Week 5 Northern Africa Quiz

Which landform is the major physical feature of all the countries of Northern Africa?

• the Nile River

• the Atlas Mountains

• the Congo River Basin

• the Sahara Desert

The Atlas Mountains form part of the northern border of _________.

What would be the best subtopic to fill in the empty box on the chart about the importance of camels to life in Northern Africa?

• Used to Farm

• Used for Travel

• Used to Help People

• Used to Feed People

What language is spoken by most people in Northern Africa as their first language?

• African

• French

• English

• Arabic

Which statement about the governments of Northern Africa is best supported by the information in this week’s issue?

• Every country in the region has a new leader.

• Most governments are led by a king.

• The people are not interested in government.

• Some countries have new, more democratic leaders.

What is the most likely reason that fewer people live in Western Sahara than any other Northern African country?

• Beautiful beaches bring many tourists.

• Roman ruins take up too much space.

• Rocky, dry, sandy soil makes farming difficult.

• Date palms and acacia trees grow in the desert.

What is the most likely reason Sudan recently split into two countries?

• An earthquake separated the land.

• The two main ethnic groups are very different and had many disagreements.

• South Sudan didn’t like Sudan’s flag.

• The leader of Sudan asked people in South Sudan to leave.

Which of the following is the best summary of the article about Islam?

• Islam doesn’t have many followers, but some in Northern Africa practice it.

• Islam is a religion of many followers and is influential in Northern Africa.

• Islam has many followers because there are not many rules to worry about.

• Islam’s Five Pillars of Faith help followers make as much money as possible.

Which statement about the Sahara desert is best supported by information from this week’s issue?

• The Sahara Desert covers a huge area but has a small population.

• The Sahara Desert covers a huge area and has a very large population.

• No animals or plants can survive in the Sahara Desert.

• Countries export large amounts of minerals from the Sahara Desert.

What is the name of the holiday that celebrates the end of the Muslim holy month? Cite sources in your answer. For the following question use this week’s Studies Weekly magazine because you must cite the source of your answer. (For example: You found the answer on Page 2, in the article “From Sea to Shining Sea” in the second paragraph.)