Pre-Test: Sub Saharan Africa

1. Which of the following types of agriculture takes place on large farms in Sub-Saharan Africa?

A. nomadic B. plantationC. slash and burnD. subsistence

2. Most African nations

A. are developed nations with high standards of living.B. are developing nations with low per capita GDP.C. are completely modern and industrialized.D. have a large middle class, but almost no upper class.

3. Economic productivity in Sub-Saharan Africa

A. exceeds that of European nations.B. is its greatest asset.C. is mainly based on tertiary economic activity.D. lags behind population growth.

Use the following maps to answer question #4—5.

4. Compare the maps. The country currently called South Africa was once controlled by the

A. British.B. French.C. Germans.D. Portuguese.

5. The maps suggest that

A. maps of Africa have not changed since 1914.B. most people in Sub-Saharan Africa speak German.C. some nations in Sub-Saharan Africa were not independent in 1914.D. the majority of people living in Africa today are European.

End of Map Questions

6. Many people were killed in conflicts in Rwanda and Burundi in the 1990’s due to

A. disputes over water.B. ethnic conflict.C. nationalism.D. war with neighboring countries.

Africa Today

7. All of the following are challenges facing many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa EXCEPT

A. a large number of refugees.B. an aging (older) population.C. lack of economic development.D. uneven population distribution

8. Which of the following cities is NOT a center of culture and trade in Sub-Saharan Africa?

A. CairoB. DakarC. JohannesburgD. Lagos

9. Which of the following Sub-Saharan cities developed because of its role as a supply station for ships?

A. Cape TownB. JohannesburgC. NairobiD. Timbuktu

10. All the following waterbodies border Sub-Saharan Africa EXCEPT the

A. Atlantic Ocean.B. Indian Ocean.C. Mediterranean Sea.D. Red Sea.

Use the following climographs to answer questions #11—13.

11. During December, what is the difference in precipitation between Cape Town and Durban?

A. about 1 inchB. about 4 inchesC. about 5 inchesD. 6 inches

12. Based on the information shown, what generalization can you make about the climate in Durban?

A. As average temperature drops, the amount of rainfall drops. B. As average temperature rises, the amount of rainfall drops.C. The average temperature and amount of rainfall remains steady throughout the year.D. The hours of daily sunshine are directly related to rainfall.

13. If you planned to visit Cape Town during the coolest time of the year, which month should you plan to go?

A. DecemberB. JanuaryC. JulyD. March

End of Graph Questions

Bars = temperature Line = precipitation