LUOA World Geography: Module 8: Sub Saharan Africa
What nation is pictured in purple below? (with the number "1" written over it)
Botswana
Who are the story telling poets of Sub-Saharan African culture?
griots
Which of the following genres of music were influenced by traditional dance and music of Sub-Saharan Africa? (choose all that apply)
- blues - jazz
Which of the following practices in Sub-Saharan Africa have played a large role in reducing the size of tropical forests in the region? (choose all that apply)
- logging - slash-and-burn agriculture
Which of the following businesses would be considered primary economic activities? (choose all that apply)
- oil well - tobacco plantation
What nation is pictured in purple below? (with the number "1" written over it)
Côte d'Ivoire
A _______ is a place of worship for Muslims.
mosque
When did European powers start carving up the entire continent of Africa among themselves?
nineteenth century
The largest diamond mines in the world are located in __________.
Botswana
In what African country can you find churches that date back to the seventh century and were cut directly out of solid rock?
Ethiopia
In one or two sentences, explain how European colonization influenced Sub-Saharan Africa.
European colonization influenced Sub-Saharan Africa by spreading Christianity to the region, influencing architecture, and bringing European customs over during the colonization period.
What modern-day country used to be the center of the slave trade in Central Africa?
Gabon
What two West African countries are named after early empires that made fortunes selling salt and gold across the Sahara?
Ghana and Mali
What depression in the earth's surface extends from Southwest Asia into southeastern Africa and contains some of the highest mountains and deepest lakes of the African continent?
Great Rift Valley
During religious ceremonies or ceremonial dances, Sub-Saharan Africans often wear _______ that depict either spirits or ancestors.
masks
What is the second largest economic activity in Sub-Saharan Africa?
mining
In Southern Africa, the spread of what disease has created a health crisis that continues to the present day, especially in the nation of South Africa?
HIV
A recent civil war in ___________ has led to instability in the Horn of Africa.
Somalia
In two or three sentences, describe Victoria Falls.
Victoria Falls is a huge waterfall that is considered the largest in the world, nearly twice the size of Niagara Falls in North America. It is surrounded by national parks, and creates an almost tropical environment for a variety of creatures.
What is the illegal practice of hunting endangered animals?
poaching
A person that has left his or her homeland due to natural disasters, political oppression, or violence is called a/n ___________________?
refugee
What is the most common type of structure seen in many villages in Sub-Saharan Africa?
round hut
Most people living in Sub-Saharan Africa are ______________.
subsistence farmers
In what areas of Africa are tropical wet climates prevalent?
West Africa and along the Equator
Which of these regions of Africa had the most contact with the wider world before European imperialism?
Horn of Africa
The ancient city of Timbuktu is located at what African river?
Niger River
Match each of the following rivers with its description.
Nile- longest river on Earth Zambezi- originates in Zambia and flows eastward to the Indian Ocean Niger- located in West Africa, has a boomerang shape Congo- deepest river on Earth
What two tributaries form the Nile River? (choose two)
- White Nile - Blue Nile
Which of the following is true about cities in Sub-Saharan Africa?
A sizeable portion of the population lives in modern cities.
In South Africa, the Dutch settlers' native language adapted and became known as ________.
Afrikaans
_________ was a political and societal system in South Africa that denied rights to certain ethnic and racial groups.
Apartheid
What city was one of the largest trade ports during the Atlantic Slave Trade and is now the capital of Senegal?
Dakar
What is the largest city in South Africa and one of the main financial cities in the world?
Johannesburg
Which of Mount Kilimanjaro's peaks is actually a dormant volcano?
Kibo
What is the largest city in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Lagos
What nation is pictured in purple below? (with the number "1" written over it)
Madagascar
What is the highest peak in the continent of Africa?
Mount Kilimanjaro
What sea is bordered by the Suez Canal and feeds into the Indian Ocean via the Gulf of Aden?
Red Sea
Match each of the following deserts with its description.
Sahara- largest hot desert in the world Kalahari- a semi-desert that has large areas of savanna land after it rains Namib- a coastal desert in southern Africa
What is the largest industry in Sub-Saharan Africa?
agriculture
What European country owned much of Central Africa and lost its colony due to its violent practices?
Belgium
What country in Sub-Saharan Africa adopted Christianity in the fourth century AD?
Ethiopia
What was the only nation in Sub-Saharan Africa that did not fall to European imperialism?
Ethiopia
What climatic region of Sub-Saharan Africa is a transitional boundary between the Congo Basin and the Sahara?
Sahel
Which of the following is true about the climate of Africa's midlatitude regions?
The highlands in eastern Africa have temperate climates with lush vegetation.
Crops grown for their commercial value rather than for use by the grower are called _____ crops.
cash
The Sahel and many of the deserts in Sub-Saharan Africa have begun experiencing __________ in recent years.
desertification
What climatic region near the Equator has dry and rainy seasons?
savanna
What type of agriculture involves cutting down vegetation and forested areas, leaving them to dry out, and then burning them to create a rich layer of topsoil to grow food?
slash-and-burn agriculture
What type of agriculture involves growing just enough to support oneself or one's family?
subsistence agriculture
