2. Click Once to Begin JEOPARDY! Review of Africa Unit

3. 2 pt 3 pt 4 pt 5pt 1 pt 2 pt 3 pt 4 pt 5 pt 1 pt 2pt 3 pt 4pt 5 pt 1pt 2pt 3 pt 4 pt 5 pt 1 pt 2 pt 3 pt 4pt 5 pt 1pt Egypt Egypt Cont.NigeriaRandomVery Random

4. Daily Double Graphic and Sound Effect! DO NOT DELETE THIS SLIDE! Deleting it may cause the game links to work improperly. This slide is hidden during the game, and WILL not appear. In slide view mode, copy the above (red) graphic (click once to select; right click the border and choose “copy”). Locate the answer slide which you want to be the daily double Right-click and choose “paste”. If necessary, reposition the graphic so that it does not cover the answer text. Daily Double!!!

5. This river is the longest in the world and is considered Egypt’s lifeline.

6. The Nile River

7. Egypt's capital city

8. Cairo

9. What was built in order to control Egypt’s floodwaters?

10. 1.The Aswan High Dam Daily Double!!!

11. How does the Suez Canal make travel easier for ships?

12. It is a quicker route from the Atlantic Ocean to the Indian Ocean.

13. What type of government does Egypt have?

14. A republic headed by a president

15. Small particles of rich soil left behind when the Nile used to flood.

16. Silt

17. The triangle shaped peninsula that lies southeast of the Nile Delta.

18. The Sinai Peninsula

19. What religion do most Egyptians follow?

20. Islam

21. Why is Egypt considered the “cradle of civilization”

22. The first records of human life were found in Egypt

23. Nigeria gets its name from which river that flows through Nigeria?

24. The Niger River

25. Identify the tropical trees with roots that extend above and beneath water and are found along Nigeria’s coast.

26. Mangrove

27. More than 90% of Nigeria’s income comes from exporting this resource

28. Oil

29. Identify Nigeria’s former capital AND current capital

30. Lagos: former capital Abuja: Present capital

31. In the 1400’s Europeans arrived in Africa. Identify two reasons why they came to Africa.

32. In search of gold and to take enslaved laborers

33. The large desert that runs through the northern part of Africa

34. The Sahara

35. Many countries in Africa were once dictatorships. Describe this type of government.

36. Control by few people. The one person or small group controls the laws and economic system. The ruler may take power by force.

37. The name of the region in Africa that represents good soil, thick grass and scattered tall trees

38. The Savannah

39. Many African countries were once colonies of countries on which continent?

40. Europe

41. Identify the system of writing that was used in ancient Egypt

42. Hieroglyphics

43. Why would northern Africa have a low population density?

44. The Sahara desert is in the northern part, and it is difficult to live in a dry, desert climate Daily Double!!!

45. Identify three aspects that are part of North Africans culture. Hint: Remember the 7 culture elements

46. Religion- Muslim Language- Arabic Economy- oil and cotton **Other answers are possible

47. What language is often spoken in business and government affairs in Africa?

48. English

49. What two bodies of water border the Suez Canal?

50. The Red Sea and the Mediterranean

51. Identify two challenges the “Lost Boys” of Sudan faced after arriving in the U.S.

52. 1.Finding education opportunities 2. Driving 3.Learning English 4.Staying in touch with family. 5.THERE ARE MORE!!

53. Identify one way the lost boys were helped in the U.S.

54. 1.Churches providing furniture 2. YMCA- help with jobs, shelter and money