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WCG Chapter 20 Central Africa

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  • Which language is NOT commonly used as an official language in Central Africa?
    French
    Spanish
    English
    Portuguese
  • In which century did European exploration of Central Africa begin?
    14th century
    15th century
    16th century
    17th century
  • What is the average temperature range in Central Africa?
    80-90°F
    90-100°F
    70-80°F
    60-70°F
  • What type of traditional society was common in early Central African history?
    Fishing only
    Nomadic hunting
    Farming and trading
    Mining communities
  • The second-largest rainforest in the world is located in:
    Central America
    Southeast Asia
    The Congo Basin
    The Amazon Basin
  • During what time period did the Bantu migration occur?
    500 BCE - 1000 CE
    1500 CE - 2000 CE
    1000 CE - 1500 CE
    100 CE - 500 CE
  • Which mountains are known as "Mountains of the Moon"?
    Atlas Mountains
    Rwenzori Mountains
    Simien Mountains
    Drakensberg Mountains
  • Name the main economic activity in Central Africa.
    Fishing
    Agriculture
    Tourism
    Manufacturing
  • What is the approximate size of the Central Africa region?
    2.7 million square miles
    4 million square miles
    3.5 million square miles
    1.5 million square miles
  • What is the average temperature range in Central Africa?
    70-80°F
    90-100°F
    60-70°F
    80-90°F
  • Which city is noted as the largest in Central Africa?
    Brazzaville
    Kinshasa
    Libreville
    Yaoundé
  • During what time period did the Bantu migration occur?
    1500 CE - 2000 CE
    500 BCE - 1000 CE
    1000 CE - 1500 CE
    100 CE - 500 CE
  • What is the largest river system in Central Africa?
    Zambezi River
    Niger River
    Nile River
    Congo River
  • Which of these rivers is a major tributary of the Congo River?
    Zambezi
    Niger
    Nile
    Ubangi
  • Which of the following best describes the climate of Central Africa?
    Tropical with high rainfall year-round
    Moderate temperatures with little rainfall
    Cold with seasonal rainfall
    Hot and dry year-round
  • What is one of the major environmental challenges facing Central Africa today?
    Tsunamis
    Volcanic eruptions
    Earthquakes
    Deforestation
  • The Congo River is known for being:
    The most polluted river in Central Africa
    The second most powerful river in the world
    A river that flows north to south
    The longest river in Africa
  • Which of these features makes up the heart of Central Africa?
    Mount Kilimanjaro
    The Great Rift Valley
    The Congo Basin
    The Sahara Desert
  • The majority of people in Central Africa speak languages from which language family?
    Arabic
    Bantu
    Latin
    Indo-European
  • The Congo Rainforest is:
    The second largest rainforest in the world
    Located in East Africa
    The largest rainforest in the world
    The smallest rainforest in Africa
  • Which city pair represents major urban centers in Central Africa?
    Cairo and Alexandria
    Nairobi and Mombasa
    Kinshasa and Brazzaville
    Lagos and Abuja
  • What is a major cash crop grown in Central Africa?
    Corn
    Rice
    Wheat
    Coffee
  • Which of these countries is NOT considered a major country in Central Africa?
    Cameroon
    Gabon
    Kenya
    Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Most Central African countries gained their independence in:
    The 1970s
    The 1960s
    The 1950s
    The 1940s
  • Which of these is a major staple crop in Central Africa?
    Potatoes
    Wheat
    Cassava
    Rice
  • What is one of the main traditional art forms in Central Africa?
    Pottery
    Mask making
    Oil painting
    Photography
  • Which colonial power controlled the Belgian Congo?
    Belgium
    Britain
    France
    Portugal
  • Traditional economic activities in Central Africa include all of the following EXCEPT:
    Diamond mining
    Automobile manufacturing
    Forestry
    Oil production
  • During the colonial period, the Berlin Conference (1884-1885) resulted in:
    The independence of Central African nations
    The division of Africa among European powers
    The establishment of the Congo River system
    The creation of trade routes
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