africa Flashcards
What is the largest country in Africa by land area?
Algeria
True or False: Africa is the second-largest continent in the world.
True
What river is the longest in Africa?
The Nile River
Fill in the blank: The Sahara Desert is primarily located in ______.
North Africa
Which African country is known as the ‘Rainbow Nation’?
South Africa
What is the capital city of Egypt?
Cairo
Name one of the two landlocked countries in Southern Africa.
Botswana or Lesotho
Which major mountain range is located in East Africa?
The Ethiopian Highlands
True or False: Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa.
True
What is the primary language spoken in Algeria?
Arabic
Which body of water lies to the north of Africa?
The Mediterranean Sea
What is the main economic activity in many African countries?
Agriculture
Which African country was never colonized?
Ethiopia
Name the largest lake in Africa.
Lake Victoria
What is the predominant religion in North Africa?
Islam
True or False: Africa has the highest number of countries of any continent.
True
Which African city is known for its historical significance as a trade center?
Timbuktu
Fill in the blank: The Great Rift Valley runs through ______.
Eastern Africa
What is the term for the practice of cutting down trees in Africa, often leading to deforestation?
Logging
Which desert is the largest hot desert in the world?
The Sahara Desert
What animal is often referred to as the ‘King of the Jungle’?
Lion
What is the primary export of many African nations?
Minerals and natural resources
True or False: Africa is home to the largest population of elephants.
True
What is the main currency used in South Africa?
Rand
Which two oceans border Africa?
The Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean
What is the primary language spoken in Nigeria?
English
Fill in the blank: The Maasai people are primarily found in ______ and ______.
Kenya and Tanzania
Who was the first black president of South Africa?
Nelson Mandela
What type of climate is found in the majority of sub-Saharan Africa?
Tropical climate
True or False: The Congo River is the second longest river in Africa.
True
What is the significance of the Serengeti National Park?
It is known for its wildlife and the Great Migration.
Which African country has the largest population?
Nigeria
Fill in the blank: The city of ______ is known as the economic capital of Nigeria.
Lagos
What is the main purpose of the African Union?
To promote unity and cooperation among African states.
Which two countries are separated by the Zambezi River?
Zambia and Zimbabwe
True or False: The Baobab tree is often referred to as the ‘Tree of Life’ in Africa.
True
What is the largest ethnic group in Africa?
The Hausa
Which African country is famous for its pyramids?
Egypt
Fill in the blank: The ______ is a traditional African dance that is performed during ceremonies.
Ngoma
What is the predominant climate zone in the Sahara Desert?
Arid climate
Which African country is known for its coffee production?
Ethiopia
What is the main source of income for most people in rural Africa?
Subsistence farming
True or False: Africa is home to more than 1,500 different languages.
True
What is the primary reason for the population growth in Africa?
High birth rates
Which African country is known for its wildlife safaris?
Kenya
Fill in the blank: The ______ is the longest mountain range in Africa.
Atlas Mountains
Who was the famous civil rights leader from South Africa?
Nelson Mandela
What is the primary agricultural product of Egypt?
Wheat
True or False: The African continent is rich in natural resources such as gold and diamonds.
True
What is the primary environmental concern facing Africa today?
Deforestation
Which African country has the highest GDP?
Nigeria
Fill in the blank: The ______ region of Africa is known for its rainforests.
Central Africa
What is the official language of the African Union?
Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swahili
Which African city is known for its historical significance as a center for slave trade?
Ghana (Cape Coast)
What is the currency used in Kenya?
Kenyan Shilling
True or False: Africa has a higher percentage of youth population compared to other continents.
True
What is the main purpose of the Great Green Wall initiative in Africa?
To combat desertification and land degradation.
Fill in the blank: The ______ is the largest river basin in Africa.
Congo River Basin
What is the primary goal of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)?
To create a single market for goods and services across Africa.
Which African country is known for its rich biodiversity and endemic species?
Madagascar
What is the name of the ancient kingdom located in present-day Sudan?
Kush
True or False: Africa is the origin of human civilization.
True
What is the capital city of Kenya?
Nairobi
Fill in the blank: The ______ is a famous wildlife conservation area in Tanzania.
Serengeti National Park
What is the primary function of the African Development Bank?
To provide financial and technical assistance for development projects.
Which African country is known for its ancient rock-hewn churches?
Ethiopia
What is the main source of conflict in many African countries?
Ethnic tensions and resource competition
True or False: The African continent has the most diverse range of climates.
True
What is the largest island nation in Africa?
Madagascar
Fill in the blank: The ______ is the main economic hub of West Africa.
Lagos
Which African country is known for its unique culture and heritage, including the Zulu and Xhosa tribes?
South Africa
What is the most widely spoken language in Africa?
Swahili
True or False: Africa is home to the world’s largest desert.
True
