DIRECTIONS:
You will have to create a Google Slides presentation by answering the questions below. Save your presentation as North Africa web quest with your name and period. Then conduct a internet search to answer all of the questions. You must type out your answers in your own words. You must provide a citation for each answer. 45 pts total. Extra credit for those who do a great job and extra work!
You will have to create a Google Slides presentation by answering the questions below. Save your presentation as North Africa web quest with your name and period. Then conduct a internet search to answer all of the questions. You must type out your answers in your own words. You must provide a citation for each answer. 45 pts total. Extra credit for those who do a great job and extra work!
- What is Africa's longest mountain range? Insert an image
- Where do more than 90% of Egypt’s people live? Show image
- Egyptians before 1950 heavily relied on the Nile River's annual flooding. Why did they do it?
- List the positive effects that construction of dams on the Nile River had on the region?
- According to ancient cave paintings found North Africa what was the climate once like?
- What are the two types of climate that make up the Sahara desert?
- What are the most abundant natural resources of North Africa?
- Ancient Egyptians developed two systems in order to keep track of the flooding. What are they?
- As a result of conflict over who would rule North Africa in the 1800s, what did European colonial powers do to the continent of Africa?
- What people invaded North Africa in A.D 600’s?
- What caused the spread of Islam in North Africa?
- What Empire controlled the North African region until WW1?
- What European ideas led to North African countries to become independent?
- What areas in North Africa have grown rapidly as people migrate there from rural areas?
- What are the main commodities that North Africa exports?
- Arabic is spoken in many dialects. Explain why.
- As a result of European colonization, what language do people speak in Algeria and Morocco?
- In the 1800’s most of North Africa was regarded by Europeans as a source of raw materials. What are some of the raw materials?
- What is the name of groups of people who move from place to place?
- This dam, built in the 1950’s was built to control the water flow and prevent flooding. What is its name?
- What is the name of the new modern day movement in the region resulted in high food and fuel prices?
- What are aquifers?
- What is desalination?
- Where is the Great Man-Made River located?
- What causes land degradation?
- In the 1800’s what European country invaded Algeria?
- What is the dominant faith of North Africa?
- Why are water sources in such demand in North Africa?
DIRECTIONS: Study the map below. Then research maps of Africa and locate the name of each numbered country.
What ocean is located on the west coast of Africa? What ocean is above #5 on the map?
What ocean is located on the west coast of Africa? What ocean is above #5 on the map?