Question 1 2 points Save
The African landform that was probably formed when two tectonic plates moved apart is the
Western Coastal Plain.
Sahara.
Great Rift Valley.
Congo River Basin.
Question 2 2 points Save
Nearly three quarters of the people in Africa south of the Sahara live
in growing urban areas.
in rural, agricultural villages.
north of the Equator.
in the rain forest.
Question 3 2 points Save
One of the main problems challenging the economics of many African nations today is
a lack of diverse exports.
increasing their export of raw materials.
competing with the industrial output of other African nations.
making fishing more productive.
Question 4 2 points Save
The large area of land that the tropical rain forest covers in Africa
contains very fertile soil, but environmentalists will not allow people to cut down the trees to plant crops.
is shrinking as the savanna expands to take land away from the rain forest.
has poor soil because of leaching, which takes away nutrients.
is located along the eastern coast of the continent.
Question 5 2 points Save
Great cultural diversity exists in African countries, especially those
with small populations.
located along the northern coast.
located south of the Sahara.
that were independent in 1914.
Question 6 2 points Save
Which of the following statements is not true?
The Nile River is a major transportation route across southern Africa.
The central plateau produces many cataracts in African rivers.
Africa's rivers can be used for hydroelectric power.
Because of terrain, some African rivers are not navigable.
Question 7 2 points Save
Keeping people healthy is a challenge in Africa because
governments are not concerned about health matters.
drought and famine cause poor diets and weaken the health of many people.
modern medicine has not yet reached the continent.
hurricanes and earthquakes cause widespread damage.
Question 8 2 points Save
What event led to Great Britain's renewed interest in Egypt in the late 1800s?
the opening of the Suez Canal
discovery of oil in the Sinai Peninsula
the building of the Aswan Dam
the French invasion of Egypt
Question 9 2 points Save
What was the major reason that Egypt tried to develop closer ties with the Arab Middle East immediately after the end of World War II?
to oppose the establishment of the state of Israel
to raise capital for the building of the Aswan Dam
to promote trade among countries in the Middle East
to protect the Suez Canal
Question 10 2 points Save
When did North Africa enter a golden age during which the region became an important center of learning?
during rule by the Carthaginians
during Roman rule
after the Arab conquest
after European powers invaded the region
Question 11 2 points Save
Which of the following is true of both Libya and all the nations of the Maghreb?
Most of the land area is covered by tropical rain forest.
They were French colonies until the mid-1900s.
The majority of their people live along the Mediterranean coast.
Their economies depend on the sale of petroleum.
Question 12 2 points Save
What factor made ancient Egypt a tempting target for waves of invaders?
arable land at the Nile Delta
great treasures housed in the pharaohs' tombs
its location between Asia, Africa, and Europe
rich deposits of gold
Question 13 2 points Save
Why does Egypt import more than half of its food supply?
to encourage cotton production on arable land
to encourage rural Egyptians to give up their traditional ways of life
to promote industrialization
to meet the demands of a rapidly growing population
Question 14 2 points Save
What two major factors limit the growth of industry in Egypt?
few skilled workers and lack of capital
lack of foreign aid and support from other Arab nations
dependence on a single export and limited oil reserves
limited access to trade routes and lack of raw materials
Question 15 2 points Save
Which of the following is a goal of Qaddafi's government?
to protect the Tuareg culture
to increase the revenues from foreign aid and to raise the rents on the military bases
to provide Libyans with a free education from the primary grades through the universities
to create a more equal distribution of wealth in Libya
Question 16 2 points Save
Why was the Sahel's location important to the early empire of Ghana?
Its location in the Sahara made it difficult to attack.
Its coastal location gave it vast fishing resources.
The Sahel was the trade link between the Mediterranean coast and the rest of Africa.
Its location between rain forest and desert gave it an ideal climate.
Question 17 2 points Save
Why have the people of West Africa started to work at the local level to help their economies?
They have learned that their governments alone can do little to improve economic conditions.
Foreign countries have stopped all economic aid to West Africa.
One-man rule in West Africa has been replaced by democratic governments.
West Africans are beginning to resist colonial rule of their countries.
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