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Click Once to BeginJEOPARDY!Review of Africa Unit
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Egypt Egypt Cont. Nigeria Random Very Random
This river is the longest in the world
and is considered Egypt’s lifeline.
The Nile River
Egypt's capital city
Cairo
What was built in order to control Egypt’s
floodwaters?
1. The Aswan High Dam
Daily Double!!!
How does the Suez Canal make travel easier for
ships?
It is a quicker route from the Atlantic Ocean to the
Indian Ocean.
What type of government does Egypt have?
A republic headed by a president
Small particles of rich soil left behind when the
Nile used to flood.
Silt
The triangle shaped peninsula that lies
southeast of the Nile Delta.
The Sinai Peninsula
What religion do most Egyptians follow?
Islam
Why is Egypt considered the “cradle of civilization”
The first records of human life were found in Egypt
Nigeria gets its name from which river that
flows through Nigeria?
The Niger River
Identify the tropical trees with roots that extend
above and beneath water and are found along
Nigeria’s coast.
Mangrove
More than 90% of Nigeria’s income comes
from exporting this resource
Oil
Identify Nigeria’s former capital AND current
capital
Lagos: former capital
Abuja: Present capital
In the 1400’s Europeans arrived in Africa.
Identify two reasons why they came to Africa.
In search of gold and to take enslaved laborers
The large desert that runs through the
northern part of Africa
The Sahara
Many countries in Africa were once dictatorships.
Describe this type of government.
Control by few people. The one person or small group controls the laws and economic system. The ruler may take
power by force.
The name of the region in Africa that represents
good soil, thick grass and scattered tall trees
The Savannah
Many African countries were once colonies of countries on which
continent?
Europe
Identify the system of writing that was used in
ancient Egypt
Hieroglyphics
Why would northern Africa have a low
population density?
The Sahara desert is in the northern part, and it
is difficult to live in a dry, desert climate
Daily Double!!!
Identify three aspects that are part of North
Africans culture.
Hint: Remember the 7 culture elements
Religion- MuslimLanguage- Arabic
Economy- oil and cotton
**Other answers are possible
What language is often spoken in business and government affairs in
Africa?
English
What two bodies of water border the Suez Canal?
The Red Sea and the Mediterranean
Identify two challenges the “Lost Boys” of Sudan faced after arriving in the
U.S.
1.Finding education opportunities
2. Driving3.Learning English4.Staying in touch with
family. 5.THERE ARE MORE!!
Identify one way the lost boys were helped in the
U.S.
1.Churches providing furniture2. YMCA- help with jobs, shelter and money
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