Unit 7 Review

How has the history of Sub-Saharan Africa contributed to political instability in some nations of the region?

• The devastation of the Second World War has left some nations struggling to recover.

• The end of foreign aid to the region is leaving many without proper food and medicine.

• The end of European colonization left some nations struggling to form effective governments.

• The migration of the Bantu-speaking people across national boundaries has caused a clash of cultures.

English and French have common languages spoken in Sub-Saharan Africa because of

• a history of European colonization in the region

• the migration of many missionaries to the region

• a tradition of learning multiple languages in the region

• an established system of Christian schools in the system

In what way did European colonization of Sub-Saharan Africa affect ecomnomic development in the region?

• Most economies primarily export natural resources

• Command economies became a common institution

• Traditional economies were encouraged to continue

• Industrial economies were established in most nations

Many conflicts in Sub-Saharan Africa resulted from the way the European colonists

• mined the region for resources

• educated different ethnic groups

• distributed farm land amongst the settlers

• established boundary lines between nations

Bishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela were both honored as Nobel Peace Prize recipients because of their commitment to

• ending racial injustice

• protecting the environment

• building schools for the poor

• spread Christian teachings

Which mountain in Tanzania is Africa's highest peak?

• Mt. Kenya

• Mt. Everest

• Mt. McKinley

• Mt. Kilimanjaro

Which number indicates the location of Nigeria?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Nearly 1/3 of Africa's exports are farm products. Which geographic factor most accounts for agriculture as a significant economic activity in Africa?

• navigable rivers

• political stability

• available workers

• climate conditions

Metals and minerals are major exports from Sub-Saharan Africa because the region is home to

• vast natural resources

• a network of river systems

• favorable climate conditions

• a large population of workers

Some types of art are popular in Sub-Saharan Africa because

• religious leaders use these artifacts in ceremonies

• natural materials are readily available in the region

• European settlers taught the techniques to Africans

• many art schools were built in the region by colonists