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Africa Brochure- Amnesty Opportunity / FINAL review

Total questions: 95

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Isolationism

b)

Nationalism

c)

Globalization

d)

Imperialism

2.

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.

3.

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.

4.

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.

5.

What mountain range is located in North Africa?

a)

Mt. Kilimanjaro

b)

Atlas Mountains

c)

Sahel Mountains

d)

The Alps

6.

What landform lies along the Atlantic Coast near the equator?

a)

Sahel

b)

Savanah

c)

Niger River

d)

Tropical Rain Forest

7.

What landform has rolling grassland and scattered trees?

a)

Savanna

b)

Nile River

c)

Tropical Rain Forest

d)

Niger River

8.

What number marks South Africa?

a)

11

b)

13

c)

14

d)

15

9.

Why is the population of the Sahara so low?

a)

Too much water

b)

Too much oil

c)

Limited access to oil

d)

Limited access to water

10.
What geographic feature is highlighted? It is a ridge & plate boundary with lots of volcanic activity beneath its surface. Millions of years from now, it will split the continent in half.
a)
Sahel
b)
Transition Zone
c)
Ring of Fire
d)
Great Rift Valley
11.

What is the highest peak in Africa?

a)

Mt. Kilimanjaro

b)

Mt. Everest

c)

Himalayan Mountains

d)

Rocky Mountains

12.
Feature #3
a)
Atlantic Ocean
b)
Indian Ocean
c)
Southern Ocean
d)
Pacific Ocean
13.

Feature #1

a)

Niger River

b)

Nile River

c)

Congo River

d)

Danube River

14.

Feature #4

a)

Sahara Desert

b)

Kalahari Desert

c)

Sahel

d)

Congo Basin

15.

What is the name of the large desert that covers most of northern Africa?

a)

The Sahara Desert

b)

The Mojave Desert

c)

The Nile Desert

d)

I don't know

16.

What is Africa's largest river?

a)

The Mississippi River

b)

The Nile River

c)

The Yellow River

d)

The Congo River

17.
How does industry hurt African nations?
a)
Industry causes the GDP to go up
b)
Industry causes the GDP to go down.
c)
Water is polluted by industrial run-off
d)
Lots of people move to areas with factories
18.
Which area of Africa is most at risk for desertification?
a)
The Sahel
b)
The Sahara
c)
Congo�s rainforests
d)
The Gabon�s rainforests
19.

Extensive commercial logging, the use of wood for cooking and heating, and excessive clearing of land by subsistence farmers has led to __________________ in most areas of Sub-Saharan Africa.

a)

erosion

b)

deforestation

c)

desertification

d)

water pollution

20.
An Afrikaans word for “apartness,” apartheid is the name of laws that allowed racial, political and economic discrimination against the country's non-white majority.
a)
Apartheid
b)
Human Trafficking
c)
Colonialism
d)
Stereotype
21.

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

a)

Apartheid

b)

Animism

c)

Swahili

d)

Souks

22.

The South African government policy of separation of races, which began to disappear in the 1980s.

a)

Dialect

b)

Griots

c)

Apartheid

d)

Ergs

23.

A Bantu language that is widely spoken in areas of Africa.

a)

Griots

b)

Malaria

c)

Ivory

d)

Swahili

24.

A dry grasslands region with a steppe climate south of the Sahara.

a)

Ergs

b)

Sahel

c)

Malaria

d)

Silt

25.

During the 1800s, the ___________ colonized Africa

a)

Americans

b)

Europeans

c)

Asians

d)

Australians

26.

Africa was most likely colonized for what reason?

a)

Economic profit

b)

Access to raw materials

c)

Valuable resources

d)

All of them

27.

What was the central purpose of South Africa’s apartheid policy?

a)

Sustainable development

b)

Conflict Resolution

c)

Division of Labor

d)

Racial Segregation

28.

Who is Nelson Mandela?

a)

The leader of the ANC and the face of the Anti-Apartheid movement. He was arrested in 1964 on charges of terrorism

b)

Founder of the Soweto Revolution

c)

African conqueror who fought European rule during early European exploration

d)

Leader of the white minority government in 1953

29.

Who is F. W. de Klerk?

a)

Outspoken anti-Apartheid activist

b)

President of S. Africa who worked to repeal Apartheid laws

c)

Diamond mining company executive who supported Apartheid

d)

Manager of S. African National Rugby Team

30.

What happened in South Africa in 1994?

a)

F.W. de Klerk was elected president

b)

Nelson Mandela was elected the first black president of South Africa

c)

Apartheid was made legal

d)

Apartheid laws were renewed and made more strict.

31.

What were the roles of Nelson Mandela and F.W. de Klerk in the evolution of apartheid in South Africa?

a)

They created apartheid.

b)

They enhanced apartheid.

c)

They worked to abolish apartheid

d)

They helped maintain apartheid

32.

What did people of the Pan-African movement want the Africans on the continent of Africa to do?

a)

to rise up against their governments

b)

to think of themselves as one & work for the betterment of all Africans on the continent

c)

to move to another continent

d)

to start farming and raising their own food

33.

What was the impact of the Pan-African movement?

a)

sparked the independence movements across the continent

b)

the peaceful unification of Africa has never taken place

c)

Neither of the above

d)

both of the above

34.

What does this image depict?

a)

The slave trade

b)

The Berlin Conference

c)

Pan-Africanism

d)

The Berlin Treaty

35.

What did Europeans create that caused conflict between ethnic, tribal and religious groups?

a)

They allowed one religious group to prosper but not others.

b)

They spoke with ethnic groups for advice on how to draw up the boundaries.

c)

They created artificial governments to place in African countries so they could have more influence.

d)

They created artificial political boundaries.

36.
This racial group was the minority in South Africa during Apartheid though they controlled its government and economy.
a)
White Europeans (Boers/Afrikaners)
b)
Black Europeans
c)
Coloured Africans
d)
Black Africans
37.

What are similarities between the Kenyan and Nigerian independence movements?

a)

colonized by the British

b)

intellectuals grew solidarity for nationalists movements

c)

now have unstable governments lacking civil rights

d)

gained independence peacefully with no violence

38.

What is the correct chronological order of events?

a)

Colonization --> Pan Africanism --> Independnce

b)

Independence --> Colonization --> Pan Africanism

c)

Pan Africanism --> Independence --> Colinization

d)

they all happened simultaneously

39.

Which country's independence movement involved the Mau Mau uprising?

a)

Kenya

b)

Nigeria

c)

South Africa

d)

South Africa & Nigeria

40.

Why was the Pan African movement so important?

a)

It forced African countries to become members of the United Nations.

b)

It created an ethnic division that led to civil war in many African countries.

c)

It granted African countries sovereignty from their European colonizers.

d)

It allowed unity to exist among Africans and ignited nationalist movements.

41.
What did Nigerian and Kenyan independence movements have in common?
a)
violent rebellion
b)
peaceful protest
c)
nationalist movements
d)
french revolution
42.
This movement had 2 primary goals:
1.  To unite people of African descent (still in Africa and around the world), reminding them that they have a common culture and history, so they should work to the same goals.
2.  To end European Colonization in Africa (get all African nations their own political freedom.)
a)
Pan-Africanism
b)
Slavery
c)
Berlin Conference
d)
Partitioning
43.
This is a war in a country involving two or more groups. What is it called?
a)
civil war
b)
guerilla warfare
c)
call of duty
d)
mortal combat
44.
Through European Partitioning, _________ ___________ were divided and this led to political instability (civil wars).
a)
ethnic groups
b)
political groups
c)
career groups
d)
social groups
45.
Nigeria and Kenya were former colonies of this once mighty nation?
a)
Great Britain
b)
France
c)
Spain
d)
Belgium
46.
The boundaries created by the Europeans were this to the Africans as they had no real meaning. What's the best word?
a)
artificial
b)
apartheid
c)
continuity
d)
discrimination
47.
This was achieved by most African nations due to the negative economic impact of WWII and the pressure of Pan-Africanism. What was it?
a)
African independence
b)
European Rebuilding
c)
African National Congress
d)
European Partitioning
48.
Which South African president began repealing the apartheid laws? He also released political prisoners from the apartheid era.
a)
F. W. De Klerk
b)
Pik Botha
c)
Jongintaba Dalindyebo
d)
Nelson Mandela
49.
What word means “strong belief/pride in one’s country”? 
a)
Nationalism
b)
Militarism
c)
Alliance
d)
Independence
50.
This country had a VIOLENT split from British rule.
a)
Nigeria
b)
Kenya
c)
Both 
d)
Neither
51.
This country wanted to have independence so they “fought with words” (using political negotiations, not violent ones) against Britain so that they could be free from them.
a)
Nigeria
b)
Kenya
c)
Both 
d)
Neither
52.
The Africans of the Pan-African movement wanted __________________ from European colonization and needed ____________ to achieve it.
a)
independence, nationalism
b)
equality, civil war
c)
tension, partitoning
d)
repeal, famine
53.

What is Nigeria’s main export?

a)

Oil

b)

Cotton

c)

Fish

d)

Textiles

54.

What is an example of a physical trade barrier in Africa?

a)

Quota on Egyptian cotton sheets

b)

Tariff on Nigerian oil

c)

The Sahara desert

d)

Embargo on South Africa

55.

During Nigeria’s long period of military rule, what type of economic system did it have?

a)

Traditional

b)

Command

c)

Market

d)

Mixed

56.

Which country has the strongest economy in Africa?

a)

Nigeria

b)

Botswana

c)

South Africa

d)

Sudan

57.

Today, both South Africa and Nigeria have ___________ economic systems.

a)

Traditional

b)

Command

c)

Market

d)

Mixed

58.

In which has South Africa specialized?

a)

oil production

b)

textiles

c)

meat processing

d)

gold and diamond mining

59.

Why did several members of the United Nations have an embargo on South Africa?

a)

South Africa refused to participate in international trade.

b)

They were holding out for better oil deals.

c)

South Africa needed to lower the price of its gold and diamonds.

d)

They wanted South Africa to end its apartheid system.

60.

If Sudan’s government puts a limit on how much Nigerian oil it will import this year, what trade barrier is this?

a)

Embargo

b)

Tariff

c)

Quota

d)

Opportunity Cost

61.

Tribes in Kenya use bartering to trade and practice which type of economy?

a)

Traditional

b)

Command

c)

Market

d)

Mixed

62.

In which area has Nigeria invested heavily in capital goods?

a)

education

b)

agriculture

c)

communications technology

d)

oil production

63.
What is the definition of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?
a)
The total value of all the goods and services a country produces in a year.
b)
The total value of all goods imported within a year.
c)
The total value of taxes collected in a year.
d)
The total value of all goods produced by entrepreneurs in a year.
64.
What is the definition of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?
a)
The total value of all the goods and services a country produces in a year.
b)
The total value of all goods imported within a year.
c)
The total value of taxes collected in a year.
d)
The total value of all goods produced by entrepreneurs in a year.
65.
Scenario: The US refuses to trade with any countries that support terrorism. What trade barrier is this?
a)
Tariff
b)
Quota
c)
Embargo
d)
Physical trade barrier
66.
Tariffs and quotas are alike because they both __________________.
a)
restrict or limit trade between countries.
b)
completely stop trade between countries.
c)
increase trade between countries.
d)
make trading a lot easier between countries.
67.
The OPEC nations control 40% of the worlds oil output. The OPEC countries work together to control prices for oil and to keep profits flowing in their countries. One way that they control prices is to limit production. Each member country is given a maximum amount of oil they can sell in a given time. What describes the limit that OPEC puts on its members' production of oil?
a)
tax
b)
tariff
c)
quota
d)
embargo
68.
What happens to the price of oil when OPEC countries decide to reduce production?
a)
prices rise
b)
prices drop
c)
prices stay the same
d)
oil stops being sold
69.
Which of these would be an example of investing in capital goods?
a)
Upgrading the factories, tools, or technology in your country
b)
Providing better education for your citizens
c)
Exploring for more crude oil in your country
d)
Providing better healthcare for your citizens
70.
What is the relationship between education and training in a country and the country’s gross domestic product (GDP)?
a)
Countries with a high level of education and training have a higher gross domestic product.
b)
Gross domestic product only deals with the amount of investment in factories and machinery.
c)
The role of entrepreneurs is the only factor affecting gross domestic product.
d)
There is no relationship between education and training and gross domestic product.
71.
Although both Nigeria and South Africa have an abundance of natural resources, a great number of people live in poverty. Why is this true?
a)
There are no educated people in either of these countries to raise the standard of living.
b)
Nigeria and South Africa have been at war with each other for 30 years which has prevented growth of the economy.
c)
Political leaders have failed to use natural resources to benefit all citizens.
d)
Both countries are ruled by white minorities that prevent all people from making a good income.
72.
Which economy is dictated by supply and demand and the buyers and sellers?
a)
Market
b)
Socilaism 
c)
Mixed 
d)
Command 
73.
Which describes how MOST countries around the world answer basic economic questions?
a)
A mixture of command and market economies.
b)
Most countries are pure market economies.
c)
Most countries are pure command economies.
d)
A mixture of traditional and market economies.
74.
What would MOST LIKELY happen to the standard of living in African countries if more efforts were taken to increase literacy rates?
a)
It would decrease.    
b)
It would not change.
c)
There is no relationship between the two.
d)
It would increase.
75.

What is the total amount of a good or service available for purchase?

a)

Producer

b)

Consumer

c)

Demand

d)

Supply

76.

What is a good which is produced domestically but sold in a foreign country?

a)

Import

b)

Export

c)

Gross Domestic Product

d)

Human Development Index

77.

Why did Europeans "claim" colonies in the 1800s? (choose all that apply)

a)

To gain access to new technologies

b)

To obtain more raw materials

c)

To have new markets for selling goods

d)

To learn about new cultures and traditions

78.

How is the president of South Africa chosen?

a)

He is appointed by the king

b)

He is chosen by the country's religious leader

c)

The citizens elect parliament and then parliament elects the president

79.

Citizens directly vote for the President in Kenya. Therefore, Kenya has a __________.

a)

Presidential Democracy

b)

Autocracy

c)

Communist Government

80.

In South Africa, citizens elect members to the National Assembly (House of Parliament), then parliament selects one of its members to be the president. South Africa has what type of government?

a)

Parliamentary Democracy

b)

Dictatorship

c)

Communist

81.

In a democracy, citizens play an important role because they are able to vote for leaders.

a)

True

b)

False: Oligarchy

c)

False: Autocracy

82.

South Africa has a presidential democracy.

a)

Ture

b)

False: Parliamentary Democracy

c)

False: Autocracy

83.

South Africa is a parliamentary democracy in which the chief executive is elected by the citizens.

a)

True

b)

False: selected by parliament

c)

False: selected by heredity

84.

Citizens directly vote for the president in Kenya.

a)

True

b)

False: Parliament votes for Prime Minister

c)

False: vote for Autocratic Dictator

85.

Women’s rights and government corruption are serious flaws in Kenya and Nigeria’s democratic governments.

a)

True

b)

False: Autocratic

c)

False: Absolute Monarchy

86.

In a democracy, a ruler has absolute power and the citizens do not possess the right to choose their own leaders.

a)

True

b)

False: Monarchy

c)

False: Autocracy

87.

In Kenya and Nigeria, citizens elect the chief executive.

a)

True

b)

False: Kenya and South Africa

c)

False: South Africa and Nigeria

88.

In South Africa, the president comes to the role by hereditary line.

a)

True

b)

False: He or she is selected from the legislature

c)

False: He or she is elected directly by the citizens

89.

In a/an presidential democracy, citizens vote for members of the legislature and the members select the country’s leader.

a)

True

b)

False: Autocracy

c)

False: Parliamentary Democracy

90.

Kenya and Nigeria are presidential democracies in which the citizens are responsible for electing the president and members of the legislature.

a)

True

b)

False: electing Parliament and the Parliament selects the Prime Minister.

c)

False: The citizens have no responsibility in elections.

91.

In a/an democracy, a single ruler or party holds unlimited power over the government & its people.

a)

True

b)

False: Oligarchy

c)

False: Autocracy

92.

In Kenya, voting starts at age 18 and is not required by law.

a)

True

b)

False: 21 and IS required by law.

c)

False: 18 and IS required by law

93.

The head of Kenya’s government (person with the most political power) is the president.

a)

True

b)

False: King/Queen

c)

False: Prime Minister

94.

What is one main difference between a president and a prime minister?

a)

A prime minister has more power than a president.

b)

A president has be elected while a prime minister does not.

c)

A prime minister does not belong to a particular political party, while a president always does.

d)

A president is separate from the legislature, while a prime minister answers directly to the legislature.

95.

Which branch of government passed laws in a presidential system of government?

a)

Judicial

b)

Executive

c)

Legislature

d)

Bureaucracy

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