1. Which factors led to the downfall of Ghana? Select all that apply.
A.
Ghana was engaged in conflict with people to the north.
B.
Ghana lacked nearby water resources.
C.
Ghana was unwilling to participate in trade.
D.
Ghana's large population began straining resources.
E.
Ghana did not have iron weapons and rival nations did.
2.Which of the following is an example of the impact trade had on the people of Southern and Eastern Africa?
A.
Eastern Africans practiced the same religion as their ancestors.
B.
Those living in Southern Africa were isolated from the rest of the world.
C.
Southern Africans only use goods that are produced in their nation.
D.
Millions of people in East Africa speak a form of Bantu.
3.Why did European nations colonize Africa?
A.
They wanted to adopt African cultures.
B.
They wanted to convert to African religions.
C.
They wanted the natural resources in Africa.
D.
They were afraid African nations would invade Europe.
4.Drag the natural resource to the country it's found in.
rich soils
oil
mineral wealth
__________________
Kenya
South Africa
Nigeria
5.Which conclusion can you draw from the relationship between the Hasua people and Yorubas in Nigeria?
A.
Economic prosperity in the region has contributed to peace among ethnic groups.
B.
Trade has encouraged cultural exchanges between the two ethnic groups.
C.
Conflict between the two ethnic groups adds to the challenges the Nigerian government faces.
D.
Environmental hazards in the regions have led to depopulation of these two groups.
6.Which of the following has negatively affected Africa's economies?
A.
The lack of quality health care in Africa.
B.
The presence of nongovernmental organizations in Africa.
C.
The collaboration among different organizations such as the African Union.
D.
The monetary investment into Africa by foreign nations.
7.Which of the following is an effect of the desertification taking place in parts of Africa?
A.
Some Africans struggle to get clean drinking water.
B.
Africa's infrastructure is highly developed.
C.
The majority of Africa is experiencing political stability.
D.
The rainforests in Africa are growing rapidly.
8.When archaeologists study an excavation site, objects found closer to the surface are ?
9.Which of the following is an artifact?
A.
an imprint of a plant from long ago
B.
the remains of a person from long ago
C.
a written record of an early society
D.
an object made or used by humans
10.Which development helped strengthen Christianity in Ethiopia?
A.
the fall of Kush
B.
the rise of the Zagwe dynasty
C.
the growth of Swahili culture
D.
the rise of Greek city-states in East Africa
11.Read the passage by a man discussing his country, Senegal, immediately after independence.
“Forty years ago, we had nothing—no doctors, no engineers, no writers. We had no university. We thought a flag and a national anthem were enough for independence. . . . That is now a thing of the past. One has to count on the people. And despite all the problems, success for us is a certainty. Every day we’re working hard, because we’re dreaming of a better quality of life.”
—Ousmane Sembene, filmmaker
Which of the following statements BEST summarizes the main idea of the passage?
A.
The country was immediately successful.
B.
The country was unprepared to meet its needs.
C.
The country would probably go to war with its neighbors.
D.
The country took some time to develop but eventually met the needs of its people.
12.Which of the following is an example of specializing in the service sector?
A.
a country growing mainly coffee beans
B.
a country exporting minerals
C.
a country investing in education
D.
a country focusing on call centers
13.Pan-Africanism is the idea that ?
14.Read the table.
?
gold
diamonds
chrome
platinum
Which of the following would be an accurate title for the table?
A.
Major Exports from South Africa
B.
Major Exports from Kenya
C.
Major Exports from Ivory Coast
D.
Major Exports from Nigeria
15.How do the governments of South Africa and Nigeria differ?
A.
South Africa has an authoritarian government; Nigeria is a democracy.
B.
South Africa has a written constitution; Nigeria does not.
C. South Africa is a parliamentary democracy; Nigeria is a presidential democracy.
D. South Africa has a democratically elected government; Nigeria is a dictatorship.
16.Which of the following was the main unit of society in early Stone Age culture?
A.
a village
B.
a single family
C.
a large, complex tribe
D.
a small band of people
17.Animal herders in the Sahara adapted to their environment by ?
18.Read the quote.
“Most people in rural areas are farmers, and when you have a disease like Guinea worm [a parasite], you are incapacitated, unable to continue with your work. By preventing the hundreds of thousands of cases that we do each year, we are freeing up that many more people to farm so that they will have food and be able to take care of their families.”
—Emmanuel Miri
Based on the quote, how can widespread disease affect a country’s economy?
A.
It can hurt the economy by removing people from the workforce.
B.
It can help the economy by creating new jobs in health care.
C.
It can hurt the economy by making people stay in agriculture.
D.
It can help the economy by increasing the availability of food.
19.In what ways has geography affected settlement patterns in North Africa?
20.South Africa gained its independence from Britain in 1910. Why did this not lead to freedom and equality in South Africa?
21.Identify the three major religions practiced in Africa as well as the location that these specific religions are practiced.
5 answers
gold
2.the 2,3 square
C.
by controlling the gold supply
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