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Africa Unit 3REVIEWGameMrs. Rogers, 2011Overuse of farmland by humans and overgrazing by animals leaves African farmlands unusable, in the process known as _____.

DESERTIFICATIONSouth Africas economy is based on the service industry, along with what other industry?

miningWho was the leader of the ANC who helped bring an end to apartheid through protest & was imprisoned for 27 years until his release in 1994? Nelson MandelaWhat semi-arid region separates the Sahara from the tropical regions to the south? the Sahel

What country is this?EGYPT

What country is this ?EGYPT

What lake is this?LAKE TANGANYIKAWhat is the term for a one-house legislature?Ex. Kenya has a democratically elected legislative body known as the National Assembly

unicameralWhat is a trade embargo?

When one country cuts-off trade with another countryWhat is a trade quota?

a limit on the amount of imported goods allowed from a countryWhy 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 haveWhat is a tariff?

a tax on imported good

What central African river is this?CONGO RIVERSouth Africas attempts to modernize its industries with the latest machines and technology are examples of investments in what??

capital goodsWho is a common figure in the origins of Judaism, Christianity, & Islam? AbrahamWhat 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 & Italy. Who was the Afrikaans president that abolished the apartheid laws inSouth Africa?F. W. de KlerkWhich African country currently has a military dictatorship?SudanThe investment in the welfare & training of a nations workforce is considered an investment in ____.human capitalWhat 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-AfricanismWhat 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 happened in the Middle East that led to the Persian Gulf War (U.S. involvement)?

Saddam Hussein invaded KuwaitWhat basic belief made Christianity different from Judaism?Christians believe Jesus was the Messiah, or Savior of man. Jews are still waiting for their Messiah.What ethnic group lives in central Ghana, and believes that the strength of their nation depends on the Golden Stool?The Ashanti

What mountains are these?ATLAS MOUNTAINS

commandWhat 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?MalariaWhich river do Syria, Israel, and Jordan share?The Jordan RiverWhat country has a democracy, but it is still dominated by its president and his party?KenyaWhat was the nationalist movement that called for the establishment of a Jewish state in the land of Palestine?ZionismWhy are there still conflicts between Israel & its Arab neighbors?Palestinians & Israelis both claim ownership of the same landWhat is the organization responsible for the regulation of the worlds oil supply and price structure?OPECWhat ethnic group is the most numerous in SW Asia?ArabsWhat strait found in SW Asia is most important in the exportation of oil?The Strait of HormuzWhat modern day country is home to those who call themselves Persians?IranWhat 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 is the name of this country?Turkey

What is the name of this country?Saudi Arabia

What led the United States to invade Afghanistan in 2001?

The US believed the government of Afghanistan was protecting members of al-Qaeda, the organization responsible for the 9/11 attacks on the U.S.What organization was created in 1975 to raise the standard of living and promote stability in West African countries?

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)What term best explains the economic system of South African and the role of government in the economy?

marketSouth Africa has the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces. What type of legislature is this (two houses)?

bi-cameralWhat were two effects the end of apartheid had on South Africas political system?

Black South Africans were allowed to vote and hold office.What is the Israel Parliament called?

KnessetWhat is the name given to the journey that all Muslims must take at least once in their lifetime?

hajjWhat is the name for a person who rules a country with complete power?

dictatorWhen one country relies on another country for goods that they do not produce themselves, it is called _____.

interdependenceWhat is a major cause of desertification?

Overuse of land by humans and overgrazing by animalsIsrael has a form of government where the Prime Minister helps make the laws. What type of government is this an example of?

ParliamentaryWhen people vote for a representative to make decisions on their behalf, it is referred to as what type of government?

RepublicWhat African country has a mixed economy, leaning toward a command economy?

NIGERIAWhat country in Sub-Saharan Africa has the most reported cases of HIV/AID??

SOUTH AFRICAWhat makes Iran a theocratic republic?

Irans government is led by both an elected parliament and powerful religious leadersWho is the most powerful elected official in Iran?

the presidentWhat 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 menWhich two cultures does Swahili embrace?

Bantu and Arabic cultures

What is the name of this desert ?The KalahariWhere is the Sahel?

Sub-Saharan Africa...below the Sahara Desert & above the tropical rainforestsWhich of the recent wars in SW Asia did the events of Sept. 11, 2001 play the most important role??

The invasion of AfghanistanIn 586 BCE and again in 70 CE, the Jewish people were forced to flee the land of Israel. The scattering of the Jews is commonly referred to as the _____.

the Diaspora_____ is the planned extermination of an entire racial, political, or cultural group.

GENOCIDEWhich sect of Islam believes that its leader must be a direct descendent of Muhammad?

ShiaWhat 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 resourcesWhat empire was defeated in order to establish the Ottoman Empire?

The Byzantine Empire

What country is this ?Why did Africans want independence from European powers?

They wanted control of their own governments & resources.

What is ?

What country is this?NIGERIAWhat role did Mandela and de Klerk play in the evolution of Apartheid in South Africa?They worked together to abolish Apartheid.

What country is this?SUDANWhy did Africans want independence from European powers?

They wanted control of their own governments & resources.

What lake is this?LAKE VICTORIAWhat ethnic group lives in Central & Southern Africa?BantuWhy did Europeans build empires in Africa?Europeans wanted the natural resources found there, and to expand their empires.

What River is this?NILE RIVER

What country is this?SOUTH AFRICA

What country is this?KENYA

What River is this?NIGER RIVERA war fought in a country with its own people fighting each other is called a _____.civil warWho was the president who helped bring an end to Apartheid in South Africa?Frederick W. De KlerkWhat is the name of Nelson Mandelas political party?African National CongressDuring the late 19th and early 20th centuries European powers raced to colonize the African continent, this became known as the..Scramble for AfricaWhat rights were removed under Apartheid?Race MixingFree TravelVotingFree SpeechCitizenship

What were some of the requirements for black Africans under Apartheid?Forced to live in homelandsRequired to use separate facilities from whitesRequired 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 stabilityMandela was president of what organization that worked to end Apartheid?The ANC or African National Congress What did the African nationalist movement fight for?

INDEPENDENCEWhat is the USAs main economic interest in Southwest Asia(the Middle East)?OIL