Sub-Saharan Africa
Poverty, famine, disease, war/conflict, etc.
What is problematic by referring to Southwest Asia as the Middle East?
It diminishes the value of the region by putting a European perspective on it.
What is one benefit of the EU?
It provides security/stability, economic growth, open borders, etc.
What has allowed for rapid development in East Asia?
Investment
What happened in 1947 in South Asia?
The Partition
What trend is the region experiencing with its population?
It's increasingly rapidly.
Name one technology for the region.
Solar technology, desalinization technology, power grids, etc.
How has the geography of Europe impacted its development?
Diverse terrain has contributed to urbanization and manufacturing.
What is one issue for East Asia?
Population control, pollution, protection of rights, etc.
What is one current challenge South Asia faces?
Poverty, pollution, religious tension, etc.
Why does Sub-Saharan Africa lack development in manufacturing?
There has been a lack of investment and the economies center on resource extraction.
Why has migration been problematic for North Africa?
Most migrants cross illegally and at their own peril.
What is one consequence of being in the EU?
Loss of autonomy
Name three countries included in East Asia.
Japan, China, North/South Korea, and Taiwan
Why causes the monsoon season in the region?
A change in the direction of the winds.
Why has there been more emigration than immigration in the region?
There are more opportunities abroad.
Name two states that have embraced Islam in Southwest Asia that aren't Arabic.
Why has migration been problematic for Europe?
It has led to changing values/cultures.
What has been a trend for migration internally in China?
People moving from the interior to the coast.
Why is the textile industry problematic in South Asia?
It isn't always regulated and puts workers at risk.
How did colonialism impact the development of Sub-Saharan Africa?
It divided tribal societies and created ethnic conflicts in newly made states.
What is the role of OPEC in Southwest Asia?
It generates significant wealth and investment for the region.
How does Europe differ economically from Sub-Saharan Africa and Southwest Asia?
There is more development and investment.
What has been a result of China's growing military presence in East Asia?
It has caused an increase in defense spending and new trade talks.
How have the religions of Islam and Hinduism divided South Asia?
They have led to violent outbreaks, radical movements, and the separation of states.