General Africa

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1. In 2006 what city in Africa has the greatest population within its city limits? Cairo, Egypt Casablanca, Morocco Johannesburg, South Africa Lagos, Nigeria

2. What former South African president freed activist Nelson Mandela from prison, and lifted the ban on the ANC? (African National Congress) Julius Nyerere F. W. De Klerk Kwame Nkrumah Jan De Klerk

3. What are the people of the Tuareg, a tribe in northern Africa, known as? "Nakoes" "The red people" "Blue men of the desert " "Camels"

4. Why are so many people in poor countries in Africa like Ethiopia are dying? All of these Overpopulation Starvation Health Issues

5. The descendants from northwestern continental Europe who immigrated to South Africa call themselves what? Afrikaners English-Africans Nomads They are just the English

6. What did Julius Nyerere do that made him famous? Ended apartheid in South Africa Helped lead Tanganyika to its independence 1961 Founded the OAU Helped lead the Sudan to its independence

7. What is a goal of the AU, (African Union) formerly known as the OAU? (Organization of African Unity) Feed the growing population Promote peace, security, and stability in Africa Accelerate the political and economic integration of Africa All of these

8. In which one of these geographical regions in central Africa has the most trees and vegetation? Savanna None of these Sahel Rainforest

9. What is the MAIN reason why the European were settlers attracted to the plateaus that spread alongside the Great Rift Valley? The plateaus had fertile soil and mild climate perfect for farming The plateaus had most of Africa's mineral wealth The plateaus had deep alkaline lakes There were many exotic animals that you can't find anywhere else

10. What two tribes fought over leadership of Rwanda and Burundi? The Cherokee and the Chinese The Tutsi and the Hutu The English and the Afrikaners The US and Germany