WorksheetsGeography of Africa
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What does the word geography mean through a historian's lens?
The study of physical features
The study of ancient civilizations
The study of cultural traditions
The study of economic systems
Which of the following is the largest desert in the world?
Sahara Desert
Kalahari Desert
Gobi Desert
Atacama Desert
Which river runs through modern Mali, Niger, and Nigeria?
Nile River
Congo River
Niger River
Zambezi River
Which vegetation zone surrounds the rainforests of the Congo Basin?
Desert
Grassland
Savanna
Mediterranean
Which desert covers the southernmost tip of Africa?
Sahara Desert
Kalahari Desert
Namib Desert
Atacama Desert
Which natural resources were found in the Atlas Mountains and Ethiopian highlands?
Oil and gas
Iron and gold
Diamonds and gemstones
Coal and uranium
Which trade routes crisscross North Africa from the Sahara Desert to the gold-rich rainforests region?
Silk Road
Trans-Siberian Railway
Panama Canal
Trans-Saharan Trade Routes
Which African kingdoms were known for trading gold, ivory, ebony, and slaves?
Ghana, Mali, and Songhai
Egypt, Rome, and Greece
China, Japan, and Korea
India, Persia, and Babylon
What was the religion of Mansa Musa, the most noted leader of the kingdom of Mali?
Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism
Islam
What happened to the kingdom of Songhai after it was captured by foreign troops?
It became a center of learning
It was divided into military camps
It experienced a golden age of prosperity
It was conquered by the Mongols
