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World Regional Geography: The New Global Order Update, 2/e
Michael Bradshaw, College of St. Mark and John

Africa South of the Sahara

True or False Quiz



1

Apartheid continues to be a major issue for the Republic of South Africa.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
2

All four subregions of Africa South of the Sahara experience rapid population growth.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
3

Western Africa is more connected to the world economic system than Central Africa.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
4

Africa's primary products are subject to world market fluctuations.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
5

In Africa, modern national boundaries do not correspond very well to tribal boundaries.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
6

The informal sector of the economy is very important in most of Central Africa.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
7

Manufacturing makes up 40 to 50 percent of gross domestic product in most African countries.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
8

Animist religions are based on people's experiences with the natural environment.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
9

The Southern Africa region has the best development potential in all of Africa South of the Sahara.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
10

Cote d'Ivoire has relatively diversified agricultural production.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
11

In Zimbabwe, commercial farms have not been very successful and are being broken up into small landholdings.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
12

Africa South of the Sahara remains the world's poorest region, but is catching up with other regions.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
13

The perception of the natural environments of Africa South of the Sahara being quite negative is an accurate perception.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE