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Africa's Study Guide (SS7G1-SS7G4, SS7H1, SS7E1)
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Why are literacy rates for girls lower than those for boys in Kenya, Sudan and South Sudan?
Girls cannot do schoolwork as easily as boys.
Most schools have been opened 4 girls in either country.
Girls in these countries have no interest in going 2 school.
Traditional views say girls should stay at home
2
Why did Europeans first take an interest in the African continent?
endangered species
to invest in Africa's human capital
to spread Islamic beliefs
slave trade & natural resources
3
From 2003 to 2007 Nigeria's GDP increased 5%. Which statement below agrees with this data?
There was an investment in human capital thru education.
Oil companies in the region shut down.
Nigeria stopped investing in capital resources
countries surrounding Nigeria had improved economies
4
What are the causes of desertification?
pilgrimage of Muslims to Mecca
desalination of neighboring icebergs
poor agricultural practices
investing in human capital
5
How has the Pan-African movement had an impact on the world?
Economies in African countries use it to trade with others
the movement has not had an affect outside Africa
led to more civil wars and political corruption in Africa.
has tried to unify citizens in African countries
6
Which is
not
an example of a description of an Ethnic group?
Arabs, Ashanti, Swahili and Bantu are examples
Muslims and Christians are examples
share many common characteristics, such as language
Share customs and traditions
7
Describes the system of people that have power to make & enforce laws
government
echeleon
GDP
economics
8
Which statement about HIV/AIDS infection in Sub-Saharan Africa
is FALSE
Botswana has the most effective response to the diseases
It is among the highest in the world.
Many of these children become orphans.
The drugs are affordable for most Africans.
9
Which best describes the relationship between water pollution and irrigation in Africa?
water is typically polluted becuz of poor irrigation methods
as pollution increases, irrigation becomes more important
irrigation methods have eliminated all water polllution
Seperating clean water from polluted water is simple
10
Nigeria & S. Africa use a different currency, How will this affect trade between the 2 nations
they must find a system for exchanging currencies to trade
since trading is done with goods, currency has no effect
must use a third country that will accept both currencies
trade is impossible, they dont use same type of money tra
11
Which country is shaded below
Nigeria
Sudan
Kenya
South Africa
12
Nigeria & S. Africa use a different currency, How will this affect trade between the 2 nations
they must find a system for exchanging currencies to trade
trade is impossible, they dont use same type of money tra
since trading is done with goods, currency has no effect
must use a third country that will accept both currencies
13
Last white president of South African who placed a major role in ending apartheid
Banju Bantu
Nelson Mandela
F.W. deKlerk
French Montana
14
Which describes entrepreneurship?
Putting together resources to produce goods or services.
The physical talents of people to build things.
The ability to harvest and use natural resources
Machines, tools, and devices used for production
15
Which country has the largest per capita GDP?
Nigeria
South Africa
Kenya
Sudan
16
System where
central
government has all the power
federal
democracy
confederation
unitary
17
Which best desrcibe the Ashanti of Africa
An ethnic group that lives only in north Africa
A religous group that believes in multiple Gods
An ethnic group that has a very diverse language
A religous group that practices anti-semitism
18
Which river is indicated below
Tigris
Nile
Niger
Congo
19
Which best identifies Sub-Saharan Africa
trade route connecting Mediterranean Sea to Red Sea
The area that is suffering from polar ice caps melting
Area of Africa located below the Sahara desert
The desert like area located in West Africa
20
Which is NOT one of the causes of water pollution in Africa?
human & animal waste
mining and manufacturing byproducts
desalination plants in Sahara regions
Pesticides & fertilizers
21
The shaded area of the map represents what physical feature
Kalahari Desert
Rainforest
Sahara
Sahel
22
Main
reason African
nations
did not
become stable after gaining their independence from Europe
Jews claimed more territory than Arabs .
US invasion believing that WMD existed here
Kissinger and Bilderberger's plan to illuminati Africa
Old boundaries created by European put enemies together.
23
When Great Britain took over South Africa, which African group fought that expansion?
Zionists
Zulus
Ziegiests
NAACP
24
When comparing the governments of Kenya & Sudan, which is correct concerning role of citizen?
Kenya citizens have a greater influence through elections.
both countries directly vote on laws
both countries rely on courts to make laws
Citizens in Sudan have a greater influence on government
25
Ethnic group that migrated from the Arabian Peninsula (Middle East) into North Africa
Jewish
Ashanti
Arabs
Bantu
26
Movement that emphasized the unity and strength of Africans on around the world.
Partion party movement
Scramble for Africa
Berlin conference
Pan-African movement
27
Monotheistic
religion
originated in Mecca, that spread to North Africa mainly through migration
Arab
Christianity
Bantu
Islam
28
Which resource has the MOST DIRECT impact on population and development of Nigeria?
lumber
uranium
diamonds
oil
29
Which area is shaded in yellow
Savanna
Sahel
Rainforest
Sahara
30
Nigeria & S. Africa use a different currency, How will this affect trade between the 2 nations
must use a third country that will accept both currencies
they must find a system for exchanging currencies to trade
trade is impossible, they dont use same type of money tra
since trading is done with goods, currency has no effect
31
Some ppl in this ethnic group believe in Golden Stool, others practice Islam or Christianity.
Ashanti
Bantu
Israeli
Arab
32
A desire to be freed from rule by another country’s government & a loyalty to one’s own nation
ethnocentrism
racism
nationalism
imperialism
33
Which explains the role of Nelson Mandela in the anti-apartheid movement?
was responsible for getting the United States support
He was a primary supporter of apartheid.
started many of the violent protests from prison.
was an internationally recognized leader of the movement.
34
Kenya, Sudan, and South Africa are called "republics." Why is this confusing?
They are all autocratic
The governments of all three have dictators as leaders
They are all actually democracies
The governments of all three work in different ways.
35
Which best describes the
relationship
between deforestation and poor soil in sub-Saharan Africa
Bad soil cause farmers to clear land increasin deforestation
fewer ppl live in the area which leads to poor soil
Poor soil is killing forests
deforestation is increasing amount of soil in Africa
36
After apartheid, which is a result of S. Africa's investment in modern production technologies?
Fewer countries trade with South Africa.
South Africa's population has decreased.
Agriculture is the main source of income for South Africa.
South Africa's GDP has increased.
37
Which European countries colonized the most land in Africa
France & Britain
Ethiopia & Switzerland
Spain & Belgium
USA & UK
38
What is a system of acquiring colonies to provide raw materials for another nation?
nationalism
imperialism
assimilation
Apartheid
39
Which country is shaded below
Kenya
Sudan
South Africa
South Sudan
40
Which region suffers from deforestation
Sahel
Kalahari Desert
Rainforest
Sahara
41
Why did many of the boundaries of new African states created after World War II cause problems?
More ppl live in the area which was colonized
They protected trade and transportation routes
boundaries split tribes and kinship groups.
Created poor soil, killing forests
42
Which best describes
Apartheid?
System of legal segregation and racism in South Africa
A Christian empire developed in Ethiopia centuries ago
part of the largest migration of people on the continent
One country controls another country by dance
43
Another result of European colonization was the spread of ___________throughout Africa
constitutional democracies
equal rights and higher GDP
Islamic beliefs and desalination plants
Christian beliefs
44
This river runs through Egypt
Mississippi
Congo
Nile
Niger
45
Which statement about literacy rates for Kenya and Sudan is MOST TRUE?
Literacy rates for girls are higher.
Literacy rates has little effect on GDP
Literacy rates for boys are higher.
Literacy rates for boys & girls are similar.
46
What geographic areas are affected by desertification
the MOST?
Sahel
Serengetti
tropical rainforest
Savanna
