Africa – Unit 3 REVIEWGame
South Africa’s economy is based on the service industry, along with what other industry? mining
What is the term for a one- house legislature? unicameral
What is a trade embargo? When one country cuts-off trade with another country
What is a trade quota? a limit on the amount of imported goods allowed from a country
Why would the currency exchange rate be important to know before doing business within a country? the stronger the rate, the greater value your money will have
What is a tariff? a tax on imported good
South Africa’s attempts to modernize its industries with the latest machines and technology are examples of investments in what?? capital goods
What led to the end of the Ottoman Empire at the close of World War I? The Ottomans were on the losing side of the war, along with Germany & Austria- Hungary.
Who was the Afrikaans president that abolished the apartheid laws in South Africa? F. W. de Klerk
The investment in the welfare & training of a nation’s workforce is considered an investment in ____. human capital
What movement believes the idea that there is a global African community made up of native Africans (one-people) & the descendants of African slaves...this movement also marked the beginning of the nationalist movement in Africa? Pan-Africanism
What type of government system shares the power between the Central and Regional authorities? a Federal System
What African country has a Federal government? Nigeria
What ethnic group lives in central Ghana, and believes that the strength of their nation depends on the “Golden Stool?” The Ashanti
command What type of economic system allows a single authority to decide what is produced?
What tropical disease, spread by mosquitoes, is a leading cause of death in Sub-Saharan Africa? Malaria
Which river do Syria, Israel, and Jordan share? The Jordan River
What country has a democracy, but it is still dominated by its president and his party? Kenya
What was the nationalist movement that called for the establishment of a Jewish state in the land of Palestine? Zionism
What is the difference between an ethnic group and a religious group? All members of a religious group hold to the same beliefs; members of an ethnic group share common culture & ancestry, but may have different religions.
What term best explains the economic system of South African and the role of government in the economy? market
South Africa has the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces. What type of legislature is this (two houses)? bi-cameral
What were two effects the end of apartheid had on South Africa’s political system? Black South Africans were allowed to vote and hold office.
What is the name for a person who rules a country with complete power? dictator
When one country relies on another country for goods that they do not produce themselves, it is called _____. interdependence
What is a major cause of desertification? Overuse of land by humans and overgrazing by animals
Israel has a form of government where the Prime Minister helps make the laws. What type of government is this an example of? Parliamentary
When people vote for a representative to make decisions on their behalf, it is referred to as what type of government? Republic
What African country has a mixed economy, leaning slightly toward a market economy? Specialization is Oil NIGERIA
What country in Sub-Saharan Africa has the most reported cases of HIV/AID?? SOUTH AFRICA
What makes Iran a theocratic republic? Iran’s government is led by both an elected parliament and powerful religious leaders
Who is the most powerful elected official in Iran? the president
What is true of the rate of HIV/AIDS infection in Sub- Saharan Africa? It is among the highest in the world.
How do literacy rates in SW Asia differ from men and women? In most all cases, women in the ME have a lower literacy rate than men
Which two cultures does Swahili embrace? Bantu and Arabic cultures
What is the name of this desert ? The Kalahari
Where is the Sahel? Sub-Saharan Africa...below the Sahara Desert & above the tropical rainforests
Which of the recent wars in SW Asia did the events of Sept. 11, 2001 play the most important role?? The invasion of Afghanistan
_____ is the planned extermination of an entire racial, political, or cultural group. GENOCIDE
Which sect of Islam believes that its leader must be a direct descendent of Muhammad? Shi’a
What was the main goal of European nations, following the Berlin Conference where they agreed how to divide up the continent of Africa? to gain natural resources
Why did Africans want independence from European powers? They wanted control of their own governments & resources.
Why did Africans want independence from European powers? They wanted control of their own governments & resources.
What ethnic group lives in Central & Southern Africa? Bantu
Why did Europeans build empires in Africa? Europeans wanted the natural resources found there, and to expand their empires.
A war fought in a country with it’s own people fighting each other is called a _____. civil war
What is the name of Nelson Mandela’s political party? African National Congress
During the late 19 th and early 20 th centuries European powers raced to colonize the African continent, this became known as the….. “Scramble for Africa”
What rights were removed under Apartheid? Race MixingRace Mixing Free TravelFree Travel VotingVoting Free SpeechFree Speech CitizenshipCitizenship
What were some of the requirements for black Africans under Apartheid? Forced to live in homelands Required to use separate facilities from whites Required to carry pass books
useless for farming & agriculture. Poor soil & deforestation cause more land to become _____.
Which African country had Apartheid? South Africa
What was the main goal of the Pan African Movement? To get all Africans around the world to think of themselves as one people and to begin to work together for independence & economic/political stability
Mandela was president of what organization that worked to end Apartheid? The ANC or African National Congress
What did the African nationalist movement fight for? INDEPENDENCE
What is the USA’s main economic interest in Southwest Asia (the Middle East)? OIL