Modern Issues in Africa: Heritage of Colonialism — Unit test Answers

Pan-Africanism began as a movement against European colonial powers on the African continent.

The official language of every North African country is __________, and more than 90% of people practice __________ as their religion.A.a Berber language . . . IslamB.Arabic . . . IslamC.English . . . ChristianityD.Arabic . . . a traditional African religion

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

Which body of water lies off the coast of West Africa?A.the Atlantic OceanB.the Pacific OceanC.the Mediterranean SeaD.the Red Sea

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Image by e2020 The Sahara Desert is located in which region on the map above? A. region A B. region B C. region C D. region D Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Conflict diamonds are diamonds that are mined to help pay for __________. A. schools B. food C. wars D. dams Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following was not an issue faced by African nations as a result of European colonialism?A.civil war B.ethnic conflictC.overpopulation D.lack of political structure

All of the following are characteristics of the Serengeti except __________.A.large numbers of predators, such as lionsB.heavy precipitation that falls year-roundC.seasonal migrations of millions of wildebeests, zebras, and elephants D.acacia trees and grasses

Islam and the Arabic language were first introduced to the people of North Africa by __________.A.traders from sub-Saharan AfricaB.colonists from the United StatesC.armies from the Middle EastD.explorers from Europe

All of the following are benefits resulting from the construction of the Aswan High Dam in Egypt except __________.A.the floodwaters of the Nile are controlledB.more arable land is created using irrigation from the dam’s reservoirC.the dam generates 15% of Egypt’s electricityD.the Nile River Delta ecosystem is protected

Which of the following statements is most likely a characteristic of an authoritarian government in Africa?A.The government holds free and fair elections.B.When the party in power loses an election, they peacefully hand power over to the winner.C.The power often shifts between a military government and a civilian one.D.The government supports freedom of speech and freedom of the press.

In Africa, allowing livestock to feed for too long in the same area, planting on the same land over and over, and cutting down forests can all lead to __________.A.overgrazingB.desertificationC.overfarmingD.deforestation

Which of the following statements best describes the level of development found in sub-Saharan Africa, as a region? A. Development is higher than average throughout the region. B. There are over 400 languages spoken throughout the region. C. Development is low or average throughout the region. D. Development and population density are the highest in the world throughout the region. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Analyze the map below and answer the questions that follow. Image courtesy of NASA On the map above, which oval circles the Nile River Valley? A. oval A B. oval B C. oval C D. oval D Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following resources can be found in Africa?i. oilii. goldiii. diamonds and other gemstonesA.i. onlyB.ii. onlyC.ii. and iii. onlyD.i., ii., and iii.