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Africa Project
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Largest deserts in Africa were the ___ and ___ deserts. | Sahara and Kalahari |
| The ______ prevented Africans from using cattle, donkeys, and horses to farm near the rainforests | Tsetse fly |
| Scientists discovered hundreds of thousands of ancient artifacts. These objects included _______. | Pottery, copper hair ornaments, clay toys, glass beads, stone bracelets, and iron knives |
| Most people in Africa live in the ______. | Savannas or grassy plains |
| Africa’s savannas include _______. | Mountainous highlands and swampy tropical stretches |
| The oldest form of social organization in the world that began in Africa were the ______. | Nomadic hunting-gathering societies |
| In a matrilineal society, _____. | Children trace their ancestors through their mothers |
| Ancient societies used the age-set system to teach _____ to their young. | Discipline, community service, and leadership skills |
| African religions also included animism. Animists believe that _____. | Spirits are present in animals, plants, and other natural forces. |
| Few African societies had written languages. Instead, _______. | Storytellers shared orally the history and literature of a culture |