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Africa Study Guide (SS7g1-SS7g4, ss7h1, SS7E1)
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1
Main
reason African
nations
did not
become stable after gaining their independence from Europe
US invasion believing that WMD existed here
Old boundaries created by European put enemies together.
Jews claimed more territory than Arabs .
Kissinger and Bilderberger's plan to illuminati Africa
2
System where
central
government has all the power
confederation
federal
democracy
unitary
3
Which European countries colonized the most land in Africa
Ethiopia & Switzerland
France & Britain
Spain & Belgium
USA & UK
4
From 2003 to 2007 Nigeria's GDP increased 5%. Which statement below agrees with this data?
countries surrounding Nigeria had improved economies
There was an investment in human capital thru education.
Oil companies in the region shut down.
Nigeria stopped investing in capital resources
5
Last white president of South African who placed a major role in ending apartheid
French Montana
Nelson Mandela
Banju Bantu
F.W. deKlerk
6
Which region suffers from deforestation
Sahara
Sahel
Rainforest
Kalahari Desert
7
Which best describes
Apartheid?
One country controls another country by dance
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
8
Which best describes the relationship between water pollution and irrigation in Africa?
Seperating clean water from polluted water is simple
irrigation methods have eliminated all water polllution
water is typically polluted becuz of poor irrigation methods
as pollution increases, irrigation becomes more important
9
Which country has the largest per capita GDP?
Nigeria
Kenya
South Africa
Sudan
10
Monotheistic
religion
originated in Mecca, that spread to North Africa mainly through migration
Bantu
Arab
Islam
Christianity
11
When Great Britain took over South Africa, which African group fought that expansion?
Zulus
Zionists
Ziegiests
NAACP
12
Which country is shaded below
South Africa
Kenya
Nigeria
Sudan
13
What geographic areas are affected by desertification
the MOST?
Serengetti
Sahel
tropical rainforest
Savanna
14
Which best desrcibe the Ashanti of Africa
An ethnic group that lives only in north Africa
An ethnic group that has a very diverse language
A religous group that practices anti-semitism
A religous group that believes in multiple Gods
15
Kenya, Sudan, and South Africa are called "republics." Why is this confusing?
They are all actually democracies
The governments of all three work in different ways.
They are all autocratic
The governments of all three have dictators as leaders
16
When comparing the governments of Kenya andSudan, which is correct concerning role of citizen?
Citizens in Sudan have a greater influence on government
both countries directly vote on laws
both countries rely on courts to make laws
Kenya citizens have a greater influence through elections.
17
Another result of European colonization was the spread of ___________throughout Africa
equal rights and higher GDP
constitutional democracies
Islamic beliefs and desalination plants
Christian beliefs
18
Some ppl in this ethnic group believe in Golden Stool, others practice Islam or Christianity.
Bantu
Israeli
Arab
Ashanti
19
Which best identifies Sub-Saharan Africa
Area of Africa located below the Sahara desert
trade route connecting Mediterranean Sea to Red Sea
The desert like area located in West Africa
The area that is suffering from polar ice caps melting
20
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
21
Which country is shaded below
South Sudan
South Africa
Kenya
Sudan
22
How has the Pan-African movement had an impact on the world?
led to more civil wars and political corruption in Africa.
has tried to unify citizens in African countries
Economies in African countries use it to trade with others
the movement has not had an affect outside Africa
23
Which is NOT one of the causes of water pollution in Africa?
desalination plants in Sahara regions
mining and manufacturing byproducts
human & animal waste
Pesticides & fertilizers
24
Which explains the role of Nelson Mandela in the anti-apartheid movement?
He was a primary supporter of apartheid.
was responsible for getting the United States support
started many of the violent protests from prison.
was an internationally recognized leader of the movement.
25
Which best describes the
relationship
between deforestation and poor soil in sub-Saharan Africa
fewer ppl live in the area which leads to poor soil
deforestation is increasing amount of soil in Africa
Poor soil is killing forests
Bad soil cause farmers to clear land increasin deforestation
26
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
trade is impossible, they dont use same type of money tra
since trading is done with goods, currency has no effect
they must find a system for exchanging currencies to trade
27
Which resource has the MOST DIRECT impact on population and development of Nigeria?
lumber
uranium
diamonds
oil
28
What are the causes of desertification?
desalination of neighboring icebergs
investing in human capital
poor agricultural practices
pilgrimage of Muslims to Mecca
29
Movement that emphasized the unity and strength of Africans on around the world.
Pan-African movement
Partion party movement
Scramble for Africa
Berlin conference
30
After apartheid, which is a result of
S. Africa's
investment
in modern production technologies
?
South Africa's GDP has increased.
South Africa's population has decreased.
Agriculture is the main source of income for South Africa.
Fewer countries trade with South Africa.
31
Which statement about HIV/AIDS infection in Sub-Saharan Africa
is FALSE
Botswana has the most effective response to the diseases
The drugs are affordable for most Africans.
It is among the highest in the world.
Many of these children become orphans.
32
Which is
not
an example of a description of an Ethnic group?
share many common characteristics, such as language
Arabs, Ashanti, Swahili and Bantu are examples
Muslims and Christians are examples
Share customs and traditions
33
Nigeria &
S. Africa use a different currency, How will this affect trade between the 2 nations
trade is impossible, they dont use same type of money tra
they must find a system for exchanging currencies to trade
must use a third country that will accept both currencies
since trading is done with goods, currency has no effect
34
Why did many of the boundaries of new African states created after World War II cause problems?
They protected trade and transportation routes
boundaries split tribes and kinship groups.
More ppl live in the area which was colonized
Created poor soil, killing forests
35
Which describes entrepreneurship?
Putting together resources to producea good or service.
Machines, tools, and devices used for production
The physical talents of people to build things.
The ability to harvest and use natural resources
36
Which statement about literacy rates for Kenya and Sudan is MOST TRUE?
Literacy rates has little effect on GDP
Literacy rates for girls are higher.
Literacy rates for boys are higher.
Literacy rates for boys & girls are similar.
37
A desire to be freed from rule by another country’s government & a loyalty to one’s own nation
imperialism
ethnocentrism
racism
nationalism
38
Which area is shaded in yellow
Rainforest
Sahara
Savanna
Sahel
39
Why are literacy rates for girls lower than those for boys in Kenya, Sudan and South Sudan?
Girls in these countries have no interest in going 2 school.
Most schools have been opened 4 girls in either country.
Girls cannot do schoolwork as easily as boys.
Traditional views say girls should stay at home
40
Ethnic group that migrated from the Arabian Peninsula (Middle East) into North Africa
Arabs
Ashanti
Jewish
Bantu
41
This river runs through Egypt
Mississippi
Niger
Congo
Nile
42
Which river is indicated below
Tigris
Congo
Niger
Nile
43
Describes the system of people that have power to make & enforce laws
government
GDP
echeleon
economics
44
What is a system of acquiring colonies to provide raw materials for another nation?
nationalism
imperialism
Apartheid
assimilation
45
Why did Europeans first take an interest in the African continent?
to spread Islamic beliefs
to invest in Africa's human capital
endangered species
slave trade & natural resources
46
The shaded area of the map represents what physical feature
Sahel
Kalahari Desert
Rainforest
Sahara
