Question 1

Considering the size of both its population and landmass,the African continent is sparsely settled.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Nigeria was once a colony of:

Accepted Answer

A)  France. 
B)  Italy. 
C)  Great Britain. 
D)  Belgium. 
A)  France. 
B)  Italy. 
C)  Great Britain. 
D)  Belgium.

Question 3

Discuss the structural adjustment programs put in place by the IMF and World Bank.Why were these programs unsuccessful?

Accepted Answer

The answer should include the following

Question 4

Since gaining independence,most African governments have not been able to reduce their dependence on raw material exports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The main factor influencing the high growth rate of sub-Saharan cities is the high birth rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What term describes when a country's economy is split between sectors that are rich and industrialized and poor,relying on informal businesses?

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

The Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo are two names for the same country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The language family spoken by the most people in sub-Saharan Africa is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Nilotic. 
B)  Bantu. 
C)  Zulu. 
D)  Guinean. 
A)  Nilotic. 
B)  Bantu. 
C)  Zulu. 
D)  Guinean.

Question 9

Since independence,the Hausa and Fulani of Nigeria have dominated the high levels of government and military.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a main source of Africa's religious traditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Islam 
B)  Christianity 
C)  animism 
D)  Judaism 
A)  Islam 
B)  Christianity 
C)  animism 
D)  Judaism

Question 11

Which of the following does NOT reflect the lasting influence of the colonial period on African societies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many independent African governments are undemocratic. 
B)  Europeanized elites usually dominate government and the economy. 
C)  African economies depend on the export of raw materials. 
D)  African governments effectively redistribute wealth to an impoverished majority. 
A)  Many independent African governments are undemocratic. 
B)  Europeanized elites usually dominate government and the economy. 
C)  African economies depend on the export of raw materials. 
D)  African governments effectively redistribute wealth to an impoverished majority.

Question 12

What circumstance tends to prevail in places in Africa where birth rates have declined?

Accepted Answer

A)  The circumstances of women improve as reflected in higher literacy rates. 
B)  Women's access to education is poor. 
C)  Infant mortality is relatively high. 
D)  Males are uneducated and uncommunicative with their wives. 
A)  The circumstances of women improve as reflected in higher literacy rates. 
B)  Women's access to education is poor. 
C)  Infant mortality is relatively high. 
D)  Males are uneducated and uncommunicative with their wives.

Question 13

The demographic transition is well underway in sub-Saharan Africa.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In concise terms,describe the practice known as polygyny.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Agroforestry has no associated problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following occurred in sub-Saharan Africa during the period between 1961 and 2005?

Accepted Answer

A)  Per capita food production declined. 
B)  Value of African currencies increased. 
C)  Foreign investment increased. 
D)  Size of impoverished population declined. 
A)  Per capita food production declined. 
B)  Value of African currencies increased. 
C)  Foreign investment increased. 
D)  Size of impoverished population declined.

Question 17

According to the long-standing division of labor in sub-Saharan Africa,which one of the following tasks is typically NOT the responsibility of women?

Accepted Answer

A)  caring for children and elderly 
B)  obtaining and transporting water for the house 
C)  gathering and carrying firewood for household use 
D)  clearing and turning the soil for cultivation 
A)  caring for children and elderly 
B)  obtaining and transporting water for the house 
C)  gathering and carrying firewood for household use 
D)  clearing and turning the soil for cultivation

Question 18

Name the primary energy source for households and industries in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Question 19

What country was Africa's first republic,founded by freed slaves from the American South?

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Question 20

The informal economy in sub-Saharan Africa now provides two out of every three jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Considering the size of both its population and landmass,the African continent is sparsely settled.

Nigeria was once a colony of:

Discuss the structural adjustment programs put in place by the IMF and World Bank.Why were these programs unsuccessful?

Since gaining independence,most African governments have not been able to reduce their dependence on raw material exports.

The main factor influencing the high growth rate of sub-Saharan cities is the high birth rate.

What term describes when a country's economy is split between sectors that are rich and industrialized and poor,relying on informal businesses?

The Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo are two names for the same country.

The language family spoken by the most people in sub-Saharan Africa is:

Since independence,the Hausa and Fulani of Nigeria have dominated the high levels of government and military.

Which of the following is NOT a main source of Africa's religious traditions?

Which of the following does NOT reflect the lasting influence of the colonial period on African societies?

What circumstance tends to prevail in places in Africa where birth rates have declined?

The demographic transition is well underway in sub-Saharan Africa.

In concise terms,describe the practice known as polygyny.

Agroforestry has no associated problems.

Which of the following occurred in sub-Saharan Africa during the period between 1961 and 2005?

According to the long-standing division of labor in sub-Saharan Africa,which one of the following tasks is typically NOT the responsibility of women?

Name the primary energy source for households and industries in sub-Saharan Africa.

What country was Africa's first republic,founded by freed slaves from the American South?

The informal economy in sub-Saharan Africa now provides two out of every three jobs.

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Middle and South America

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Exam 7: Sub-Saharan Africa

Considering the size of both its population and landmass,the African continent is sparsely settled.

Nigeria was once a colony of:

Discuss the structural adjustment programs put in place by the IMF and World Bank.Why were these programs unsuccessful?

Since gaining independence,most African governments have not been able to reduce their dependence on raw material exports.

The main factor influencing the high growth rate of sub-Saharan cities is the high birth rate.

What term describes when a country's economy is split between sectors that are rich and industrialized and poor,relying on informal businesses?

The Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo are two names for the same country.

The language family spoken by the most people in sub-Saharan Africa is:

Since independence,the Hausa and Fulani of Nigeria have dominated the high levels of government and military.

Which of the following is NOT a main source of Africa's religious traditions?

Which of the following does NOT reflect the lasting influence of the colonial period on African societies?

What circumstance tends to prevail in places in Africa where birth rates have declined?

The demographic transition is well underway in sub-Saharan Africa.

In concise terms,describe the practice known as polygyny.

Agroforestry has no associated problems.

Which of the following occurred in sub-Saharan Africa during the period between 1961 and 2005?

According to the long-standing division of labor in sub-Saharan Africa,which one of the following tasks is typically NOT the responsibility of women?

Name the primary energy source for households and industries in sub-Saharan Africa.

What country was Africa's first republic,founded by freed slaves from the American South?

The informal economy in sub-Saharan Africa now provides two out of every three jobs.

Geography: an Exploration of Connections

North America

Middle and South America

Europe

Russia and the Post-Soviet States

North Africa and Southwest Asia

South Asia

East Asia

Southeast Asia

Oceania: Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Epilogue: Antarctica

Filters