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South African History
#1 Became South Africa's president after being kept in prison for 27 years. Who is Nelson Mandela
#2 European country who had possession of South Africa before the Boer Wars. What is Belgium
#3 Bantu group responsible for building the ancient city, Great Zimbabwe. Who is the Shona
#4 Largest and highest mountain range found in South Africa. What are the Drakensburg Mountains
#5 Defeated by the British in the Boer War. Who were the Zulu
Famous Africans in History
#1 Helped over 1000 Tutsi's by housing them in a hotel during the Genocide in Rwanda. Who is Paul Rusesabagina
#2 Sent to Robben Island for allegedly sabotaging the South African government. Who is Nelson Mandela
#3 Developed crops such as sweet potatoes that were resistant to viruses. Who is Florence Wambugu
#4 Ruler best known for advancement in education in the Songhai Empire of West Africa. Known as 'the Great'. Who is Askia the Great
#5 Leader of the Mali Empire, best known for spreading the Islamic religion to West Africa. Who is Mansa Musa.
Resources of Africa
#1 In addition to gold, main trading commodity of West Africa. What is Salt
#2 Resorted in animal poaching for its value in Central Africa. What is Ivory
#3 Main resource found primarily on the island of Madagascar. What is Timber
#4 Most valuable resource in Kenya, known as energy that comes from the Earth's core. What is Geothermal Energy
#5 Most abundant source of this resource is located in South Africa, accounting for nearly 20% of the worlds supply. What is Gold
Five Themes of Georaphy and Religion
#1 Belief in having many gods. What is Polytheism
#2 The way people, ideas, and goods get from one place to another. What is Movement
#3 Country known as the homeland of Judaism. What is Israel
#4 Way to inform other people where something is in relation to other people, places, or things. What is Relative Location
#5 Second largest religion in the world as a result of trying to convert non believers. What is Islam
Wildcard
#1 44th President of the United States of America. Who is Barack Obama
#2 Winner of the 1983 NCAA national basketball championship on a miracle shot at the buzzer to win the game. What is N.C. State University
#3 Name of the town in the Andy Griffith Show, also known as Mt. Airy What is Mayberry
#4 Name of the boat Christopher Columbus sailed on to get to the Americas. What is the Santa Maria
#5 Top film in 2010 earning over 400 million dollars in theaters. What is Toy Story 3
Final Question
Capital of the East African Country of Kenya. What is Nairobi