17 Questions
What is the rank of Africa in terms of population among the continents?
Third
Which continent is the world's second largest by area?
Africa
Describe the coastline of Africa.
Regular
Name two deserts located in Africa.
Sahara and Kalahari
What type of climate is found in the central portion of Africa?
Tropical and equatorial
What term was historically used to refer to Africa, not due to complexion but due to lack of knowledge?
Dark Continent
Which historical figure from Africa was a powerful king and military genius known for establishing a strong nation?
Shaka Zulu
Which historical place in South Africa is known as the oldest surviving colonial building?
Castle of Good Hope
What is one common characteristic of African societies in terms of their beliefs and practices?
Each tribe having unique traditions and beliefs
What geographical features influenced the diverse cultures and traditions found in Africa?
Presence of vast plateaus and deserts
Who is the environmentalist and founder of the Green Belt Movement from Africa?
Wangari Maathai
What was the significance of the Great Trek in South African history?
Preservation of Dutch culture
Which event dramatically changed life for blacks in South Africa and intensified segregation?
Mining of Gold and Diamonds
Which literary genre is characteristic of South Africa's cultural heritage according to the text?
Oral and written literary pieces
What is Lobola in South African culture primarily intended to signify?
Mutual respect
Which South African tradition emphasizes family unity and welfare through the practice of having multiple wives?
Polygamy
What is a common feature of traditional South African attire according to the provided text?
'Blend of traditional and modern styles'
Explore the key geographical features of Africa, the world's second largest continent by area and third largest by population. Learn about the regular coastline, vast plateau, Sahara desert in the north, Kalahari desert in the south, and the tropical and equatorial climate of the central region.
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