Africa Review
Giovanina (Nicastro) Verga was born in this North African country Tunisia
This is the longest river in Africa Nile
This valley runs from the Red Sea to the Zambezi River Great Rift Valley
What are some negative effects of Africa’s tropical climate? Disease Carrying mosquitoes Dense jungles Intense heat
This King of Mali, who according to Celebrity Net Worth is the richest person of all time, is credited with increasing Islam in West Africa Mansa Musa
The plantation system in the Americas led to demand for ____________ from Africa Slaves
Many traditional African religions believe that _________ walked among them and could help or hurt them. Spirits of Ancestors
True or False Africans were among the biggest traders of slaves from Africa. True
A large part of Africa is made up of this type of grassy plain Savannah
Name some positive effects of European Imperialism in Africa Introduction of Money Economy Introduction of Medical technology Introduction of Transportation and communication technology Education
The first “black” African country to gain post colonial independence Ghana
Ghana’s first president and founder of the OAU Kwame Nkrumah
This insect is responsible for the spread of Sleeping Sickness in Africa Tse Tse Fly
The trade of these two products led to powerful kingdoms in West Africa Salt Gold
This South African freedom fighter spent 27 years in prison then was elected president 4 years after his release Nelson Mandela
He became the first elected black president of South Africa. Nelson Mandela
This South African freed Mandela from prison FW DeKlerk
What happened at the Berlin Conference? Europeans divided Africa without Africans attending
This South African Archbishop and opponent of apartheid won a Nobel Prize in 1984 Desmond Tutu
Name 3 reasons or justification for the European conquest of Africa Humanitarian- civilizing Religious- Save souls Nationalism One Upsmanship Raw Materials Land for Population New Markets
The British fought a war against these Dutch Farmers Boers
What problems existed for post independence African countries? Ethnic divisions Lack of Technology Lack of Leadership skills (in some ) Poor economies
The Boer War was fought due to the discovery of these 2 things Gold Diamonds
Who said, “Dr. Livingstone, I presume.” Henry Stanley
Name 2 major deserts in Africa Sahara Namib Kalahari Nubian Owami Blue Karoo
The Congo became the personal property of this monarch King Leopold II of Belgium
This king modernized Ethiopia King Menelik II
Which 2 African countries were not colonized by Europeans during the Age of Imperialism Liberia Ethiopia
Adoption of Western Culture Westernization
Name 2 common religions in Africa Islam Christianity Animism
This language developed from a mix of Bantu and Arabic Swahili
This Swahili term means “There are no worries” Hakuna Matata
The scattering of a people Diaspora
The basic unit of society in Africa is Nuclear Family
Pan Africanism People of African descent have a common bond Africans should work together to solve problems
This South African policy was intended to keep whites in power Apartheid
A 100 day genocide occurred in this country that saw approximately 800,000 people killed Rwanda
The Rwandan Genocide occurred when these 2 groups clashed Hutu Tutsi
This organization of oil producing countries includes many African states OPEC
An African Story Teller Griot
This was the leading group in opposing Apartheid in South Africa ANC
Growth of Cities Urbanization
This is the term for all the boys and girls born in the same year Age Grade
Name 2 Europeans known for exploring Africa Mungo Park Richard Burton David Livingstone Henry Stanley
Several generations living in one household Extended Family
Black ethnic homeland established by South Africa Bantustan
Organization of African countries formed in 2002 to attract foreign investment by promoting good government and human rights. African Union
Escarpment A steep cliff
Not choosing a side in the Cold War Non Alignment
To refuse to buy certain goods and services Boycott