Which ones are true
a. Some people in northern Chad are nomadic and raise camels and plant crops in oases due to lack of arable soil.
b. In parts of West Africa they are careful not to cut down trees to make arable land.
c. Tension exists in Egypt between secularism and Catholicism.
d. Arabic is the language that unifies most of northern Africa.
e. Unemployment is a serious economic problem in North Africa.
f. In the AD 600s, North Africa was conquered by Arab Muslims.
g. Egypt contributes to the culture of North Africa by producing many popular books, films, and television shows in Greek.
h. Lack of stable governments is a major obstacle to development in some African nations.
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3. How does Egypt contribute to the culture of North Africa?
1.B
2.A
3.A
4.D
5.D
6.C
7.D
8.A
9.A
10.B
11.C
12.C
13.C
14.A
15.C
16.D
17.C
18.C
19.D
20.C
To determine which statements are true, we can analyze each statement individually.
a. Some people in northern Chad are nomadic and raise camels and plant crops in oases due to lack of arable soil.
This statement is true. Northern Chad, like many other desert regions, has limited arable soil, which makes it difficult for people to practice settled agriculture. As a result, some communities in this region rely on a combination of nomadic herding (e.g., raising camels) and oasis farming to sustain their livelihoods.
b. In parts of West Africa they are careful not to cut down trees to make arable land.
This statement is also true. In parts of West Africa, particularly in regions with tropical rainforests, there is often a strong cultural and environmental awareness of the importance of trees. Cutting down trees to clear land for agriculture is typically avoided to preserve the ecological balance and prevent deforestation.
c. Tension exists in Egypt between secularism and Catholicism.
This statement is not entirely accurate. While Egypt has a predominantly Muslim population, the major religious tension within the country is between the Muslim majority and the minority Christian Coptic population, not Catholicism specifically. Additionally, the term "secularism" usually refers to the separation between religion and state, which is a different concept altogether.
d. Arabic is the language that unifies most of northern Africa.
This statement is generally true. Arabic is the primary language spoken in most countries of Northern Africa. While there are some regional variations and other indigenous languages spoken in specific areas (such as Berber languages in parts of Morocco and Algeria), Arabic serves as a common language for communication and unification in the region.
e. Unemployment is a serious economic problem in North Africa.
This statement is true. High rates of unemployment have been one of the significant economic challenges faced by many countries in North Africa. Factors such as rapid population growth, limited job opportunities, and insufficient investment in certain sectors contribute to the persistence of this issue.
f. In the AD 600s, North Africa was conquered by Arab Muslims.
This statement is true. In the 7th century AD, Arab Muslims successfully conquered and established control over North Africa, bringing Islam as the dominant religion to the region. This conquest had a profound and lasting impact on the cultural, linguistic, and religious landscape of North Africa.
g. Egypt contributes to the culture of North Africa by producing many popular books, films, and television shows in Greek.
This statement is incorrect. The official language of Egypt is Arabic, not Greek. Therefore, books, films, and television shows produced in Egypt are predominantly in Arabic, which contributes to the cultural output of North Africa.
h. Lack of stable governments is a major obstacle to development in some African nations.
This statement is true. Lack of stable governments has been a significant obstacle to development in various African nations, including some in North Africa. Political instability, corruption, and poor governance can hinder economic growth, discourage investments, and impede progress in areas such as infrastructure, education, and healthcare.