Geography and Resources of Africa Quiz

Where do most people in Africa live?

• Around a water source

• Above the Sahara Desert

• Below the Sahara Desert

• In the Congo Rainforest

What is the difference between Subsistence and Commercial farming?

• Subsistence is farming for your family to survive; Commercial is farming to sell for a profit

• Subsistence is for profit; Commercial is for family

• Subsistence uses machinery; Commercial uses manual labor

• Subsistence is organic; Commercial is non-organic

What does Africa lack in terms of resources?

• Freshwater

• Timber

• Coal

• Natural gas

What are some concerns in the gold, diamond, and cocoa industry?

• Human rights violations, bad work conditions

• Environmental pollution, high taxes

• Overproduction, market saturation

• Lack of skilled labor, outdated technology

How did Europeans divide up Africa during the Berlin Conference?

• By claiming land and showing military control

• By negotiating with African leaders

• By drawing lots

• By purchasing land from local tribes

What type of climate is found near Central Africa and the Amazon Basin?

• Tropical Rainforests

• Hot and Arid

• Swampy

• Tundra

Which continent colonized most of Sub-Saharan Afria?

• Europe

• North America

• Asia

• Latin America

What happened to most countries in Africa after the end of European colonization?

• They experienced economic prosperity and political stability.

• They fought for independence but faced ethnic tensions, political corruption, and low development levels.

• They were left with strong, unified governments.

• They became major global economic powers.

Why did the genocide in Rwanda occur after Europeans left the continent?

• The Tutsi ethnic group was given more power and education by Europeans.

• The Hutu ethnic group was favored by Europeans.

• The Tutsi ethnic group oppressed the Hutu ethnic group.

• The Hutu ethnic group was given more power and education by Europeans.

What are the current struggles of many post-colonial governments in Africa?

• Economic prosperity and political stability.

• Instability, economic corruption and political corruption.

• High levels of development and unity.

• Strong international influence and power.