Africa Unit 1 Re-Test
Group 1
SS7G1: Physical Geography of Africa
Question 1a
Choose one major physical feature of Africa (Sahara Desert, Sahel, savanna, tropical rainforest, Nile River, Congo River, or Niger River) and describe how it influences the lives of the people living nearby. Discuss how this feature affects their daily activities, economic opportunities, and access to resources.
Group 2
SS7G4: Cultural Characteristics of Africa
Question 2a
Culture and Religion Which of the following religions is most commonly practiced in Northern Africa?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Islam
Christianity
Question 2b
How have traditional African religions primarily been passed down through generations?
Written holy texts
Oral storytelling and rituals
Formal religious schools
Online communities
Question 2c
What is one of the significant impacts of language diversity on African societies?
It has simplified trade and communication.
It has caused conflict and division between ethnic groups.
It has led to the adoption of a single common language across the continent.
It has had no effect on African cultures.
Group 3
Impact of Colonization SS7G3: Impact of European Colonization on African Culture
Question 3a
Which of the following was a consequence of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?
The formation of the African Union
The division of Africa into colonies controlled by European powers
The granting of independence to African countries
The development of a single African language
Question 3b
How did European colonization most affect the borders of modern-day African countries?
Borders were created based on ethnic and cultural groups.
Borders were established with respect for natural features like rivers and mountains.
Borders were drawn with little regard for existing ethnic or cultural divisions.
Borders were removed entirely, creating a borderless continent.
Question 3c
What was one of the primary goals of European colonizers in Africa?
To preserve African cultural traditions
To develop higher education institutions
To exploit natural resources and establish trade
To establish peace between African ethnic groups
Group 4
History SS7H1: Historical Understanding of Africa
Question 4a
What was apartheid?
A system of racial segregation in South Africa
An economic policy to redistribute wealth in Africa
A movement to unite all African countries under one government
A natural resource management program
Question 4b
Who was a major leader in the fight against apartheid in South Africa?
Kwame Nkrumah
Jomo Kenyatta
Nelson Mandela
Haile Selassie
Question 4c
Which of the following was a common outcome of independence movements in African countries during the mid-20th century?
Immediate economic stability and growth
Peaceful transitions to democratic governments
Political instability and civil conflict
Unification of all African countries into one nation
Question 4d
Explain the effects of European colonization on Africa and the subsequent independence movements in the 20th century in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa.
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