Question 1

Compared to the United States, the African continent is&#10;A) twice as large.&#10;B) half as large.&#10;C) three times larger.&#10;D) about the same size.

Accepted Answer

The African continent is significantly larger than the United States. In fact, Africa is about three times larger than the United States, covering approximately 30.37 million square kilometers, whereas the United States covers about 9.8 million square kilometers.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a geographical or climate-related disadvantage faced by the region mentioned by the textbook?&#10;A) Long dry seasons and droughts&#10;B) Extensive tropical rainforests unfit for cultivation&#10;C) Few natural harbors or navigable rivers&#10;D) Large steppes and expansive deserts

Accepted Answer

Tropical rainforests, contrary to being a disadvantage, are often rich in biodiversity and resources, and can be managed for sustainable agriculture, making B not a disadvantage compared to the other options which directly impact human habitation and agriculture negatively.

Question 3

Many imperial borders in Africa&#10;A) cut across empty deserts&#10;B) are not recognized by the UN&#10;C) were based on the precise location of geographic features like rivers and lakes&#10;D) divide ethnic groups with shared identities

Accepted Answer

Many imperial borders in Africa were drawn without regard to the ethnic, linguistic, or cultural divisions that existed among the indigenous populations. As a result, these borders often divide ethnic groups with shared identities, leading to conflicts and tensions within and between nations.

Question 4

Why is Sub-Saharan Africa the &#34;least understood continent in the world&#34;?&#10;A) Western domination of Africa painted a picture of Africa as primitive and beset by disease.&#10;B) Sub-Saharan African diaspora are primarily the descendants of slaves and had almost no opportunity to preserve their language, religion, and history.&#10;C) Recorded histories of Sub-Saharan African countries were written by Europeans with little understanding of native cultures.&#10;D) All of these.

Accepted Answer

Each of the statements contributes to the perception of Sub-Saharan Africa as the "least understood continent in the world." Western narratives have often depicted Africa in a negative light, the African diaspora's history and culture were significantly disrupted by slavery, and much of the recorded history of the continent was written from a European perspective, which may not accurately reflect the complexities and richness of native cultures.

Question 5

About how many African citizens were enslaved and shipped off to be sold in the Western Hemisphere from the sixteenth century to the late nineteenth century?&#10;A) 500,000&#10;B) 1 million&#10;C) 3-5 million&#10;D) 12 million

Accepted Answer

Historical estimates suggest that about 12 million African citizens were enslaved and transported to the Western Hemisphere from the 16th to the late 19th century. This figure is widely accepted by historians and scholars.

Question 6

The Mau Mau Rebellion took place in what country?&#10;A) Great Britain&#10;B) Kenya&#10;C) Kikuyu&#10;D) Zaire, now the Democratic Republic of Congo

Accepted Answer

The Mau Mau Rebellion occurred in Kenya during the 1950s as a revolt against British colonial rule.

Question 7

Africanist Patrick Chabal said that African political elites "use their official position to fulfill their unofficial obligations to their clients and meet the demands on which their power and standing as rulers rest." He is referring to

A) Neo-patrimonialism
B) Apartheid
C) Colonial rule
D) None of these.

Accepted Answer

Neo-patrimonialism is a term used to describe a political system where official state structures coexist with and accommodate traditional patron-client relationships, often leading to the personalization of political power and the use of state resources for personal and political gain. Patrick Chabal's description aligns with the characteristics of neo-patrimonialism, where political elites leverage their official positions to maintain their power and fulfill obligations to their supporters.

Question 8

Your text cites the aphorism, &#34;When elephants fight, the grass suffers.&#34; In this context, the elephants represent:&#10;A) the European colonial powers&#10;B) kleptocrats in post-WWII Africa&#10;C) the US and the USSR in the Cold War&#10;D) the nations of the African Union

Accepted Answer

This aphorism is often used to describe the Cold War scenario, where the "elephants" (the US and the USSR) were in a state of tension and conflict, and the "grass" represents smaller, often non-aligned countries that suffered due to the superpowers' rivalry.

Question 9

According to your text, what three things must be improved in Africa before it can reach its full economic potential?&#10;A) Political stability, education, and health care&#10;B) Military force, political stability, and health care&#10;C) Military force, trade agreements, and border controls&#10;D) Education, health care, and trade agreements

Accepted Answer

Political stability, education, and health care are crucial for Africa to reach its full economic potential, as they create a conducive environment for economic development and attract investment.

Question 10

Of the 48 least-developed countries in the world, how many are in Sub-Saharan Africa?&#10;A) 45&#10;B) 38&#10;C) 30&#10;D) 24

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Question 11

Which of the following do Sub-Saharan countries typically NOT export?&#10;A) Minerals like bauxite, chromium, and manganese&#10;B) Manufactured textiles&#10;C) Diamonds, platinum, and gold&#10;D) Oil

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Question 12

Development and foreign aid to Sub-Saharan African countries&#10;A) usually reaches intended recipients after governments take a small cut.&#10;B) is never associated with positive economic outcomes.&#10;C) is frequently stolen or embezzled by those with ties to the receiving government.&#10;D) encourages governments to increase taxes on their own citizens.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Nigeria is an example of the political and economic problems associated with&#10;A) military coups&#10;B) civil war&#10;C) ethnically and religiously divided states&#10;D) All of these.

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Question 14

Who does the book suggest led one of the most corrupt dictatorships in Sub-Saharan Africa?&#10;A) Mobutu Sese Seko&#10;B) Prince Lumumba&#10;C) Laurent Kabila&#10;D) Joseph Kabila

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Question 15

What is the primary effect of the AGOA?&#10;A) Expand European Union trade with Africa.&#10;B) Expand Chinese trade with Africa.&#10;C) Expand Indian trade with Africa.&#10;D) Expand US trade with Africa.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Ghana, Gabon, Niger, and Chad are among a number of African nations that have&#10;A) hugely benefited from Chinese foreign direct investment.&#10;B) had disputes with China over worker and environmental safety.&#10;C) taken out huge loans from China that they are struggling to repay.&#10;D) been eager to allow displaced farmers from China to purchase unused agricultural lands.

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Question 17

What African city, according to your book, is a modern commercial center full of hotels, shopping malls, and restaurants?&#10;A) Kinshasa&#10;B) Arusha&#10;C) Nairobi&#10;D) All of these

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Question 18

Which of the following is NOT true about health and welfare in Sub-Saharan Africa?&#10;A) Undernourishment dropped 30% from 2000 to 2012 and dropped 23% between 2014 and 2016.&#10;B) The poverty rate was 57% in 2002 but remained at 57% in 2015.&#10;C) The child mortality rate for children under five declined 17% from 2010 to 2015.&#10;D) The overall literacy rate in 2010 was 60.4%, and the literacy rate among women was 52.5%.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is NOT true...

Question 19

The African Union used to be called which of these?&#10;A) the Organization of African Unity&#10;B) the United Nation: African Caucus&#10;C) the Partnership of African Nations&#10;D) the Organization of African States

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Deck 10: Sub-Saharan Africa and the International Community