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Human Geography of Sub-Saharan Africa — Quiz Answers

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What was one effect of the system of enslavement in sub-Saharan Africa from the 1500s to the 1700s?

A
The trade in guns, metal, and fabric decreased.
B
The practice of seminomadic lifestyles increased.
C
The populations of many communities decreased.
D
The practice of farming increased in certain areas.
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What was the population of sub-Saharan Africa in the year 2022?

A
more than 2 billion people
B
a little more than 1 billion people
C
half a billion people
D
about 1.5 billion people
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What was one effect of the system of enslavement in sub-Saharan Africa from the 1500s to the 1700s?

A
The practice of seminomadic lifestyles increased.
B
The populations of many communities decreased.
C
The trade in guns, metal, and fabric decreased.
D
The practice of farming increased in certain areas.
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What is juju as it relates to sub-Saharan Africa’s religions?

A
It is the belief in the spiritual power of objects, such as charms.
B
It is the daily worship of ancestors in various communities.
C
It is the use of herbs and other plants to heal illness and injury.
D
It is a community ritual that celebrates marriage and childbirth.
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What is the purpose of developing hydroponic areas in sub-Saharan Africa?

A
to provide a renewable source of electrical energy
B
to experiment with medications for health care
C
to create an alternative method of food production
D
to protect the environment while mining minerals
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What was the population of sub-Saharan Africa in the year 2022?

A
more than 2 billion people
B
half a billion people
C
about 1.5 billion people
D
a little more than 1 billion people
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What is one factor that led to the end of early trading empires during the sixth and seventh centuries?

A
People who lived in what is now Ethiopia adopted Christianity.
B
More people identified as Hindus in many communities.
C
Traditional religious beliefs expanded across the region.
D
Islam became less influential as a religion in many cultures.
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By the late 1700s, about how many Africans were newly enslaved each year?

A
less than 30,000
B
more than 75,000
C
less than 15,000
D
more than 40,000
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Sort the impacts on sub-Saharan Africa during European colonization and following decolonization.

Answer:

European powers created political borders that disregarded traditional cultural group boundaries.,The exploitation of natural resources in sub-Saharan Africa profited foreign countries.|A number of sub-Saharan African nations had economic struggles.,The loss of traditional boundaries and systems of leadership caused civil conflicts.

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What is one major source of many civil conflicts in sub-Saharan Africa?

A
rise of the global value chain
B
stereotypes about ethnic groups
C
effects of climate change
D
creation of the Great Green Wall

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