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Africa Study Guide (SS7g1-SS7g4, ss7h1, SS7E1)
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1
Another result of European colonization was the spread of ___________throughout Africa
Christian beliefs
Islamic beliefs and desalination plants
equal rights and higher GDP
constitutional democracies
2
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.
Nigeria stopped investing in capital resources
Oil companies in the region shut down.
countries surrounding Nigeria had improved economies
3
Which best identifies Sub-Saharan Africa
The area that is suffering from polar ice caps melting
trade route connecting Mediterranean Sea to Red Sea
The desert like area located in West Africa
Area of Africa located below the Sahara desert
4
Which describes entrepreneurship?
The ability to harvest and use natural resources
Machines, tools, and devices used for production
The physical talents of people to build things.
Putting together resources to producea good or service.
5
What is a system of acquiring colonies to provide raw materials for another nation?
Apartheid
imperialism
nationalism
assimilation
6
System where
central
government has all the power
democracy
federal
unitary
confederation
7
Nigeria &
S. Africa use a different currency, How will this affect trade between the 2 nations
since trading is done with goods, currency has no effect
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
8
Which country is shaded below
South Africa
Sudan
Kenya
Nigeria
9
Ethnic group that migrated from the Arabian Peninsula (Middle East) into North Africa
Arabs
Jewish
Ashanti
Bantu
10
government by the few
unitary
autocracy
oligachy
democracy
11
Which resource has the MOST DIRECT impact on population and development of Nigeria?
uranium
oil
lumber
diamonds
12
How has the Pan-African movement had an impact on the world?
has tried to unify citizens in African countries
Economies in African countries use it to trade with others
led to more civil wars and political corruption in Africa.
the movement has not had an affect outside Africa
13
Movement that emphasized the unity and strength of Africans on around the world.
Berlin conference
Partion party movement
Scramble for Africa
Pan-African movement
14
Which best describes the
relationship
between deforestation and poor soil in sub-Saharan Africa
Poor soil is killing forests
Bad soil cause farmers to clear land increasin deforestation
deforestation is increasing amount of soil in Africa
fewer ppl live in the area which leads to poor soil
15
Nigeria &
S. Africa use a different currency, How will this affect trade between the 2 nations
since trading is done with goods, currency has no effect
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
16
Main
reason African
nations
did not
become stable after gaining their independence from Europe
Kissinger and Bilderberger's plan to illuminati Africa
Old boundaries created by European put enemies together.
Jews claimed more territory than Arabs .
US invasion believing that WMD existed here
17
What geographic areas are affected by desertification
the MOST?
tropical rainforest
Serengetti
Savanna
Sahel
18
Which river is indicated below
Nile
Niger
Congo
Tigris
19
Which explains the role of Nelson Mandela in the anti-apartheid movement?
was an internationally recognized leader of the movement.
He was a primary supporter of apartheid.
was responsible for getting the United States support
started many of the violent protests from prison.
20
Which statement about HIV/AIDS infection in Sub-Saharan Africa
is FALSE
Botswana has the most effective response to the diseases
Many of these children become orphans.
It is among the highest in the world.
The drugs are affordable for most Africans.
21
Why are literacy rates for girls lower than those for boys in Kenya, Sudan and South Sudan?
Most schools have been opened 4 girls in either country.
Girls in these countries have no interest in going 2 school.
Girls cannot do schoolwork as easily as boys.
Traditional views say girls should stay at home
22
Which country is shaded below
Kenya
South Africa
South Sudan
Sudan
23
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
Created poor soil, killing forests
They protected trade and transportation routes
boundaries split tribes and kinship groups.
24
Monotheistic
religion
originated in Mecca, that spread to North Africa mainly through migration
Christianity
Bantu
Arab
Islam
25
Which best describes
Apartheid?
part of the largest migration of people on the continent
One country controls another country by dance
System of legal segregation and racism in South Africa
A Christian empire developed in Ethiopia centuries ago
26
Which country has the largest per capita GDP?
Nigeria
Sudan
South Africa
Kenya
27
Which is NOT one of the causes of water pollution in Africa?
Pesticides & fertilizers
mining and manufacturing byproducts
desalination plants in Sahara regions
human & animal waste
28
Which area is shaded in yellow
Sahara
Rainforest
Sahel
Savanna
29
Describes the system of people that have power to make & enforce laws
GDP
echeleon
government
economics
30
When comparing the governments of Kenya andSudan, which is correct concerning role of citizen?
Citizens in Sudan have a greater influence on government
Kenya citizens have a greater influence through elections.
both countries rely on courts to make laws
both countries directly vote on laws
31
Last white president of South African who placed a major role in ending apartheid
F.W. deKlerk
French Montana
Nelson Mandela
Banju Bantu
32
After apartheid, which is a result of
S. Africa's
investment
in modern production technologies
?
South Africa's population has decreased.
South Africa's GDP has increased.
Fewer countries trade with South Africa.
Agriculture is the main source of income for South Africa.
33
When Great Britain took over South Africa, which African group fought that expansion?
Zulus
Zionists
NAACP
Ziegiests
34
A desire to be freed from rule by another country’s government & a loyalty to one’s own nation
imperialism
ethnocentrism
nationalism
racism
35
Which statement about literacy rates for Kenya and Sudan is MOST TRUE?
Literacy rates for boys are higher.
Literacy rates has little effect on GDP
Literacy rates for girls are higher.
Literacy rates for boys & girls are similar.
36
Which is
not
an example of a description of an Ethnic group?
Muslims and Christians are examples
Arabs, Ashanti, Swahili and Bantu are examples
Share customs and traditions
share many common characteristics, such as language
37
Kenya, Sudan, and South Africa are called "republics." Why is this confusing?
They are all actually democracies
The governments of all three have dictators as leaders
They are all autocratic
The governments of all three work in different ways.
38
Some ppl in this ethnic group believe in Golden Stool, others practice Islam or Christianity.
Israeli
Bantu
Arab
Ashanti
39
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
40
Why did Europeans first take an interest in the African continent?
natural resources
to invest in Africa's human capital
to spread Islamic beliefs
endargered species
41
What are the causes of desertification?
pilgrimage of Muslims to Mecca
poor agricultural practices
desalination of neighboring icebergs
investing in human capital
42
The shaded area of the map represents what physical feature
Rainforest
Sahara
Kalahari Desert
Sahel
43
Which best desrcibe the Ashanti of Africa
An ethnic group that has a very diverse language
An ethnic group that lives only in north Africa
A religous group that believes in multiple Gods
A religous group that practices anti-semitism
44
Which best describes the relationship between water pollution and irrigation in Africa?
as pollution increases, irrigation becomes more important
Seperating clean water from polluted water is simple
irrigation methods have eliminated all water polllution
water is typically polluted becuz of poor irrigation methods
45
Which region suffers from deforestation
Rainforest
Sahel
Sahara
Kalahari Desert
46
This river runs through Egypt
Mississippi
Congo
Nile
Niger
