How would European colonization in Africa have led to African unrest?

Europe didn't take into account cultural divisions existed

What was South Africa's Truth and reconciliation Commission?

individuals working with the gov't to improve politics

The higher the literacy rate, the higher this is

GDP per capita, life expectancy

How has the history of Sub Saharan Africa contributed to political instability in some nations?

end of European colonization has left nations struggling

What are the two major religions of Russia and the Eurasian republics?

Islam and Orthodox Christianity

Which statement about common traits of culture is most accurate?

includes people's language, religion, rules, and customs

How do Middle Eastern countries fix the problem of running out of water?

cooperate and find solution in the future bc all need water

What kind of gov't do people still prefer in Russia?

strong authoritarian (central) gov't.

What is an unintended result of the Arab Spring?

lack of leadership might result in weak gov't and no money

What could black African Americans not make a lot of money in South Africa before the 1990's?

legal system supported racial prejudice (apartheid)

Christian, Muslim, oral histories and folklore, and 2,000 ethnic groups describe

cultural traits in SW Asia (Middle East)

Why were African kingdoms like Ghana and Mali successful during the Middle Ages?

grew wealthy by trading gold and salt

What is an aspect of a limited government?

citizens are represented fairly

How are cultures in the Middle East related to North Africa?

Sahara Desert gives limited contact to N Africa and the rest

Why did Europe colonize Africa?

Europeans took African resources

Why is Sawm important to Muslims? (5 Pillars)

to develop a clear mind by fasting to get closer to Allah

Why were people who participated in the Arab Spring unhappy?

lack of human rights and a command economy

a racist system in South Africa

What did Peter the Great become famous for?

building Moscow and St. Petersburg

What was the Arab Spring?

uprisings in Middle East to fight against unlimited gov't.

How have cell phones changed SW Asia (Middle East) ?

allow groups to communicate and share ideas

What does Easter celebrate?

the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ

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1
What is the hajj?
a holy trip to Mecca
a holy trip to the USA
a holy trip to Egypt
a holy trip to Jerusalem
2
How would European colonization in Africa have led to African unrest?
Europe decided by dividing Africa up, it would bring peace
Europe divided Africa into religious sections
Europe decided to divide Africa equally between them
Europe didn't take into account cultural divisions existed
3
Which characteristic is shared by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
started in different world regions
celebrate the same religious holidays
share the same sacred book
belief in one God
4
what is the first thing a country loses when its government becomes unlimited?
businesses
individual human rights
scientific research
increased trade
5
What kind of government is Russia under Vladimir Putin?
socialism
communism
republic
democracy
6
What was South Africa's Truth and reconciliation Commission?
a gov't ignoring its citizens
foreign powers pressuring a gov't.
political parties trying to shape public opinions
individuals working with the gov't to improve politics
7
The higher the literacy rate, the higher this is
industry
agriculture
GDP per capita
life expectancy
8
Which economic system is where the government owns all the money?
mixed
command
free enterprise
traditional
9
How has the history of Sub Saharan Africa contributed to political instability in some nations?
end of European colonization has left nations struggling
too many ethnic groups
the end foreign aid has left people without food
devastation of World War II has hurt economies
10
What are the two major religions of Russia and the Eurasian republics?
Hinduism and Islam
Christianity and Buddhism
Islam and Orthodox Christianity
Islam and Buddhism
11
Which statement about common traits of culture is most accurate?
most members have the same social status
includes people's language, religion, rules, and customs
culture is characterized by democratic gov't.
people always practice the same form of religion
12
How do Middle Eastern countries fix the problem of running out of water?
cooperate and find solution in the future bc all need water
fight over it
develop new water extraction methods
forget about it
13
What canal connects the Mediterranean and Red Seas?
Panama
Suez
Erie
Michigan
14
What kind of gov't do people still prefer in Russia?
strong authoritarian (central) gov't.
monarchy
democracy
republic
15
What is an unintended result of the Arab Spring?
distribution of oil and water remain uneven
lack of leadership might result in weak gov't and no money
autocratic rule (dictator)
constitutional reform movements
16
What leader killed millions of his own people in Russia during the Cold War?
Joseph Stalin
Vladimir Putin
Boris Yeltsin
Mikhail Gorbachev
17
What major river flows through Central Africa?
Congo
Nile
Amazon
Mississippi
18
What happens when cultures don't along?
conflict
meetings
parties
celebration
19
What could black African Americans not make a lot of money in South Africa before the 1990's?
preferred to let white South Africans have all the money
legal system supported racial prejudice (apartheid)
did not know how to make profits off their land
decided to move to other parts of Africa
20
Genocide has occurred in Sudan and Rwanda. What type of gov't. allows this?
limited
democracy
republic
unlimited
21
Which country had a civil war which resulted in genocide?
Zimbabwe
Egypt
Rwanda
Sudan
22
Christian, Muslim, oral histories and folklore, and 2,000 ethnic groups describe
cultural traits in SW Asia (Middle East)
traditions found in the USA
religions in South Asia
cultural traits in Sub Saharan Africa
23
What does Christmas celebrate
birth of Muhammad
birth of Jesus Christ
birth of Abraham
birth of Moses
24
What small desert is in southern Africa?
Sahara
Kalahari
Adobe
Amazon
25
What country in Africa is the most developed?
Rwanda
Kenya
Nigeria
Uganda
26
Why are there so many conflicts in the Eurasian republics?
too much freedom
many diverse ethnicities
too many people
too many horses
27
Why were African kingdoms like Ghana and Mali successful during the Middle Ages?
adopted Islam and created Muslim kingdoms
grew wealthy by trading gold and salt
built powerful armies
enslaved people from the Atlantic slave trade
28
What form of government do most Middle East countries have?
republic
democracy
socialsim
theocracy/ dictator
29
What economic system gives the freedom to make the most money?
command
tradtional
mixed
free enterprise
30
What is an aspect of a limited government?
citizens have little political power
citizens are represented fairly
citizens are slaves and work for free
citizens live in poverty
31
How are cultures in the Middle East related to North Africa?
only Sub-Saharan Africa had European colonization
most people in N Africa have emigrated from Asia
only North Africa was part of the Ottoman Empire
Sahara Desert gives limited contact to N Africa and the rest
32
What kind of government was Russia under Boris Yeltsin and Mikhail Gorbachev?
communism
democracy
monarchy
socialism
33
Why did Europe colonize Africa?
Africa was wealthier than Europe
Africa is the most desirable place to live
Europe has valuable gold fields
Europeans took African resources
34
What natural resource has made Russia rich in recent years?
oil
diamonds
natural gas
gold
35
What is the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur?
Easter
Jewish New Year
Muslim Ramadan
Day of Atonement
36
Why is Sawm important to Muslims? (5 Pillars)
to give food to the poor
to appreciate food
to develop a clear mind by fasting to get closer to Allah
to save food
37
Why were people who participated in the Arab Spring unhappy?
lack of water resources
lack of jobs
lack of oil profit distribution
lack of human rights and a command economy
38
What is agriculture?
service
manufacturing
farming
traditional
39
What was apartheid?
democracy
a fair system in South Africa
republic
a racist system in South Africa
40
In recent years, what has Russia's economy become?
command
unlimited
limited
free enterprsie
41
What did Peter the Great become famous for?
building Moscow and St. Petersburg
starting wars
creating technology
running marathons
42
improved communications such as the internet promotes-
child labor
globalization
economic isolation
cultural isolationism
43
What are two reasons to live by the coast (water)?
trade and recreation
trade and survival
shipping and relaxing
trade and soccer
44
What was the Arab Spring?
uprisings in Middle East to fight against unlimited gov't.
Wars in SW Asia and N Africa to fight for limited gov';t.
Christian minorities revolting
protesting against the USA
45
What natural resource has been a source of conflict in Africa?
diamonds
iron
gold
oil
46
How have cell phones changed SW Asia (Middle East) ?
make it impossible for governments to communicate
prevent communication
make using the mail system unneccesary
allow groups to communicate and share ideas
47
What continent colonized Africa in the 1800's?
Europe
Asia
North America
South America
48
What term describes the systematic destruction of a certain group of people?
regicide
genocide
imperialism
colonization
49
Which type of gov't. gives people no human rights and freedoms?
democratic republic
unlimited
limited
monarchy
50
What country is on the southern most tip of Africa?
Mali
South Africa
Nigeria
Morocco
51
What does Easter celebrate?
death of Abraham
death of Moses
the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ
death of Muhammad
52
What effects still linger from the racist system of apartheid?
unemployment and imbalances in health care and wealth
free elections
all people can now vote
immigration to South Africa
53
How have natural resources affected SW Asia and North Africa?
oil deposits have led to great wealth or income
Afghanistan sells horses
Libya and Egypt have lumber industries
Algeria and Tunisia have diamond mines
54
Customs, celebrations, beliefs, language, and music describe
manufacturing
culture
religion
sports
55
What is the huge lake in central Africa?
Superior
Erie
Victoria
Huron
56
All of the following are ways cell phones have changed Sub Saharan Africa EXCEPT?
provide health information
improved economic conditions
enable easier movement of money
eliminate class divisions
57
What is the significance of the holy month of Ramadan?
Jewish people ask for forgiveness
Buddhists meditate
Muslims refrain from food and drink during daylight
Muslims refrain from food or drink during the night
58
What 3 groups started using democracy first?
USA, Romans, Greeks
USA, Greece, Italy
Germans, French, Protuguese
USA, Romans, Russian
59
How did General Idi Amin of Uganda treat his people so harshly and abusive?
he removed the prior president
he gave himself titles and degrees
he controlled the military
he acted with no consideration of human rights
60
The primary language spoken across North Africa and the Middle East is
Arabic
English
Berber
French
61
Nationalism movements among African nations in the 1990's led to independence from
Communist dictatros
Muslim theocracy
European control
American colonies
62
What happened to Russia after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991?
became a communist nation
became a dictatorship
became a rock star
became a democracy
63
What is the tallest mountain in Africa?
The Alps
Mount Everst
Mount Kilamanjaro
Rocky Mtns
64
What country is in the western/central part of Africa?
Morocco
Nigeria
Algeria
Niger
65
How has communication technology contributed to the Arab Spring?
sharing food
share religious beliefs
internet usage has increased
the internet allows people to access democratic ideals
66
How have physical features limited southern expansion of Egyptian territory?
Atlas Mtns serve as a barrier to travel
rapids and waterfalls of the Nile River limit transportation
Tropical rain forests restrict southern expansion
vast rift vlleys separates Egypt from other countries
67
Who ended apartheid in South Africa?
George Washington
Nelson Mandela
Martin Luther King Jr
Idi Amin
68
All are common traits of North Africa and SW Asia (Middle East) EXCEPT
shared history
language
religious beliefs
political systems
69
What is the major landform of the Middle East (SW Asia)?
valleys
plains
mountains
desert
70
What 2 countries were involved in the Cold War?
Russia and France
USA and Germany
Germany and Russia
Russia and USA
71
People in Sudan were persecuted because of
cultural diffusion
pizza
democratic principles
religion and ethnicity
72
Russia has moved from unlimited to limited government in what way?
pizza
right to own guns
economic freedom
free speech
73
What major river flows through Northern Africa?
Amazon
Mississippi
Congo
Nile
74
What is the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah?
24 hours of fasting
a day to stay out of the synagogue
Christian Christmas
Jewish New Year
75
What is globalization?
working with all countries of the world
working with nobody
working within 1 country
working with 1 continent
76
What type of leader was Peter the Great in Russia?
prime minister
Tzar or Czar
King
president
77
What is a responsibility of a citizen in democracy?
convert to the largest religion
join the military
tolerate the many different opinions of people
travel to the USA to get an education
78
What was the Cold War?
a battle of gov't between Russia and USA
a battle of gov't. between USA and Germany
a battle of gov't. between Russia and Italy
a battle of gov't. between Russia and Germany
79
Russia's economy is growing? True or False
Don't know
False
True
Maybe
80
What is the greatest natural resource in SW Asia (Middle East)?
gold
natural gas
oil
diamonds
81
What two groups fought each other in Rwanda (Africa)?
Tutsis and Hutus
Muslims and Jews
Jews and Christians
Sunnis and Shiites
82
What is a theocracy?
gov't. ruled by one person
gov't ruled by constitutional law
gov't ruled by religious law
freedoms and human rights
83
What geographic factors contribute to the location of the Suez Canal?
uses natrual rift valleys to connect Mediterranean to Libya
uses a narrow land bridge to link the Mediterranean- Red Sea
The Nile River connects the Mediterranean to Lake Victoria
uses Fertile Crescent to link Tigris-Euphrates Rivers
84
The Israeli and Palestinian conflict was caused by-
disputes over what the official religion should be
disputes over what the official language should be
disputes over land with both sides claiming Israel
disputes over holidays
85
What kind of government was Russia under Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin?
socialism
democracy
republic
communism
86
What is the huge desert in North Africa?
Sahara
Kalahari
Adobe
Amazon
87
Why did the Hutu and Tutsis fight each other in Rwanda
economic differences
religious differences
ethnic differences
cultural differences
88
What industry takes raw materials and natural resources and turns them into products?
agriculture
traditional
manufacturing
service
89
What industry is where people perform tasks for you, not sell you products?
service
agriculture
manufacturing
traditional
90
General Idi Amin was a dictator of Uganda. How did he become so powerful and corrupt?
Tanzanis supported the military
he had no limits on his power
foreign governments gave him money
Ugandans voted him in office
91
What religion is Muhammad the prophet of?
Buddhism
Christianity
Islam (Muslim)
Judaism

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