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.

Which of the following statements best describes diversity in sub-Saharan Africa?

Which body of water lies off the coast of West Africa?

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?

Conflict diamonds are diamonds that are mined to help pay for __________.

Which of the following was not an issue faced by African nations as a result of European colonialism?

All of the following are characteristics of the Serengeti except __________.

Islam and the Arabic language were first introduced to the people of North Africa by __________.

All of the following are benefits resulting from the construction of the Aswan High Dam in Egypt except __________.

Which of the following statements is most likely a characteristic of an authoritarian government in Africa?

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 __________.

Which of the following statements best describes the level of development found in sub-Saharan Africa, as a region?

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?

Which of the following resources can be found in Africa?i. oilii. goldiii. diamonds and other gemstones