UNIT 1 Geography REVIEW
THE SAHARA DESERT What Region is this?
overgrazing/over farming What are the three main causes of desertification? overgrazing/over farming drought deforestation
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO What country is this?
South Africa What country is this?
What is the reason for the many different languages found in Africa? Because there are many ethnic groups that each speak their own language
Nigeria What country is this?
Explain why the population of the Sahara is low. Lack of water
SUDAN What country is this?
What are the effects deforestation? poor soil climate change desertification
EGYPT What country is this?
THE SAHEL What Region is this?
The Swahili language is a mixture of what two languages? Bantu and Arabic
What lake is this? LAKE VICTORIA
What part of Africa is the Sahara Desert is located? Northern Africa
What River is this? CONGO RIVER
What region of Africa is desertification a major problem? The Sahel
THE KALAHARI DESERT What desert is this?
Where in Africa is the Niger River located? West Africa
What River is this? NILE RIVER
SOUTH AFRICA What country is this?
EXTREME SHORTAGE OF FOOD What is famine? EXTREME SHORTAGE OF FOOD
KENYA What country is this?
What River is this? NIGER RIVER
What religion did the Arabs bring with them to Africa? Islam
What mountains are these? ATLAS MOUNTAINS
The largest rainforest in Africa is found in what region? The Congo River Basin
What lake is this? LAKE TANGANYIKA
Where in Africa do the majority of Arabs live? North Africa
What lake is this? LAKE VICTORIA
Sahara Desert & Atlas Mountains What is an example of a natural trade barrier in North Africa? Sahara Desert & Atlas Mountains
Animism Christianity Islam What religions do Bantus practice? Animism Christianity Islam
What religion do the majority of Swahili practice? Islam
Which Ethnic group is found mostly in Ghana? Ashanti
What are the results of poor soil? loss of agriculture desertification
What is the largest lake in Africa? Lake Victoria
It symbolizes the power of the Ashanti people What is the significance of the “Golden Stool” for the Ashanti people? It symbolizes the power of the Ashanti people
Be sure to review…. SW Asia maps, religions, and ethnic groups