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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 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.

There are many ethnic groups but only a few languages.
There are many ethnic groups but only a few 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
Question 13
13. The largest civilizations in Africa developed(1 point)
Responses

in the southernmost region of Africa.
in the southernmost region of Africa.

in the tropical rain forests of Africa.
in the tropical rain forests of Africa.

along the coasts and river valleys of Africa.
along the coasts and river valleys 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 identical physical traits, language, and ways of dress
both terms involve identical physical traits, language, and ways of dress

both terms involve shared kinship, language and territory.
both terms involve shared kinship, language and territory.

both terms involve shared kinship, collective loyalty, and identical physical traits.
both terms involve shared kinship, collective loyalty, and identical physical traits.

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 exportation of slaves during the slavetrade era
There was exportation of slaves during the slavetrade era

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 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.

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.

support the ethnic cleansing efforts of corrupt rebel groups.
support the ethnic cleansing efforts of corrupt rebel groups.
Question 17
18. Which is NOT a factor contributing to poverty in Africa?(1 point)
Responses

long periods of drought and desertification
long periods of drought and desertification

drastic increase in population leading to a shortage in available resources
drastic increase in population leading to a shortage in available resources

a sudden decline in unemployment
a sudden decline in unemployment

an inability to establish a diverse industrial economy
an inability to establish a diverse industrial economy
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 price of drugs is too high for the consumer.
The price of drugs is too high for the consumer.

The cost of medical treatment is unaffordable.
The cost of medical treatment is unaffordable.

The public health sector is deteriorating.
The public health sector is deteriorating.

Too much money is being spent on consumable goods.
Too much money is being spent on consumable goods.
Question 20
21. How much government revenue has Africa devoted to interest payments on its debts?(1 point)
Responses

all of it
all of it

two-thirds
two-thirds

half
half

one-third
one-third
Question 21
22. Which statement is true regarding Africa’s poverty issue?(1 point)
Responses

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.

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.
Question 22
23. Which group of resources does the African continent have in rich supply?(1 point)
Responses

diamonds, oil, and silver
diamonds, oil, and silver

gold, timber, and natural gas
gold, timber, and natural gas

gold, diamonds, and coal
gold, diamonds, and coal

gold, oil, and diamonds
gold, oil, and diamonds
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Answers

GPT-4o mini
Here are the most accurate responses to each of your questions based on historical and cultural knowledge of Africa:

**Question 12:**
**Response:** There are an estimated 3,000 languages and 3,000 ethnic groups in Africa.

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**Question 13:**
**Response:** along the coasts and river valleys of Africa.

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**Question 14:**
**Response:** both terms involve shared kinship, language, and territory.

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**Question 15:**
**Response:** There was exportation of slaves during the slave trade era.

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**Question 16:**
**Response:** establish peaceful diplomatic relationships amongst all African countries.

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**Question 17:**
**Response:** a sudden decline in unemployment.

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**Question 18:**
**Response:** an overdependence on a single resource.

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**Question 19:**
**Response:** Too much money is being spent on consumable goods.

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**Question 20:**
**Response:** two-thirds.

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**Question 21:**
**Response:** All African nations suffer equally from poverty.

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**Question 22:**
**Response:** gold, diamonds, and coal.

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Please ensure accuracy when applying these answers in your specific context, as the phrases may vary in educational settings.