WorksheetsAfrica Unit--Human Geography
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 1hrs 13mins
Which of these is a policy that calls for the complete separation of races?
(a)
Which of these was a leader of the African National Congress?
(a)
Which of these established the rules for dividing Africa among European nations?
(a)
Which of these is a term used to describe a disease affecting a large population over a wide geographic area?
(a)
Which of these is a religion based on the teachings of the prophet Muhammed?
(a)
What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference?
To preserve indigenous cultures
To divide Africa among European powers
To establish democracy in Western Africa
To promote economic freedom
Most of Africa is engaged in ______________ agriculture.
Commercial
Subsistence
Tertiary
Cottage
Africa's two main religions are -
Islam and Judaism
Animism and Budhism
Judaism and Christianity
Christianity and Islam
This religion creates regionality in Northern Africa
Islam
Christianity
Animism
Budhism
The system of legalized segregation in South Africa
Genocide
Colonization
Apartheid
Imperialism
Countries that practice subsistence agriculture most likely have a -
Highly developed status
Less developed status
Industrialized economy
Many tertiary jobs
What type of infrastructure would you most likely find in a country that practices subsistence agriculture?
New subway systems and large hospitals
Dirt roads and poor sanitation systems
Modern schools and solar energy
Paved highway interstate systems
What natural resource has changed the economy of many North African countries?
Oil
Mask-making
Jewelry
Coal
This physical feature made civilization possible in Egypt.
Congo River
Niger River
Lake Victoria
Nile River
This industry makes money when people travel to that area and visit places.
Agriculture
Tourism
Oil Refining
Mining
Where did the earliest humans originate?
Africa
Europe
North America
Asia
The Egyptians developed what process to prevent the body from decaying?
mummification
burial
rigor mortis
cremation
example of raw material
cell phone
computer
pen
corn
example of manufactured goods
silver
corn
wheat
cell phones
colonization
country extends its power into other territories for economic or political gain
when a country colonized another country and moves in
when one country takes over due to family issues
when a country stops trading with another country all of the sudden
What did Africa have before Colonization?
Languages, tribes, traditions
Presidents
No power
Money, resources, and cattle
Who colonized Africa?
Asians
Europeans
White Americas
Africans
Who ran the Berlin Conference?
Europeans
Asians
Americans
Africans
At the Berlin Conference, Europeans decided how to
remove resources from Africa
divide up Africa
give power to African kingdoms
support African rulers
Why did Nelson Mandela go to jail?
For fighting and help protest against Apartheid
For fighting for Apartheid and European rights
For beating someone up in his cell for talking ugly to him
For his violent behavior to end Apartheid
What were some of the negative impacts of imperialism on Africa?
Increase in economic prosperity
Exploitation of natural resources, loss of traditional cultures, and political instability
Preservation of traditional cultures
Strengthening of political institutions
What are some examples of traditional African art, music, and dance that showcase the continent's cultural diversity?
Masks, sculptures, drumming, storytelling, call-and-response singing, and dance styles
Hip hop, rock, and pop music
Opera, ballet, and classical music
Folk music, square dancing, and country music
What are some of the major economic challenges facing African nations in the modern era?
High literacy rates, strong infrastructure, stable political environment
Access to quality healthcare, low levels of corruption, high GDP growth
Poverty, corruption, lack of infrastructure, and political instability
Abundance of natural resources, low unemployment, strong international trade partnerships
What is Africa's largest river?
The Mississippi River
The Nile River
The Yellow River
The Congo River
What is the name of the large desert that covers most of northern Africa?
The Sahara Desert
The Mojave Desert
The Nile Desert
I don't know
The total population of Africa is most accurately described as _____________.
Over one million
Over one billion
Over one hundred thousand
Over a hundred million
Africa is the ________ largest continent in the world, spanning 5,000 miles from end to end.
Most
Second
Third
Fourth
Which of the following are biomes found in Africa? (select all that apply)
Desert
Rain Forest
Chaparral
Savanna
Which of the following bodies of water does *not* border Africa?
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Red Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Africa is a country
True
False
Farm Product grown to be sold or traded rather than used by the farm family
Subsistence Farming
Cash Crop
Souks
Pandemic
The spread of disease across a large area.
Hieroglyphics
Souks
Cash Crop
Pandemic
Farming that provides the basic needs of a family with little surplus
Cash Crop
Subsistence Farming
Surplus Farming
Family Farming
An indigenous person is an individual who is native to a place
True
False
In sub-Saharan Africa, less than 50% of the population has access to safe drinking water because of environmental pollution. How has this shortage of safe drinking water most likely affected development in sub-Saharan Africa?
It has slowed economic growth.
It has increased the size of the Sahara.
It has increased population growth.
It has slowed deforestation of the rainforest.
What effect does poor soil and deforestation have on land in Africa?
Land is excellent for archaeological dig sites.
Land becomes useless for agriculture.
Land becomes part of national park systems.
Land becomes a better place to raise a family.
In the Sahel, overgrazing and drought have resulted in a decrease in the steppe region and increase of the Sahara. What is this process called?
Deforestation
Desertification
Unequal Distribution
Environmental Pollution
Which of the following explains why the population of the Sahara is low?
There is too much oil there.
There is too much water there.
There is a scarcity of oil there.
There is limited access to water there.
Where in Africa would you expect to find the highest population density?
along rivers, near the coast, and in the Savannah
along rivers, near the coast, and in the Saharh
in the Sahel , along the coast, and in the Tropical Rainforest
near the coast, in the Savannah, and in the Sahel
In which has South Africa specialized?
oil production
textiles
meat processing
gold and diamond mining
Africa, like all continents, has mountains. What is the highest elevation on the continent of Africa?
Great Rift Valley
Mt. Kilimanjaro
Atlas Mountains
Great Pyramids
Which of the following landforms is the largest desert region on Earth?
Gobi Desert
Kalahari Desert
Sahara Desert
Sahel Region
This is the longest river in the world, and no river is more vital to its region:
Amazon
Nile
Congo
Well over one thousand _______________________________ are used by the people in Africa, and that is the most on any continent.
languages
cultures
religions
tools
The countries in Africa are held back, or less developed, because of the years of colonial rule by powers from which of the following continents?
Asia
Europe
North America
South America
Which of the following problems is the least dangerous threat to the African people today?
poverty- most people live on $2 per day
violence between ethnic groups
diseases, and not enough medical help
dangerous big game animals
What is deforestation?
Leaving trees alone
Cutting down trees
Planting trees
Mining
What is desertification?
The desert shrinking due to high winds
The desert when it is experiencing heavy rainfall
The desert expanding into areas that were once farmland
The destruction of trees and other shrubs
True or False: The Sahara desert is a harsh environment with extreme conditions located at the northernmost part of Africa.
True
False
What does "arid" mean?
very hot
very dry
very isolated
very bare
How many countries are in Africa?
50
48
54
12
I am the major ocean to the west of Africa.
Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
According to the data, which country likely has the most developed economy?
Kenya
Nigeria
Rwanda
Uganda
What is the largest body of water located in Africa?
Lake Victoria
Caspian Sea
Lake Ontario
Lake Tanganyika
Live mostly in northern Africa and speak Arabic and most practice Islam.
Jews
Arabs
Bantu
Ashanti
What does it mean to diversify the economy?
stop the brain drain
create variety in economy
produce only one commodity
import all raw materials
To have a short supply of something
Irrigation
Potable Water
Scarcity
Cholera
An infection in your intestines caused by contaminated water or food
Cholera
Potable Water
Human Environment Interaction
Agriculture
The change when farming land dries out and becomes a desert
Desertification
Flow
Climate
Physical Water Scarcity
Is there a vaccine for Malaria?
Yes
No
Which term best fits the above image?
Famine
Scarcity
Desalination
Desertification
Which of the following definitions best fits with the term "famine"?
Removing minerals, particularly salt, from water so crops can grow.
Farming and/or raising enough livestock to live and feed ones family
Not enough food or water to go around to everyone.
Limited amount of food and water to nourish the body, causing malnutrition.
What is the illegal hunting or capturing of wild animals known as?
Deforestation
Poaching
Selective Pressure
Keystone Species
What are some causes of government instability in Africa?
Tribalism, colonial legacy, lack of education
Corruption, ethnic and religious conflicts, economic instability, weak institutions, and lack of democratic processes.
Lack of resources, political polarization, military coups
Foreign intervention, natural disasters, high population growth
How does government instability affect the economy of African countries?
Government instability negatively affects the economy of African countries.
Government instability has no impact on the economy of African countries.
Government instability positively affects the economy of African countries.
Government instability only affects the political stability of African countries, not the economy.
What are some social effects of government instability in Africa?
Increased poverty rates, political violence, displacement of people, and weakened social institutions.
Improved economic conditions, peaceful transition of power, strengthened social institutions
Decreased poverty rates, political stability, increased social cohesion
Reduced displacement of people, improved healthcare access, strengthened education system
What role does corruption play in government instability in Africa?
Corruption undermines government stability in Africa.
Corruption has no impact on government stability in Africa.
Corruption is a minor factor in government instability in Africa.
Corruption actually promotes government stability in Africa.
Which geographic factor is MOST responsible for the prosperous mining operations in South Africa
mountainous countryside
plentiful nature resources
semi-arid climate
ocean trade routes
Dictators are single rulers who -
maintain some control of the government, but work with other branches.
maintain control of the government, but share control with local leaders.
maintain complete control of the government in their countries.
maintain control of some government functions, but allow individuals rights.
