WorksheetsAfrica - Exam (Golish)
Total questions: 84
Worksheet time: 43mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The African continent contains how many countries?
a)
40
b)
35
c)
54
d)
45
2.
Fill in the blank: Africa is the ____________ continent
a)
Largest
b)
Smallest
c)
Second largest
d)
Best
3.
Which king of Mali expanded the empire to its largest extent?
a)
Mansa Musa
b)
Mufasa
c)
Simba
d)
Sundiata Keita
4.
Who was "the Lion King" ?
a)
Simba
b)
Sundiata Keita
c)
Mufasa
d)
Mansa Musa
5.
Which continent is larger than Africa in both population and size?
a)
Asia
b)
Antarctica
c)
North America
d)
South America
6.
The African continent is home to how many people?
a)
800 milllion people
b)
1.2 billion people
c)
1.4 billion people
d)
2 billion people
7.
Where would you go to play Ampe with some local schoolchildren?
a)
Mali
b)
South Africa
c)
Ghana
d)
Timbuktu
8.
Where would you go to play Mbube Mbube with some local schoolchildren?
a)
Mali
b)
South Africa
c)
Ghana
d)
Timbuktu
9.
The Sahara stretches for how long across Northern Africa?
a)
Less than 1 million square miles
b)
2.5 million square miles
c)
3.6 million square miles
d)
4.2 million square miles
10.
The Zimbabwe Birds were carved from which local material?
a)
Granite
b)
Soapstone
c)
Limestone
d)
Sandstone
11.
What is the national emblem of the modern-day nation of Zimbabwe?
a)
Zimbabwe bird
b)
A lion
c)
Mbube
d)
An antelope
12.
Which region of Africa was most heavily influenced by Islam? We can still see traces today from the Arabic names for geographic features here
a)
Northern
b)
Eastern
c)
Central
d)
Western
e)
Southern
13.
About how much of the African continent is considered a desert?
a)
10%
b)
25%
c)
50%
d)
Africa does not contain deserts
14.
Which piece of African geography matches the following description:
If you imagined the desert as an ocean, this would be the shore. It gets its name from the Arabic for 'shore,' and is able to support plant and animal life. It is currently at risk of loss to the desert.
a)
The Serengeti
b)
The Sahara
c)
The Sahel
d)
Kilimanjaro
15.
There are how many distinct, geographic regions of Africa?
a)
3
b)
5
c)
7
d)
9
16.
Which of these are the most populated African country?
a)
Nigeria
b)
Egypt
c)
South Africa
d)
Zimbabwe
17.
Which piece of African geography matches the following description:
The name comes from the Swahili words meaning 'great whiteness.' The youngest person here was only 5 years old. A dormant volcano that "rises like Olympus over the Serengeti"
a)
Mt. Kilimanjaro
b)
The Sahara
c)
The Sahel
d)
The Horn of Africa
18.
Created in 1375 in Spain, this world map featured which African king?
a)
Hannibal Barca
b)
Mansa Musa
c)
Sundiata Keita
d)
Ramesses II
19.
Nigeria is home to over 250 ethnic groups, with the three (3) main groups being which of these:
a)
Yoruba
b)
Igbo
c)
Hausa
d)
Shona
e)
Zulu
20.
The region of Africa which was home to both the Empires of Ghana and Mali and the modern day nation of Nigeria is which of these?
a)
North
b)
East
c)
Central
d)
West
e)
South
21.
In what region of Africa is the Sahara?
a)
North
b)
East
c)
Central
d)
West
e)
South
22.
How many different languages are spoken in the country of Nigeria?
a)
1; Nigerian
b)
2; Nigerian and English
c)
12
d)
500+ native languages
23.
What is the name of the world's largest hot desert?
a)
Antarctica
b)
The Sahara
c)
The Atacama
d)
The Sonoran
24.
In what African country is the protected lands of the Serengeti?
a)
South Africa
b)
Africa
c)
Nigeria
d)
Tanzania
25.
What do we call Africa's highest point?
a)
The Great Pyramid
b)
Mt. Kilimanjaro
c)
Mt. Everest
d)
Mt. Denali
26.
What do we call Africa's lowest point?
a)
Death Valley
b)
The Dead Sea
c)
Lake Assal
d)
The Great Dip
27.
What do we call the 'transition zone' between the hot deserts of North Africa and the cooler climates of central and southern Africa?
a)
The Sahel
b)
The Sahara
c)
The Serengeti
d)
The Green Zone
28.
Mt. Kilimanjaro towers over the Serengeti in which African country?
a)
Tanzania
b)
Zimbabwe
c)
South Africa
d)
Nigeria
29.
Which African country matches the following description:
Located in West Africa, home to 250 different indigenous ethnic groups speaking over 500 unique languages. The most populated country in Africa
a)
Egypt
b)
South Africa
c)
Niger
d)
Nigeria
e)
Chad
30.
The Shona word meaning 'great house of stone' can be translated into which word?
a)
Lion
b)
Zimbabwe
c)
Zebra
d)
Giraffe
31.
Which civilization did Great Zimbabwe have regular trade contact with?
a)
Mali
b)
China
c)
Ghana
d)
India
32.
The wealthiest person in history and king of Mali was which of these?
a)
Mansa Musa
b)
Musa Keita
c)
Marco Polo
d)
Elon Musk
33.
Every region south of the Sahara is known as what?
a)
The Sahel
b)
Sub-Saharan Africa
c)
Southern Africa
d)
None of these
34.
Which piece of African geography matches the following description:
The 4th largest peninsula in the world. The birthplace of coffee. Contains the lowest point in Africa.
a)
The Horn of Africa
b)
Lake Assal
c)
Ethiopia
d)
The Sahara
35.
Which piece of African geography matches the following description:
A protected area in Tanzania which is famous for its wildlife. If you wanted to go on Safari, you would stay here.
a)
The Sahara
b)
The Serengeti
c)
The Sahel
d)
The Safari Park
36.
In which African country is the continent's highest point?
a)
Djibouti
b)
Tanzania
c)
Egypt
d)
South Africa
37.
Which of these were the first African Empire? It lasted from 350 - 1250 A.D., domesticated camels, and grew wealthy from trade in slaves, salt, and gold.
a)
Mali
b)
Ghana
c)
Songhai
d)
Egypt
38.
The Empire of Mali was founded by which of these rulers?
a)
Mansa Musa
b)
Sundiata Keita
39.
Ghana was the first African empire to domesticate which animal that allowed travel over the hot deserts?
a)
Horses
b)
Zebras
c)
Camels
d)
Elephants
40.
The largest empire in West Africa was which of these?
a)
Mali
b)
Songhai
c)
Ghana
d)
Egypt
41.
The Empire of Mali was renowned for its wealthy rulers, including __________ who was likely the richest person in history
a)
Sundiata Keita
b)
Jeff Bezos
c)
Mansa Musa
d)
Elon Musk
42.
On which world map did Mansa Musa and the Empire of Mali appear in 1375
a)
Atlas of Catalan
b)
The Orbis Mundi
c)
The Oikumene
d)
The World, by National Geographic
43.
The Great Zimbabwe complex spreads across how many acres?
a)
Less than 100
b)
1,000
c)
1,500
d)
1,800
44.
Which piece of African geography matches the following description:
The lowest point on the African continent. Located in the country of Djibouti. The saltiest lake in the world.
a)
Lake Baikal
b)
Lake Assal
c)
Lake Victoria
d)
Lake Superior
45.
The Great Zimbabwe complex is separated into how many areas?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
46.
Which of these are the best preserved (most intact) area of Great Zimbabwe?
a)
The Hill Palace
b)
The Valley Complex
c)
The Great Enclosure
d)
Great Zimbabwe is no longer intact
47.
Which African kingdom matches the following description:
A walled city that prospered for about 400 years. It could hold up to 18,000 people and had regular contact with China.
a)
Mali
b)
Great Zimbabwe
c)
Ghana
d)
Songhai
48.
From which ethnic group does the word 'Zimbabwe' come from?
a)
The Yoruba
b)
The Shona
c)
The Hausa
d)
The Igbo
49.
What is the purpose of a griot?
a)
It is a special instrument
b)
It is a type of African charm
c)
Pass down information and oral histories
d)
Enforce law and order
50.
How many people could Great Zimbabwe hold at its peak?
a)
50,000
b)
100,000
c)
18,000
d)
Less than 10,000
51.
How many organizations in Zimbabwe incorporate the Zimbabwe Bird into their logos?
a)
About 50
b)
Over 100
c)
250
d)
500+
52.
The Zimbabwe Bird appears on which of these items in Zimbabwe?
a)
Passports
b)
Money
c)
The national flag
d)
The Coat of Arms
e)
The Zimbabwe Bird appears on all of these items
53.
Which geographic feature matches the following description?
Stretching from East to West across Northern Africa, the largest hot desert in the world, very little if any plant or animal life exists here
a)
The Sahel
b)
The Sahara
c)
The Serengeti
54.
Which African empire lasted from 350 - 1250 A.D.?
a)
Mali
b)
Rome
c)
Ghana
d)
Egypt
55.
Which two (2) materials did Great Zimbabwe trade with China and other cultures?
a)
Slaves
b)
Gold
c)
Salt
d)
Ivory
e)
Iron
56.
How does the word 'Zimbabwe' translate into English?
a)
Big House of Stone
b)
Walled City
c)
The name of a modern, African country
d)
Royal Residence
57.
Identify the following image:
a)
The logo for the Tottenham Hotspurs, an English Premier League football team
b)
The Zimbabwe Bird
c)
The logo of the Communist Party in Africa
d)
None of these
58.
Why is the Zimbabwe Bird important?
a)
It is on money and other important legal documents like passports
b)
It is the logo of Zimbabwe's national sports teams
c)
It represents the kings of ancient Zimbabwe and modern Zimbabwe
d)
There is no such thing as a "Zimbabwe Bird"
59.
From where in Africa does the tradition of griots come from?
a)
Northern Africa
b)
Eastern Africa
c)
Western Africa
d)
Southern Africa
60.
How are griots chosen?
a)
They are born into it
b)
They have to go to school
c)
They are elected
d)
They are chosen by God
61.
Which African musical instrument matches the following description:
Made from a gourd. Many griots use this instrument to tell stories. This instrument uses strings to produce a sound like a harp or lyre.
a)
Kalimba
b)
Xylophone
c)
Kora
d)
Balafon
62.
Which African musical instrument matches the following description:
Made from a gourd. Many griots use this instrument to tell stories. This instrument uses percussion to produce a sound like a xylophone.
a)
Kalimba
b)
Xylophone
c)
Kora
d)
Balafon
63.
Which three (3) titles would accurately describe the role of a griot?
a)
Historian
b)
Storyteller
c)
Musician
d)
Fisher
e)
Cook
64.
From which African country does the game of "Ampe" come from?
a)
South Africa
b)
Ghana
c)
Mali
d)
Nigeria
65.
Which African empire lasted from 1266 - 1670?
a)
Mali
b)
Carthage
c)
Byzantine
d)
Ghana
66.
From which African country does the game of "Mbube Mbube" come from?
a)
South Africa
b)
Ghana
c)
Nigeria
d)
Mali
67.
Aside from being a musician and storyteller, which of these also describe the role of a griot?
a)
Athlete
b)
Hunter
c)
Historian
d)
Cook
68.
In which African country is the lowest point on the continent?
a)
Egypt
b)
Djibouti
c)
Nigeria
d)
South Africa
69.
How does a griot pass down information?
a)
They study in a special griot school
b)
Through speech
c)
Through writing
d)
Through games
70.
This large continent includes Egypt, The Congo, and the Great Sahara Desert!
a)
Africa
b)
Sweden
c)
Canada
71.
What biome covers most of Northern Africa?
a)
Tropical Rainforest
b)
Sahel
c)
Sahara Desert
d)
Savana
72.
Which African empire was known for its control of trans-Saharan trade routes and its capital, Timbuktu?
a)
Songhai Empire
b)
Mali Empire
c)
Kingdom of Ghana
d)
Benin Empire
73.
In the vast landscapes of Africa, hidden amongst the realms of magical creatures and wizards, Mount Kilimanjaro stands tall in which country?
a)
Kenya
b)
Tanzania
c)
Uganda
d)
Rwanda
74.
Which early West African kingdom was known for its wealth and trade in gold?
a)
Mali Empire
b)
Kingdom of Kush
c)
Great Zimbabwe
d)
Aksumite Empire
75.
In the vast lands of Africa, which magical realm is renowned for its ancient pyramids, reminiscent of the Pyramids of Giza?
a)
Morocco
b)
Egypt
c)
Sudan
d)
Tunisia
76.
In the vast expanse of the magical world, which country holds the title of the largest by area in the continent known to muggles as Africa?
a)
Egypt
b)
Algeria
77.
What was the main job of the griot?
a)
Protecting the village
b)
Storytelling
c)
Fishing for food
d)
Working with iron
e)
Working in the salt mines
78.
Which instrument used by griots was a percussion instrument similar to a xylophone?
a)
Balafon
b)
Kora
c)
Ngoni
79.
True or False: There are still some people working as griots in Africa today.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
80.
Who was Mansa Musa's Grandfather?
a)
Sundiata, the Lion King
b)
Khalifa
c)
Wati
81.
Under Mansa Musa the of Empire of Mali _________.
a)
collapsed
b)
doubled in size
c)
was founded
82.
What religion did Mansa Musa practice?
a)
Islam
b)
Christiantity
c)
Animism
83.
Group of traders who travel through the desert
a)
Fleet
b)
Swahili
c)
Caravan
d)
Morocco
84.
Relgious journey to holy city
a)
Fasting
b)
Alms
c)
Pilgrimage
d)
Prayer
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