Africa What is the first thing you think of when you hear the word “Africa”? How would you describe your knowledge level of Africa?

Africa Quiz 1. Africa is a _______. (country, island, or continent) 2. All are native African animals EXCEPT –A. Lions –B. Tigers –C. Giraffes –D. Elephants 3. The worlds biggest dessert, ______, is located in North Africa. 4. Born in July 2011 ______ is the worlds newest country % of the entire worlds chocolate supply comes from this African nation. –A. South Africa –B. Kenya –C. Ghana –D. Nigeria –E. Hersheystan

6. What African nation was founded by former American slaves, has a capital named after an American President, uses the US Dollar as its currency, and has a flag modeled after the US flag? 7. Located in Tanzania, what is the most famous mountain in Africa named?

The Nations of Africa How many can you name? Winning class gets treats!

A Continent of Potential 1 Billion people 50% of world’s Gold 90% of world’s Platinum 70% of world’s Diamonds 90% of world’s Cocoa Enough fertile land to feed everyone

A Continent of Problems 1. Borders –colonialism 2. Ethnic/Religious Hatred –Tribes 3. Ineffective / No Governments –Cycles of democracy and dictatorships –Not in every country

5. Disease and Famine AIDS/HIV Famine caused mainly by war 6. Tremendous wealth Gap –Super rich and super poor –Average person in most African nations earns less than $700 a year. Total Wealth of the ENTIRE CONTINENT is 2.2 Trillion US Dollars (US wealth is 14.6 Trillion)

Taking A Stand 1. The problems of Africa should NOT concern Americans. 2. The United States should take an active role in helping the people of Africa. 3. The United States should intervene if acts of Genocide are happening in Africa.