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Response area, and Response area are the two most widespread religions in Africa.
Question 12
12. Which statement is true regarding African languages and ethnic groups?(1 point)
Responses
All ethnic groups speak only traditional African languages.
All ethnic groups speak only traditional African languages.
There are very few ethnic groups in Africa, but there are many languages
There are very few ethnic groups in Africa, but there are many languages
There are many ethnic groups but only a few languages.
There are many ethnic groups but only a few languages.
There are an estimated 3,000 languages and 3,000 ethnic groups in Africa.
There are an estimated 3,000 languages and 3,000 ethnic groups in Africa.
Question 13
13. The largest civilizations in Africa developed(1 point)
Responses
along the coasts and river valleys of Africa.
along the coasts and river valleys of Africa.
in the tropical rain forests of Africa.
in the tropical rain forests of Africa.
in the southernmost region of Africa.
in the southernmost region of Africa.
on the island of Madagascar.
on the island of Madagascar.
Question 14
14. The terms tribe and ethnic group are very similar in meaning because(1 point)
Responses
both terms involve shared kinship, collective loyalty, and identical physical traits.
both terms involve shared kinship, collective loyalty, and identical physical traits.
both terms involve shared kinship, language and territory.
both terms involve shared kinship, language and territory.
both terms involve identical physical traits, language, and ways of dress
both terms involve identical physical traits, language, and ways of dress
both terms are used only used when describing the African population.
both terms are used only used when describing the African population.
Question 15
16. What factor resulted in the depopulation of the African population beginning in the 17th century?(1 point)
Responses
There was a migration of many tribes due to bad living conditions.
There was a migration of many tribes due to bad living conditions.
There was a migration of many tribes because of the abundance of rich resources elsewhere.
There was a migration of many tribes because of the abundance of rich resources elsewhere.
There was exportation of slaves during the slavetrade era
There was exportation of slaves during the slavetrade era
There was inadequate amounts of medicine to care of the sick and wounded.
There was inadequate amounts of medicine to care of the sick and wounded.
Question 16
17. A goal of the African Union is to(1 point)
Responses
establish peaceful diplomatic relationships amongst all African countries.
establish peaceful diplomatic relationships amongst all African countries.
support the ethnic cleansing efforts of corrupt rebel groups.
support the ethnic cleansing efforts of corrupt rebel groups.
establish a political division in African countries that operate out of self interest.
establish a political division in African countries that operate out of self interest.
provide dictatorship-style forms of government arcross Africa.
provide dictatorship-style forms of government arcross Africa.
Question 17
18. Which is NOT a factor contributing to poverty in Africa?(1 point)
Responses
a sudden decline in unemployment
a sudden decline in unemployment
drastic increase in population leading to a shortage in available resources
drastic increase in population leading to a shortage in available resources
an inability to establish a diverse industrial economy
an inability to establish a diverse industrial economy
long periods of drought and desertification
long periods of drought and desertification
Question 18
19. Some African countries' economies are negatively influenced by(1 point)
Responses
the lack of natural resources.
the lack of natural resources.
an overdependence on industrial exports.
an overdependence on industrial exports.
an overdependence on a single resource.
an overdependence on a single resource.
an overdependence on a variety of natural resources.
an overdependence on a variety of natural resources.
Question 19
20. Which of the following statements does NOT explain why the rates of contracting malaria and AIDS are extremely high in Africa?(1 point)
Responses
The cost of medical treatment is unaffordable.
The cost of medical treatment is unaffordable.
Too much money is being spent on consumable goods.
Too much money is being spent on consumable goods.
The price of drugs is too high for the consumer.
The price of drugs is too high for the consumer.
The public health sector is deteriorating.
The public health sector is deteriorating.
Question 20
21. How much government revenue has Africa devoted to interest payments on its debts?(1 point)
Responses
one-third
one-third
two-thirds
two-thirds
all of it
all of it
half
half
Question 21
22. Which statement is true regarding Africa’s poverty issue?(1 point)
Responses
A majority of Africa’s countries are in the higher income bracket.
A majority of Africa’s countries are in the higher income bracket.
All African nations suffer equally from poverty.
All African nations suffer equally from poverty.
Sub-Saharan countries generally fare better than North African countries.
Sub-Saharan countries generally fare better than North African countries.
Sub-Saharan countires are in a higher income bracket than many of the southern African countries.
Sub-Saharan countires are in a higher income bracket than many of the southern African countries.
Question 22
23. Which group of resources does the African continent have in rich supply?(1 point)
Responses
gold, diamonds, and coal
gold, diamonds, and coal
gold, oil, and diamonds
gold, oil, and diamonds
gold, timber, and natural gas
gold, timber, and natural gas
diamonds, oil, and silver
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Here are the answers for your questions:
Christianity, Islam are the two most widespread religions in Africa.
The true statement regarding African languages and ethnic groups is: There are an estimated 3,000 languages and 3,000 ethnic groups in Africa.
The largest civilizations in Africa developed: along the coasts and river valleys of Africa.
The terms tribe and ethnic group are very similar in meaning because: both terms involve shared kinship, language and territory.
The factor that resulted in the depopulation of the African population beginning in the 17th century is: There was exportation of slaves during the slave trade era.
A goal of the African Union is to: establish peaceful diplomatic relationships amongst all African countries.
The factor that is NOT contributing to poverty in Africa is: a sudden decline in unemployment.
Some African countries' economies are negatively influenced by: an overdependence on a single resource.
The statement that does NOT explain why the rates of contracting malaria and AIDS are extremely high in Africa is: Too much money is being spent on consumable goods.
Africa has devoted one-third of government revenue to interest payments on its debts.
The true statement regarding Africa’s poverty issue is: Sub-Saharan countries generally fare better than North African countries.
The group of resources that the African continent has in rich supply is: gold, oil, and diamonds.
Feel free to ask if you need more help!
17. A goal of the African Union is to(1 point)
Responses
establish peaceful diplomatic relationships amongst all African countries.
establish peaceful diplomatic relationships amongst all African countries.
support the ethnic cleansing efforts of corrupt rebel groups.
support the ethnic cleansing efforts of corrupt rebel groups.
establish a political division in African countries that operate out of self interest.
establish a political division in African countries that operate out of self interest.
provide dictatorship-style forms of government arcross Africa.
The correct answer for the goal of the African Union is: establish peaceful diplomatic relationships amongst all African countries.
This aligns with the African Union's objectives of promoting unity, peace, and development across the continent.
18. Which is NOT a factor contributing to poverty in Africa?(1 point)
Responses
a sudden decline in unemployment
a sudden decline in unemployment
drastic increase in population leading to a shortage in available resources
drastic increase in population leading to a shortage in available resources
an inability to establish a diverse industrial economy
an inability to establish a diverse industrial economy
long periods of drought and desertification
The response that is NOT a factor contributing to poverty in Africa is: a sudden decline in unemployment.
This is because unemployment is generally a contributing factor to poverty, and a decline in unemployment would typically lead to positive economic outcomes rather than contributing to poverty.
