Africa – Unit 3 REVIEWGame-Overall
South Africa’s economy is based on the service industry, along with what other industry? mining (diamonds, gold, uranium and other minerals)
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
Which African country had a military dictatorship, prior to 2011? Sudan
The investment in the welfare & training of a nation’s workforce is considered an investment in ____. human capital
What type of government system shares the power between the Central and Regional authorities? a Federal System
What do the governments of Kenya and South Africa have in common? REPUBLIC
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
What country has a democracy, but it is still dominated by its president and his party? Kenya
What term best explains the economic system of South African and the role of government in the economy? mixed-market
South Africa has the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces. What type of legislature is this (two houses)? bicameral
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
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, that is slightly market? NIGERIA
What country in Sub-Saharan Africa has the most reported cases of HIV/AIDS?? SOUTH AFRICA
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 Africa differ from men and women? In most all cases, women have a lower literacy rate than men
What do Kenya & South Africa have in common? They are both REPUBLICS
In what economic areas does South Africa specialize? Diamond and Gold Mining
What is a leading cause of famine in Africa? DROUGHT
Which country would you get the greatest value on the US dollar? NationCurrencyExchange Rate against the dollar ArgentinaPeso4.86 IndiaRupee54.32 KenyaShilling86.05
Answer: KENYA
South Sudan became independent from Sudan in Which of the following is NOT a reason for S. Sudan’s independence? A. The US’s strong economic interest in the region. B. Social conflicts between ethnic groups C. Political conflicts due to the Muslim government in Northern Sudan D. Disagreement over control of oil fields and pipelines.
ANSWER: A. The US’s strong economic interest in the region.
What would be a major cause of not being able to get much needed medicines to AIDS patients? Disruption in the distribution of medicine due to CIVIL WARS
Which of Africa’s major rivers is located in central Africa? The Congo River
Which type of trade barrier would be used to INCREASE the price of imported good? TARIFF
WHAT TYPE OF GOVERNMENT DOES SOUTH AFRICA HAVE? PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY
What type of government does Kenya have? PRESIDENTIAL DEMOCRACY
What impact do entrepreneurs typically have on an economy? Entrepreneurs can have a significant impact on an economy. (POSITITVE IMPACT)
What country is this ?
Why did Africans want independence from European powers? They wanted control of their own governments & resources.
What country is this? NIGERIA
What 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? EGYPT
Why did Africans want independence from European powers? They wanted control of their own governments & resources.
What lake is this? LAKE VICTORIA
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.
What River is this? NILE RIVER
What country is this? SOUTH AFRICA
What country is this? KENYA
What River is this? NIGER RIVER
A war fought in a country with it’s own people fighting each other is called a _____. civil war
Who was the president who helped bring an end to Apartheid in South Africa? Frederick W. De Klerk
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