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WorksheetsAfrica Exam
Total questions: 83
Worksheet time: 51mins
In an absolute monarchy, a (a) has total (b) and doesn't have to get the (c) of the legislative body.
Africa is (a) in resources.
What is the key to developing the economy in Africa?
trade with its resources
What are the two most predominate religions in Africa?
Most African countries are not true republics because...
there is corruption and instability
The most common type of government in Africa is
a (a) . Although most are not true republics because of (b)
What are the goals of the African Union?
Promote peace and unity
The most common spoken language in Africa is
(a)
What is Creole?
What areas of Africa do better economically?
East and West
Center
North and South
Belief in ancestors and nature spirits is called (a)
an Anti-Apartheid activist
An Anti-Apartheid leader
former president of South Africa
a comedian
the wealthiest man in Africa
Match these influencers with their description
fought for independence in Africa
terrorizing people
causing government instability
goal to alliviate hunger and poverty
What language do most African countries use in government?
It varies from country to country based on the former colonial power
Why is it important for the Nile River to flood each year?
To deposit nutrient-rich soil
BY 2030, most of the extreme _ (a) will be in Africa.
Who is controlling and profiting from the resources in Africa?
foreign businesses
What is apartheid?
A system of racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa
Why is water in Africa shrinking? Choose two.
human usage
rainfall shortage
acid rain
famine
The Lost Boys of Sudan were ________.
missionaries
chess masters
soccer players
refugees
Fossils of ______________ in the Sahara was proof that the desert was once under water.
T-Rex
giraffes
baby whales
blue whales
_______ is when a stronger country dominates a weaker country politically, economically, and socially.
Isolationism
Nationalism
Globalization
Imperialism
Blood diamonds are:
always red and extremely rare.
used to fund civil wars.
much more expensive than regular diamonds.
What was one motivation for European Imperialism in Africa?
Camels. They needed camels.
the Atlantic Slave Trade
Access to the Congo.
natural resources and raw materials.
Which statement best describes the purpose of the Berlin Conference.
So European countries could divide Africa in a civil manner.
To decide how European countries would help Africa.
To end the slave trade.
Where is Africa in relation to the Equator?
The Equator is north of Africa.
The Equator is south of Africa.
The Equator runs through the middle of Africa.
What is the Equator?
What are the traits that make camels good for the desert? Choose all that apply
Long eyelashes
they can go for long times without water
they can carry heavy loads
they don't sink in the sand
they make good friends
Why was salt so important to early African kingdoms?
Salt was used as medicine.
Salt aided in digestion.
Salt was used to preserve meat
It was used in soap as an exfoliator.
Poaching is _______.
illegal hunting of protected animals.
illegal smuggling of animals.
illegal trading of animals.
abusing animals.
______________ were the first to explore the interior of Africa.
Merchants
Kings
Sailors
Missionaries
_________ are the most poached animal in the world.
Gorillas
Tigers
Elephants
Zebra
Which statement is correct about Imperialism and it's effects on Africa.
Imperialism caused alliances (friendships) between African and European countries.
Imperialism redrew political borders, putting warlike tribes together and dividing friendly tribes.
Imperialism caused many Europeans to move to Africa creating a problem with over population.
Imperialism in the late 1800's caused the slave trade to start again.
What country is in red on the map?
Egypt
Libya
Angola
Nigeria
What country is located in green on the map?
S. Africa
Republic of the Congo
Rwanda
Kenya
What country is highlighted on the map?
Somalia
Ethiopia
Angola
Sudan
What is the largest desert in Africa?
Gobi Desert
Kalahari Desert
Sahara Desert
Arabian Desert
Which climate zone in Africa is an area of grasslands?
Mediterranean
Desert
Savanna
Rainforest
Who is Nelson Mandela
An old man
United States President
South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist
A Criminal
Apartheid is everything except.....
racial discrimination was legal
equality between racial groups
Many protested against it
A south African system
African was colonized by ....
Europeans
Americans
Asians
Mexicans
The longest river in the world is...
Niger
Nile
Blue
Congo
Choose 3 natural resources found in Africa.
salt
diamonds
coal
gold
When a country increases its power by controlling a weaker nations economics, and government?
Genocide
War
Imperialism
Embargo
Africa was most likely colonized for what reason?
Economic profit
Access to raw materials
Valuable resources
All of them
What is the name of the tallest mountain in Africa?
Everest
Kilimanjaro
Himalaya
Atlas
What is the most populated country in Africa?
Egypt
Ethiopia
Nigeria
South Africa
What happened in 1994, South Africa?
The slave trade finally ended.
The first Pan-African movement was held.
South Africa enters Olympics as free country.
First free election held.
Which country is shaded blue?
Kenya
Egypt
Sudan
Nigeria
Which country is shaded green?
Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
Egypt
Sudan
Nigeria
A religious belief that bodies of water, animals, trees, and other natural objects have spirits.
Apartheid
Animism
Swahili
Souks
The Culture and Language of Eastern Africa?
Bantu
Berber
Swahili
SwineFlu
The two biggest religions in Africa were
Islam and Chiristianity
Christianity and Buddhism
Confucianism and Buddhism
Islam and Protestantism
What type of government does South Africa have?
Presidential
Autocracy
Parliamentary
Monarchy
Citizens role in Nigeria is to vote for...
President
Members of Senate
Members of House of Representatives
All Of The Above
What type of government does Kenya have?
Autocratic Monarchy
Parliamentary
Theocracy
Presidential
What are the Two Houses Of Parliament In South Africa?
The National Assembly & National Council of Provinces
Senate & House Of Representatives
Senate & National Assembly
Legislative & Executive
What is South Africa's Legislature?
Parliament
Judicial Branch
Congress
Senate
What do South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria ALL have in COMMON?
Voting Age 18 Up
Language
Ethnic Group
Ancestor
TRUE OR FALSE: Kenya & South Africa Have The SAME Government
TRUE
FALSE
What is the role of Kenya's President
King
Chief Executive & Head Of State
Salesman
Tailor
What rights do the citizens of Nigeria & Kenya have?
speech
assembly
press
religion
ALL OF THE ABOVE
TRUE OR FALSE: In Contrast to Kenya and Nigeria..South Africa's Constitution protects people's rights and freedoms in a FAIR way?
FALSE
TRUE
What type of government does NIGERIA have?
Parliamentary
Friendly
Presidential
Opportunity
What is the role of Nigeria's President
A) Chief Executive
B) A & C
C) Head Of State
D) None Of The Above
What rights do citizens in South Africa have?
Fair Elections
Participate In Government
Express Opinions
ALL OF THE ABOVE
What are the two houses in Kenya's Parliament
Senate & National Assembly
The Senate & House of Representatives
The National Assembly & National Council of Provinces
What role does South Africa's President Play?
Head of Government and State
King
Friend
None of The Above
Africa is a
country
continent
boat
ocean
What is true of Africa?
It's the largest continent
It's the 2nd largest continent
It's the 3rd largest continent
It's the 4th largest continent
What is the longest river in Africa?
Nile River
Niger River
Tigris River
Tiber River
Where is the Atlantic Ocean in reference to Africa?
North
South
West
East
Where is the Indian Ocean in reference to Africa?
North
South
West
East
Where is the Mediterranean Sea in reference to Africa?
North
South
East
West
What is the largest hot desert in the world?
Kalahari Desert
Arabian Desert
Sahara Desert
Nubian Desert
What is the world's second-largest tropical rainforest?
Amazon River Basin
Congo River Basin
Daintree Rainforest
Valdivian Temperate Rainforest
What is the tallest point in Africa?
Mt. Everest
Mt. Denali
Mt. Elbrus
Mt. Kilimanjaro
Which desert is in Southern Africa?
Sahara
Saudi Arabia
Kalahari
Gobi
What is the longest river on Earth?
Yellow River
Tigris River
Rubicon River
Nile River
Where are the largest savannas in Africa?
30 degrees North
30 degrees South
near the equator
near the Mediterranean Sea
What is a savanna?
a grassy plain in tropical and subtropical region
a desert in a semi-arid region
an area of relatively level high ground
wetlands that form as rivers empty their water and sediment into another body of water
What is the peninsula and its adjacent regions in East Africa called?
Horn of Africa
Cape of Good Hope
Mt. Kilimanjaro
Serengeti Plain
What are some causes of desertification?
climate changes, over grazing, and farming
political conflicts, tourism, and archaeologists
pandemics, trade, and colonialism
urban cities, electricity, and plumbing
What is the largest lake in Africa?
Lake Victoria
Lake Ladoga
Lake Turkana
Lake Tanganyika
