Chapter 3: Gambia

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Gambia

On which continent is Gambia located?

A

Europae

B

Azia

C

Africa

D

South-America

What is the capital of Gambia?

A

Johannesburg

B

Caïro

C

Gambia-city

D

Banjul

Which river flows through Gambia?

A

Nile

B

Congo

C

Rhine

D

Gambia

Gambia is the (...) country of Africa

A

Smallest

B

Biggest

C

Richest

D

Poorest

What is the name of the dusty and dry wind from the northeast?

A

The Banjul

B

The Harmattan

C

The Gambia

D

The Sahara-stream

Which religion does 90% of the population adhere to?

A

Christianity

B

Islam

C

Boeddism

D

Nature religions

What is a nomad?

A

Person without a fixed place of residence

B

Person who lives in a village

C

Person who lives in a city

D

Someone who has never moved

What is so special about mangroves?

A

They can grow up to 50 metres tall

B

Their roots go as deep as 20 metres

C

They can live in salt water

D

They are indestructible

The mouth of the Gambia River is a

A

Estuary

B

Dam

C

Lake

D

Delta

What do people who adhere to nature religions believe in?

A

Sacred animals

B

Sacred objects

C

Boeddhah

D

Good and Evil Spirits

Which landscapes does Gambia have?

A

Tropical rainforest

B

Landice

C

Coniferous trees

D

Savannah

Gambia is...

A

Poor

B

Rich

C

D

The border of Gambia was created by the...

A

French

B

British

C

French and British

D

Gambia was once a colony of:

A

The British and Germans

B

The British and French

C

The British and Dutch people

D

The Dutch people and French

Where is Gambia?

A

Red

B

Green

C

Yellow

D

White

Gambia lies in Afrika...

A

... on the north coast

B

... on the south coast

C

... on the east coast

D

... on the west coast

Why is the country Gambia so narrow?

A

Because the land outside is too dry

B

Because the land outside is too wet

C

Because the English and French divided the Gambia + Senegal in this way

D

Because the Portuguese and the French divided Gambia and Senegal in this way

How many neighboring countries does Gambia have?

A

1

B

2

C

3

D

4

When did the Gambia become independent?

A

1960

B

1965

C

1967

D

1969

Where can you find mangrove forests in Gambia?

A

At the mouth of the Gambia (river)

B

North of the Gambia

C

South of the Gambia

D

East of the Gambia

Gambia has a:

A

Savannah climate

B

Tropical climate

C

Steppe climate

D

Dessert climate

What is the offical language of Gambia?

A

English

B

Portugese

C

French

D

Dutch

Is this a natural border?

A

Yes

B

No

Is this a natural border?

A

Yes

B

No

Which types of colonies are there?

A

Settler colony

B

Exploitation colony

C

Plantation

D

Immigrant colony

What are the four basis needs

A

Housing, food, education and healthcare

B

Housing, shelter, education and healthcare

C

Housing, food, education and health

D

Housing, food, drinks and healthcare

What is triangular trade?