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WorksheetsNorthern Africa and Southwest Africa
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
What is one major way Egypt sought to control the Annual Flooding of the Nile and the water supply in Egypt.
The Hoover Dam
The Aswan Dam
Drilling holes into the ground.
Creating a giant statue of Sponge Bob to soak up all of the water.
What are two Resources that are critical to the regions of Northern Africa and Southwest Asia?
Pork Rinds and Saltwater Taffy
Toys and Video games
Water and Oil
Sheep and Cattle
Due to the spread of Islam in the region what other cultural trait is common within Northern Africa and Southwest Asia?
Pig Latin
The English Language
The Spanish Language
The Arabic Language
Islam and the Arabic language spread through the region on Northern Africa and Southwest Asia largely because of :
Trade routes that passed through the region.
Throughout history, Muslims have refused to trade with non-Muslims
Medieval Muslims paid higher prices for gold and salt than people of other faiths.
Squidward
The Suez Canal is located in (a) . It connects the (b) to the Red Sea. The canal prevents ships from having to go around Africa and is heavily used for trade.
Egypt
Mediterranean Sea
Atlantic Ocean
Great Lakes
Caspian Sea
Gulf of Mexico
Baltic Sea
Algeria
Suez
Italy
Due to water scarcity in this region :
Farming is the primary economic activity
The countries in this region ask for assistance from more developed countries
There has been conflict between countries in this region
The countries in this region all get along
Name the trade route that travels across the Sahara Desert.
Trans-Saharan Trade Route
Cross-Saharan Trade Route
SIlk Road
North African Trade Route.
Of the civilizations we've studied, which two would have been greatly impacted by Trans-Saharan Trade?
Kingdom of Mali
Abbasid Caliphate
Byzantine Empire
Kingdom of Ghana
Ottoman Empire
The Trans-Saharan Trade Route allowed merchants to travel between which two regions of Africa?
North
South
East
West
Central
The Trans-Saharan Trade Route allowed for the trade of resources from which two major African geographic features?
Gulf of Guinea
Nile River
Sahara Desert
Mediterranean Sea
Niger River
Caravans were used to...
record business transactions
travel across the desert
teach reading and writing
exchange foreign money
Which religion spread into West Africa as a result of trade?
Christianity
Buddhism
traditional religion
Islam
What resource was widely available in the Sahara Desert?
salt
gold
ivory
coal
Merchants who brought Islam to West Africa generally came from Islamic kingdoms in which three regions?
Western Europe
North Africa
Southwest Asia
Arabian Peninsula
East Asia
What is the primary language spoken in Northern Africa due to historical influences?
French
Arabic
Swahili
English
Which major desert is located in Northern Africa?
Kalahari
Sahara
Gobi
Atacama
What is a significant cultural practice in Northern Africa influenced by Islam?
Yoga
Pilgrimage to Mecca
Carnival
Thanksgiving
Which body of water borders Northern Africa to the north?
Red Sea
Indian Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
Atlantic Ocean
What is a common economic activity in Southwest Africa due to its natural resources?
Fishing
Oil extraction
Timber production
Rice farming
Which river is crucial for agriculture in Northern Africa?
Amazon
Nile
Yangtze
Mississippi
What is a major environmental challenge faced by countries in Northern Africa?
Deforestation
Desertification
Glacial melting
Volcanic eruptions
Which ancient civilization was located in Northern Africa?
Maya
Egyptian
Inca
Roman
What is a key reason for the historical spread of Islam in Northern Africa?
Colonialism
Trade routes
Missionary work
Conquest by European powers
Which mountain range is found in Northern Africa?
Andes
Rocky Mountains
Atlas Mountains
Himalayas
What is a significant impact of the Sahara Desert on the climate of Northern Africa?
Increased rainfall
Mild temperatures
Arid conditions
Frequent snowfalls
