World Geography B unit 2
Which is a way a dictator differs from the leader of a democratic republic?
A dictator often eliminates opposition by violence.
Which describes the conflict that occurred in Darfur in the early 2000s?
The conflict began as a fight between Arab nomadic herders and black African farmers and escalated when the Janjaweed militia became involved.
How did Nigeria's petroleum industry affect the country's economy?
The economy grew. It was good for industries such as transportation and manufacturing.
Why did the British colonize the Cape of Good Hope?
They wanted to protect their trade route between Europe and India.
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How does poverty affect rural areas of Kenya and Tanzania? Select all that apply.
It may lead to increased poaching. It may lead to corruption in wildlife rangers.
How does the use of Bantu languages affect African culture? Select all that apply.
It provides a part of pre-colonial Africa that endures today. It gives Africans a symbol of unity.
Which characteristics influence modern Central African culture? Select all that apply.
unrest and violence funded by valuable natural resources struggle to overcome lasting effects of colonialism
How has the building of railroads during the gold and diamond boom affected Southern Africa society?
It made it easier for workers to travel to other cities and countries.
How did civilizations in Africa develop where there was a source of freshwater?
A source of water allows agriculture and permanent settlement to flourish.
What happens when a country's population grows faster than its gross domestic product (GDP)?
The per capita GDP is decreased.
How did colonial rule of Africa affect it in the longer term?
Africa struggles to compete in the global economy.
Which is the clearest example of globalization's effect on connectivity in a place like Southern Africa?
Africans can get medical treatment in remote areas because of internet technology.
Match each African region with the correct description.
Cape Floral Region - mild Serengeti Plain - grassy African Great Lakes - formed Sahel region - semi-arid
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Central Africa
Why do countries with a higher Human Development Index have a lower infant mortality rate than low Human Development Index countries? Select all that apply
Countries with a higher Human Development Index have better access to disease prevention measures than low HDI countries. Countries with a higher Human Development Index provide more access to clean water than low HDI countries.
Which are characteristics that differentiate developing and developed countries? Select all that apply.
Developing countries have lower (GDPs). Developing countries are usually less industrialized.
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Eastern africa
Which are major physical features of Africa? Select all that apply
Great Rift Valley Lake Victoria
How did the Bantu language Swahili change over time? Select all that apply
It absorbed words from the Arabic spoken by Arab traders. It was influenced by the languages of European colonists.
How does a country's GDP affect its people? Select all that apply.
It affects the standard of living. It affects people's wages.
Which option best describes how apartheid affected the South African economy?
It created a society of extreme black poverty and white wealth.
Which describes the ecosystem of the Congo River basin?
It is a rainforest with thousands of different species of plants and animals.
Which physical factors describe the Kalahari Desert? Select all that apply.
It is a semi-arid climate. It is a sandy savanna.
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Why did Mali expanded its empire by acquiring Songhai?
Mansa Musa was impressed with Songhai and claimed it.
Which describes the overall international response to the crisis in Darfur? Select all that apply.
Many nations sent financial aid. A few sent military aid.
Which waterway did the Songhai primarily use for trade?
Niger River
Why was Bantu culture able to spread widely in Central Africa?
People in Central Africa adopted Bantu ways of farming and making tools.
What is one difference between life in rural and urban Nigeria?
Rural families live together in compounds. People in urban centers do not live that way.
Which best explains why Southern Africa lagged so far behind the world in technology development?
Schools in Southern Africa were poor and had limited access to technology.
Which is the greatest benefit to the people of Southern Africa from a growing solar energy industry?
Solar energy is an affordable and easily accessible energy source.
Match each language with the best description.
Swahili - a bantu language influenced Kongo - A Bantu language from French - A colonial language
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Western Africa
When did some African nations gain independence from European colonizers?
after years of fighting
Which is the definition of genocide?
mass killing of a large group of people, often those of a certain ethnic group
Match each cause with its direct effect to examine the causes and effects of conflict in Darfur. Drag each answer to the correct box.
drought - conflict unfair treatment of black Africans by Sudan's government - black reports of violence reach the international community - financial Janjaweed militia, backed by Sudan's military, attacks black Africans - thousands
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What did European nations gain from colonizing Africa?
raw materials for industry
How is this sign significant to the apartheid time period in South Africa? Select all that apply.
It is written in English and Afrikaans since those were the languages required in South Africa. It represents restrictions on nonwhites.
Which ruler wanted to make Songhai an Islamic state?
King Mohammad
Which is an effect of the African diaspora?
The population was not able to grow.
Which statements are true about health care in low GDP countries? Select all that apply.
There is less access to medical professionals in low GDP countries than in high GDP countries. There is a lack of accessible disease prevention methods in low GDP countries compared to high GDP countries.
What happened when European leaders met in Berlin to make the Berlin Act?
They negotiated an agreement about how they would divide up Africa without starting wars with each other.
Why do scientists believe humans first migrated out of Africa?
They were searching for new sources of food.