Geography of Africa: Key Concepts Rev II

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What were two commodities that Western African civilizations would trade?

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Salt and Gold

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Who became the first black president of South Africa?

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Nelson Mandela

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Which European powers colonized South Africa?

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Dutch & British

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A major factor in the development of 20th-century nationalist movements throughout Africa was a common goal to end European rule in Africa.

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goal to end European rule in Africa

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Which African country is famous for its pyramids and the Sphinx?

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Egypt

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What waterway links North Africa to Europe?

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The Mediterranean Sea

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Capital of Egypt?

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Cairo

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Man-made feature that connects the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea:

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Suez Canal

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The mountain range in northern Africa: Suez Mountains, Ahaggar Mountains, Sinai Mountains, Atlas Mountains

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Atlas Mountains

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Which religion remains the major cultural and religious influence in North Africa? Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism

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Islam