Transcript The development of the Swahili language was

UNIT 1
Geography
REVIEW
THE
SAHARA
DESERT
What Region
is this?
In the Sahel, overgrazing and drought
have resulted in a decrease in the
grassland region. What is this process
called?
DESERTIFICATION
DEMOCRATIC
REPUBLIC
OF THE
CONGO
What country
is this?
South Africa
What country
is this?
What is the reason for the many different
languages found in Africa?
Because there are many ethnic groups
that each speak their own language
Nigeria
What country
is this?
Explain why the population
of the Sahara is low.
LIMITED ACCESS TO WATER
SUDAN
What country
is this?
What is the best way to
stop or fight deforestation?
Plant more trees
EGYPT
What country
is this?
THE
SAHEL
What Region
is this?
The development of the Swahili
language was the result of the
mixing of which two cultures?
Bantu and Arabic
What lake is
this?
LAKE
VICTORIA
Name the vast, dry area that
stretches across North Africa.
SAHARA DESERT
What is the MAJOR cause of
desertification?
Overuse of the
land by
humans.
What River is
this?
CONGO
RIVER
Name the region of short
grasses bordering the Sahara
where desertification is a
problem.
The Sahel
THE
KALAHARI
DESERT
What desert is
this?
Which statement BEST describes the result of
fertile soil along the Niger River?
•East Africa is the population center of Africa.
•West Africa is the population center of Africa.
•South Africa is the population center of Africa.
•North Africa is the population center of Africa.
West Africa is the population
center of Africa.
What River is
this?
NILE
RIVER
SOUTH
AFRICA
What country
is this?
Some regions in Africa battle with
widespread famine. What is
famine?
EXTREME SHORTAGE OF FOOD
KENYA
What country
is this?
What River is
this?
NIGER
RIVER
What religion did the Arabs bring with
them to Africa?
Islam
ATLAS
MOUNTAINS
The ______________ is the longest
and most important river in West
Africa.
NIGER
The largest rainforest in Africa is found
in what region?
The Congo
River Basin
What lake is
this?
LAKE
TANGANYIKA
Name the mixed ethnic group, who
mostly live in North Africa and the
Middle East.
ARABS
What lake is
this?
LAKE
VICTORIA
What is an example of a natural
trade barrier in North Africa?
Sahara Desert
&
Atlas Mountains
The religion of the Bantus is…
Islam
In the Sahel, overgrazing and drought
have resulted in a decrease in the
grassland region. What is this process
called?
DESERTIFICATION
What religion is the most common
among the Swahili today?
Islam
Which Ethnic group is found mostly in
Ghana, and believe the strength of
their nation depends on the “Golden
Stool”?
Ashanti
Poor soil & deforestation cause more
land to become useless for. . .
Farming & agriculture
What is the largest lake in Africa?
Lake Victoria
What is the significance of the “Golden
Stool” for the Ashanti people?
It symbolizes the power of
the Ashanti people
What is the consequence of cutting
down trees for fuel in the Sahel?
desertification
What covers most of North Africa?
The Sahara