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Africa Review Sheet
Use this study guide to help you prepare for the Africa Unit Test. You should also study your notes and
worksheets for the test. Test questions are not limited to this study guide.
1. Locate the following countries and physical features on a map.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
Chad
Liberia
Sudan
Madagascar
Democratic Republic of the Congo
South Africa
Rwanda
Ghana
2. Define the following terms.
a. Clan
b. Deforestation
c. Discrimination
d. Desertification
e. Griot
f. Missionary
g. Nationalism
h. Refugee
3. What is the largest country in Africa?
4. What is the smallest country in Africa?
5. How was the Great Rift Valley formed?
6. What causes desertification?
7. Why are many African countries pushing ecotourism?
8. Name two major resources found in South Africa.
i)
j)
k)
l)
m)
Sahara
The Congo River
The Great Rift Valley
Lake Victoria
Niger River
9. What do people do with the majority of the land in Africa?
10. Why is the death rate in Africa so high?
11. Why is population growth in Africa a problem?
12. What are some of the health problems in Africa?
13. Why were European countries interested in creating colonies in Africa?
14. How did colonies harm the people of Africa?(Think about how they were set up!)
15. What was apartheid?
16. What happened after many African nations gained independence from their European governments?
17. Who was Nelson Mandela? Why is he important?
18. There are five major world religions. Which two are widely practiced in Africa?
19. A person’s ethnic group can be classified by their ________________________.
20. What is the most widely spoken language in East Africa?
21. What is the most common form of artistic expression of life in Africa?
22. How is it possible that elements of African culture are now found in countries like the United States and
European languages are spoken in Africa?
23. Describe a recent conflict in Africa. Who are involved? What are they fighting about? What can be done by
other countries to help resolve the situation?