Date:_______________
Period:______
1. How many countries
are on the continent of
2. How many people
live on the continent of
3. How many races
have migrated through the continent of
4. Describe African religious beliefs._________________________________________
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5. Physical features
refer to geographic formations such as rivers, mountains and deserts. 6. Describe some of
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7. How does Victoria
Falls compare to
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8. What climate zones
are found on the continent of
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9. Name some of
10. How many different languages are spoken on the African continent? __________
11. Name two African languages. 1.__________________ 2._____________________
12. Why do you think that European languages such as English, German, French and
Portuguese are
spoken in parts of
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13. Why do you think
that Arabic is spoken in
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14. What were some of
ancient
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15. Africans excelled in a number of areas. Name some of them.___________________
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16. How did Europeans influence African trade?________________________________
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17. What were some
negative effects of Europeans upon
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18. Describe the living arrangements for many African families.____________________
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19. Describe some important African ceremonies. ______________________________
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20. How do the Akan
people of
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21. Determine what your African name would be using the day of the week you were
born as well as your position within your family._____________________________
22. Describe life in an African village.________________________________________
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23. What are some materials that Africans might use to construct their homes? ________
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24. What is kente cloth?____________________________________________________
25. What is adinkra?______________________________________________________
Draw a picture of a man and a picture of a woman wearing a kento.
Draw a picture of a woman wearing a lapa and a gele.
Draw a picture of a man wearing a dashiki.