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A steep slope with a nearly flat plateau on top is a{n}
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butte
escarpment
mesa
rift valley
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Desertification of the Sahel is becoming more and more problematic. It has been proven that humans are worsening the problem by all except which of the following activities ?
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using unsustainable agricultural practices
overgrazing livestock
drilling for water
overpopulation
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A steep slope with a nearly flat plateau on top is a{n}
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Desertification of the Sahel is becoming more and more problematic. It has been proven that humans are worsening the problem by all except which of the following activities ?
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If you wanted to go on a safari and view African animals like wildebeests, gazelles, giraffe, etc. in their natural habitat, you would most likely book a vacation to
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Many African nations are ________________ countries that depend only on one or two primary crops for their income.
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A meeting of European leaders was held in 1884 - 1885 in Berlin, Germany. Which of the following would be the most accurate purpose for the Berlin Conference.
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South Africa was hit by economic sanctions in finance + trade from dozens of countries in the international community in an effort to pressure South Africa to end which of its strict social policies?
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In the country of Tanzania in East Africa is one of Africa's most recognizable physical features, __________________, Africa's tallest volcanic mountain.
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Nelson Mandela is a celebrated hero around the world. Which of the following best describes why is such a beloved hero, particularly in South Africa?
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Stateless societies were challenged by European rule during colonization because European customs and governance were much different than their own. Which of the following would not be true of stateless societies?
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Ghana, Mali, + Songhai were three ancient, prosperous kingdoms in West Africa. Each depended on trade to become wealthy and relied on __________ + ___________ as their primary trade products.
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European colonialism devastated Africa. Which of the following would not be an effect of colonialism?
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As modern Africa continues to develop and industrialize, one of the main problems they face today is "brain drain," or
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In the 1920s, poor, urban youth in North Africa developed a form of protest by music called
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After the Berlin Conference, most all of Africa was carved up and divided among European nations. The two nations of ______ + ______ were able to escape colonization.
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One of the things economists believe African nations must do to become more economically stable is to ______ their economies and promote manufacturing.
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One of the main leaders of the Berlin Conference and the colonizer of the Congo Free State was _____. He used forced labor + fear to gather rubber, palm oil, ivory, and other resources for Belgium.
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Due to European colonization at the end of the 19th century, which of the following might best describe the borders imposed in Africa?
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The Aswan High Dam project in Egypt solved many problems for the Egyptians and allowed them to control the dangerous flooding of the Nile River. However, it also created many problems for them, as well. Which of the following is one of the problems created by the dam?
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Oil accounts for several countries' major exports, which can bring great wealth. Which of the following is not one of the major oil producers in Africa?
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Exciting discoveries about early human development have been found in and around East Africa in the last several decades. One of the most exciting was of the hominid footprints found in Laetoli, Tanzania by Mary Leakey. They were found in a rift valley area known as _____.
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The portion of narrow grassland that runs along the southern portion of the Sahara Desert is known as the _____.
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Africa is filled with diverse and interesting land forms. One land form is _____ which are large depressions that span more than 625 miles across and are about 5,000 feet deep.
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The roles of women are greatly changing in some areas of North Africa as demonstrated in the country of Tunisia. Which of the following would be the best summary of victories in Tunisia for women?
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Africa also has several of the world's mightiest rivers. In fact, the _____ is the world's longest river, flowing 4,000 miles from its source at Lake Victoria to the Mediterranean Sea.
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AIDS is a true pandemic in Africa. Southern Africa has been hit extremely hard. In which of the following countries did AIDS account for 3 of every 4 deaths?
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Another of Africa's interesting landforms occurred as the tectonic plates shifted and pulled apart from each other forming _____. These are very evident in East Africa.
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Africa's largest landform, the _____ spans 3,000 miles across the continent from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea.
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The construction of the Aswan High Dam in Egypt caused several problems for Egyptians. Which of the following is not a problem caused by construction of the dam?
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Which of the following is the best example of a pandemic in Africa?
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Under the Sahara desert there are stores of water located several thousand feet below ground. These are called _____ and where the bubble to the surface are called _____.
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Africa was home to many great trading civilizations. _____ was one located on the Mediterranean Sea in North Africa across from Rome. Conflict over trade in the Mediterranean caused this civilization to fight with Rome in the Punic Wars.
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The religion of _____ is the greatest cultural influence on North Africa.
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One key event in African history occurred around 2000 BC when tribes began to spread out from the Nigeria area into southern Africa. Although it is not certain why they moved, the move provided much diversity in southern Africa and language is one way historians can trace where the different groups settled. This event was known as the _____.
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Which of the following is not true about the legacy of colonialism in Africa?
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Patients with AIDS are often face with secondary infections + complications such as _____, a respiratory infection.
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The Slave trade has had a profound, tragic effect on Africa. Which of the following statements is not accurate regarding the slave trade.
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Although few Africans use it themselves, Africa supplies about 10% of the world economy with _____, it's most profitable commodity.