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Africa Exam

Total questions: 83

Worksheet time: 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In an absolute monarchy, a ​​ (a)   has total ​ (b)   and doesn't have to get the ​ (c)   of the legislative body.

Choose from the below words
king or queen
authority
support
president
people
vote
2.

Africa is (a)   in resources.

3.

What is the key to developing the economy in Africa?

a)

trade with its resources

b)
Exploitation of natural resources
c)
Reliance on foreign aid
d)
Increased military spending
4.

What are the two most predominate religions in Africa?

a)
Christianity and Islam
b)
Atheism and Agnosticism
c)
Judaism and Sikhism
d)
Buddhism and Hinduism
5.

Most African countries are not true republics because...

a)
the citizens have little to no say in the government
b)
the government is heavily influenced by foreign powers
c)
the president is elected for life
d)

there is corruption and instability

6.

The most common type of government in Africa is ​

a ​ (a)   . Although most are not true republics because of ​ (b)  

Choose from the below words
republic
theocracy
monarchy
corruption and instability
the right to vote
the lack of resources
7.

What are the goals of the African Union?

a)

Promote peace and unity

b)
Exploiting natural resources of member states
c)
Conquering other continents
d)
Promoting political instability in African countries
8.

The most common spoken language in Africa is

(a)  

9.

What is Creole?

a)
A traditional Japanese garment
b)
A style of cooking using a slow cooker
c)
A language that has developed from a mixture of different languages
d)
A type of dance originating from South America
10.

What areas of Africa do better economically?

a)

East and West

b)

Center

c)

North and South

11.

Belief in ancestors and nature spirits is called ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
Animism
Christianity
Islam
Shintoism
12.

Organize these options into the right categories

Categorize the following

an Anti-Apartheid activist

An Anti-Apartheid leader

former president of South Africa

a comedian

the wealthiest man in Africa

Nelson Mandela was
Nelson Mandela was NOT
13.

Match these influencers with their description

Categorize the following

fought for independence in Africa

terrorizing people

causing government instability

goal to alliviate hunger and poverty

Kwame Nkrumah
Military Coup
Feed Africa Foundation
14.

What language do most African countries use in government?

a)
English
b)
French
c)
Swahili
d)

It varies from country to country based on the former colonial power

15.

Why is it important for the Nile River to flood each year?

a)
To provide a habitat for aquatic animals
b)
To prevent the spread of diseases
c)

To deposit nutrient-rich soil

d)
To create a barrier against invading armies
16.

BY 2030, most of the extreme _ ​ (a)   will be in Africa.

Choose from the below words
poor
wealthy
beautiful
intelligent
17.

Who is controlling and profiting from the resources in Africa?

a)
Local communities and indigenous people
b)
Non-governmental organizations and charities
c)
Agricultural cooperatives and small businesses
d)

foreign businesses

18.

What is apartheid?

a)
A method of farming used in rural areas
b)

A system of racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa

c)
A type of traditional dance in South Africa
d)
A form of government in which a single entity rules with absolute power
19.

Why is water in Africa shrinking? Choose two.

a)

human usage

b)

rainfall shortage

c)

acid rain

d)

famine

20.

The Lost Boys of Sudan were ________.

a)

missionaries

b)

chess masters

c)

soccer players

d)

refugees

21.

Fossils of ______________ in the Sahara was proof that the desert was once under water.

a)

T-Rex

b)

giraffes

c)

baby whales

d)

blue whales

22.

_______ is when a stronger country dominates a weaker country politically, economically, and socially.

a)

Isolationism

b)

Nationalism

c)

Globalization

d)

Imperialism

23.

Blood diamonds are:

a)

always red and extremely rare.

b)

used to fund civil wars.

c)

much more expensive than regular diamonds.

24.

What was one motivation for European Imperialism in Africa?

a)

Camels. They needed camels.

b)

the Atlantic Slave Trade

c)

Access to the Congo.

d)

natural resources and raw materials.

25.

Which statement best describes the purpose of the Berlin Conference.

a)

So European countries could divide Africa in a civil manner.

b)

To decide how European countries would help Africa.

c)

To end the slave trade.

26.

Where is Africa in relation to the Equator?

a)

The Equator is north of Africa.

b)

The Equator is south of Africa.

c)

The Equator runs through the middle of Africa.

d)

What is the Equator?

27.

What are the traits that make camels good for the desert? Choose all that apply

a)

Long eyelashes

b)

they can go for long times without water

c)

they can carry heavy loads

d)

they don't sink in the sand

e)

they make good friends

28.

Why was salt so important to early African kingdoms?

a)

Salt was used as medicine.

b)

Salt aided in digestion.

c)

Salt was used to preserve meat

d)

It was used in soap as an exfoliator.

29.

Poaching is _______.

a)

illegal hunting of protected animals.

b)

illegal smuggling of animals.

c)

illegal trading of animals.

d)

abusing animals.

30.

______________ were the first to explore the interior of Africa.

a)

Merchants

b)

Kings

c)

Sailors

d)

Missionaries

31.

_________ are the most poached animal in the world.

a)

Gorillas

b)

Tigers

c)

Elephants

d)

Zebra

32.

Which statement is correct about Imperialism and it's effects on Africa.

a)

Imperialism caused alliances (friendships) between African and European countries.

b)

Imperialism redrew political borders, putting warlike tribes together and dividing friendly tribes.

c)

Imperialism caused many Europeans to move to Africa creating a problem with over population.

d)

Imperialism in the late 1800's caused the slave trade to start again.

33.

What country is in red on the map?

a)

Egypt

b)

Libya

c)

Angola

d)

Nigeria

34.

What country is located in green on the map?

a)

S. Africa

b)

Republic of the Congo

c)

Rwanda

d)

Kenya

35.

What country is highlighted on the map?

a)

Somalia

b)

Ethiopia

c)

Angola

d)

Sudan

36.

What is the largest desert in Africa?

a)

Gobi Desert

b)

Kalahari Desert

c)

Sahara Desert

d)

Arabian Desert

37.

Which climate zone in Africa is an area of grasslands?

a)

Mediterranean

b)

Desert

c)

Savanna

d)

Rainforest

38.

Who is Nelson Mandela

a)

An old man

b)

United States President

c)

South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist

d)

A Criminal

39.

Apartheid is everything except.....

a)

racial discrimination was legal

b)

equality between racial groups

c)

Many protested against it

d)

A south African system

40.

African was colonized by ....

a)

Europeans

b)

Americans

c)

Asians

d)

Mexicans

41.

The longest river in the world is...

a)

Niger

b)

Nile

c)

Blue

d)

Congo

42.

Choose 3 natural resources found in Africa.

a)

salt

b)

diamonds

c)

coal

d)

gold

43.

When a country increases its power by controlling a weaker nations economics, and government?

a)

Genocide

b)

War

c)

Imperialism

d)

Embargo

44.

Africa was most likely colonized for what reason?

a)

Economic profit

b)

Access to raw materials

c)

Valuable resources

d)

All of them

45.

What is the name of the tallest mountain in Africa?

a)

Everest

b)

Kilimanjaro

c)

Himalaya

d)

Atlas

46.

What is the most populated country in Africa?

a)

Egypt

b)

Ethiopia

c)

Nigeria

d)

South Africa

47.

What happened in 1994, South Africa?

a)

The slave trade finally ended.

b)

The first Pan-African movement was held.

c)

South Africa enters Olympics as free country.

d)

First free election held.

48.

Which country is shaded blue?

a)

Kenya

b)

Egypt

c)

Sudan

d)

Nigeria

49.

Which country is shaded green?

a)

Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

b)

Egypt

c)

Sudan

d)

Nigeria

50.

A religious belief that bodies of water, animals, trees, and other natural objects have spirits.

a)

Apartheid

b)

Animism

c)

Swahili

d)

Souks

51.

The Culture and Language of Eastern Africa?

a)

Bantu

b)

Berber

c)

Swahili

d)

SwineFlu

52.

The two biggest religions in Africa were

a)

Islam and Chiristianity

b)

Christianity and Buddhism

c)

Confucianism and Buddhism

d)

Islam and Protestantism

53.

What type of government does South Africa have?

a)

Presidential

b)

Autocracy

c)

Parliamentary

d)

Monarchy

54.

Citizens role in Nigeria is to vote for...

a)

President

b)

Members of Senate

c)

Members of House of Representatives

d)

All Of The Above

55.

What type of government does Kenya have?

a)

Autocratic Monarchy

b)

Parliamentary

c)

Theocracy

d)

Presidential

56.

What are the Two Houses Of Parliament In South Africa?

a)

The National Assembly & National Council of Provinces

b)

Senate & House Of Representatives

c)

Senate & National Assembly

d)

Legislative & Executive

57.

What is South Africa's Legislature?

a)

Parliament

b)

Judicial Branch

c)

Congress

d)

Senate

58.

What do South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria ALL have in COMMON?

a)

Voting Age 18 Up

b)

Language

c)

Ethnic Group

d)

Ancestor

59.

TRUE OR FALSE: Kenya & South Africa Have The SAME Government

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

60.

What is the role of Kenya's President

a)

King

b)

Chief Executive & Head Of State

c)

Salesman

d)

Tailor

61.

What rights do the citizens of Nigeria & Kenya have?

a)

speech

b)

assembly

c)

press

d)

religion

e)

ALL OF THE ABOVE

62.

TRUE OR FALSE: In Contrast to Kenya and Nigeria..South Africa's Constitution protects people's rights and freedoms in a FAIR way?

a)

FALSE

b)

TRUE

63.

What type of government does NIGERIA have?

a)

Parliamentary

b)

Friendly

c)

Presidential

d)

Opportunity

64.

What is the role of Nigeria's President

a)

A) Chief Executive

b)

B) A & C

c)

C) Head Of State

d)

D) None Of The Above

65.

What rights do citizens in South Africa have?

a)

Fair Elections

b)

Participate In Government

c)

Express Opinions

d)

ALL OF THE ABOVE

66.

What are the two houses in Kenya's Parliament

a)

Senate & National Assembly

b)

The Senate & House of Representatives

c)

The National Assembly & National Council of Provinces

67.

What role does South Africa's President Play?

a)

Head of Government and State

b)

King

c)

Friend

d)

None of The Above

68.

Africa is a

a)

country

b)

continent

c)

boat

d)

ocean

69.

What is true of Africa?

a)

It's the largest continent

b)

It's the 2nd largest continent

c)

It's the 3rd largest continent

d)

It's the 4th largest continent

70.

What is the longest river in Africa?

a)

Nile River

b)

Niger River

c)

Tigris River

d)

Tiber River

71.

Where is the Atlantic Ocean in reference to Africa?

a)

North

b)

South

c)

West

d)

East

72.

Where is the Indian Ocean in reference to Africa?

a)

North

b)

South

c)

West

d)

East

73.

Where is the Mediterranean Sea in reference to Africa?

a)

North

b)

South

c)

East

d)

West

74.

What is the largest hot desert in the world?

a)

Kalahari Desert

b)

Arabian Desert

c)

Sahara Desert

d)

Nubian Desert

75.

What is the world's second-largest tropical rainforest?

a)

Amazon River Basin

b)

Congo River Basin

c)

Daintree Rainforest

d)

Valdivian Temperate Rainforest

76.

What is the tallest point in Africa?

a)

Mt. Everest

b)

Mt. Denali

c)

Mt. Elbrus

d)

Mt. Kilimanjaro

77.

Which desert is in Southern Africa?

a)

Sahara

b)

Saudi Arabia

c)

Kalahari

d)

Gobi

78.

What is the longest river on Earth?

a)

Yellow River

b)

Tigris River

c)

Rubicon River

d)

Nile River

79.

Where are the largest savannas in Africa?

a)

30 degrees North

b)

30 degrees South

c)

near the equator

d)

near the Mediterranean Sea

80.

What is a savanna?

a)

a grassy plain in tropical and subtropical region

b)

a desert in a semi-arid region

c)

an area of relatively level high ground

d)

wetlands that form as rivers empty their water and sediment into another body of water

81.

What is the peninsula and its adjacent regions in East Africa called?

a)

Horn of Africa

b)

Cape of Good Hope

c)

Mt. Kilimanjaro

d)

Serengeti Plain

82.

What are some causes of desertification?

a)

climate changes, over grazing, and farming

b)

political conflicts, tourism, and archaeologists

c)

pandemics, trade, and colonialism

d)

urban cities, electricity, and plumbing

83.

What is the largest lake in Africa?

a)

Lake Victoria

b)

Lake Ladoga

c)

Lake Turkana

d)

Lake Tanganyika