA
MALARIA
IDENTIFY THE TERM:
Created by the UN to measure the development of every country.
HDI - Human Development Index
Quality of Life
Standard of Living
Infrastucture
IDENTIFY THE TERM:
Refers to the degree to which an individual is healthy, comfortable, and able to participate and enjoy life.
HDI - Human Development Index
Quality of Life
Standard of Living
Infrastucture
IDENTIFY THE TERM:
Refers to the degree to the amount and quality of material goods and services available to a population
HDI - Human Development Index
Quality of Life
Standard of Living
Infrastucture
IDENTIFY THE TERM:
Systems and facilities a country needs in order to function properly.
HDI - Human Development Index
Quality of Life
Standard of Living
Infrastucture
Why do people seek out witch doctors over medical doctors in Africa?
Witch drs are more trustworthy
There are way more witch doctors
Medical doctors won't help a tribe with witch doctors
Witch doctors bad mouth medical drs.
Which country is identified by #4?
Somalia
Ethiopia
Sudan
South Sudan
Which country is identified by #2?
Rwanda
Burundi
Democratic Republic of the Congo
South Sudan
Which country is identified by #16?
Rwanda
South Africa
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Kenya
Which country is identified by #6?
South Sudan
Sudan
Ethiopia
Somalia
Which countries were never colonized?
Liberia
South Africa
Ethiopia
Kenya
