Cultural Characteristics of Sub-Saharan Africa

Question 1

Which of the following statements best describes population growth in sub-Saharan Africa? A. Populations are shrinking due to poor health care and high rates of disease.B. Populations are staying about the same.C. Populations are growing, but so many people move from Africa that the effect is small.D. Populations are growing quickly, as fertility rates are among the highest in the world. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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D

Question 2

Which of the following statements best describes diversity in sub-Saharan Africa? A. There are only a few ethnic groups and languages spoken. B. There are more than a thousand languages spoken, but only a few ethnic groups. C. There are hundreds of ethnic groups, but only a few languages are spoken. D. There are hundreds of different ethnic groups, and more than a thousand languages are spoken. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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D

Question 3

Which of the following items handcrafted in Africa would be most likely made by a man? A. a reed basket B. a piece of clothing C. a stone carving D. a clay pot Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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C

Question 4

How many countries in sub-Saharan Africa are considered to have high levels of development? A. noneB. oneC. fiveD. more than ten Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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A

Question 5

Analyze the chart below and answer the question that follows.Data courtesy of the CIA World Factbook According to the chart above, in which location(s) do at least half of all people practice Islam? A. Zimbabwe only B. Nigeria and Mali onlyC. South Africa and Zimbabwe onlyD. Nigeria, South Africa, and Zimbabwe only Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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B

Question 6

Describe the diversity of language in sub-Saharan Africa. Be sure to use specific examples in your paragraph of at least five sentences.

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Sub-Saharan Africa is extremely linguistically diverse. More than 1,000 languages are spoken in the region, and few countries have a common language spoken by almost everyone. Bantu languages are the most commonly spoken, but there are more than 300 dialects, including Zulu and Swahili. In southwest Africa, Khoisan languages, or click languages, are spoken. One language, Afrikaans, is a mixture of traditional African languages, Dutch, and English. In addition, many countries include a European language among their official languages.

Question 7

What materials are used in the creation of artwork and other handcrafted items in African societies, and how is the work divided?

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: African arts are generally created out of available materials. These may include clay, bone, hardwoods, or grasses. The creation of artwork is divided by gender. Men often work with hard materials, like wood, and tend to create decorative and ceremonial pieces, like masks and statues. Women often work with soft materials, like reeds or plants, and tend to create useful items, like clothing and baskets.

Question 8

Describe the population growth trend in sub-Saharan Africa, and explain why this is occurring.

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Africa’s population growth is one of its biggest developmental challenges. Africa’s population is growing twice as fast as Asia’s and Latin America’s. The fertility rates in Africa are very high. This means that women typically have as many as 6 children. The population today is about 770 million, but its expected to reach 2 billion by 2050.

Question 9

Analyze the chart below and answer the question that follows.

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information:The country with the highest literacy rate still has more than 56% of its population living on less than $1 a day. The country with the lowest literacy rate has about the same percentage of its population living on less than $1 a day. The country with the lowest poverty rate also has a very low literacy rate, at just 65%. There does not seem to be a correlation between literacy and income, as even countries with higher literacy rates do not necessarily see economic benefits.

Question 10

Zimbabwe and Ethiopia are considered to be “developing countries.” Explain what this means with regard to life expectancy, standard of living, literacy, and income.

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Development throughout sub-Saharan Africa is considered to be very low. This means that life expectancy is below world average. Most people live in poverty, many on less than one dollar per day. Many people do not have access to clean water and sanitation systems. Literacy rates are below world average, and many people receive very little education.

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