Ancient Civilizations
This river was essential to the development of both Ancient Egypt and Kush, providing water for farming and transportation.
the Nile river
This term refers to the period in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when European nations divided Africa into colonies.
the Scramble for Africa or the Partition of Africa
This Chinese philosophy, founded by Confucius, emphasizes respect for family, authority, and social harmony.
Confucianism,
This country's government is officially a one-party communist state, led by the Communist Party of China.
China is officially a one-party communist state, led by the Communist Party of China
This environmental issue, caused by factory and vehicle emissions, is a major challenge for many East Asian cities like Beijing and Tokyo.
air pollution
The Kush civilization, located south of Egypt, was also known by this name, referencing its rich deposits of a valuable yellow metal.
Nubia
The policy of racial segregation in South Africa that officially ended in the early 1990s was called this.
Apartheid
This religion, which originated in India but spread to China, teaches about the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path to enlightenment.
Buddhism
The government of North Korea is this, a form of government led by a single leader or small group of people with absolute power.
autocracy
As a result of long life expectancy and low birth rates, Japan and South Korea are dealing with this demographic challenge.
population decline and hyper-aging
This geographic feature, which protected both Ancient Egypt and Kush from invasion, is a vast, arid land.
Sahara Desert
This is the name for the widespread movement in the mid-20th century where African nations gained political control from European colonial powers.
decolonization
The "Five Relationships" and the concept of "filial piety" are central to this philosophy.
Confucianism
After World War II, Japan's government transitioned to this, a system with a prime minister and an emperor as a symbolic head of state.
constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy
This type of energy production, used by countries like Japan, poses a major safety and environmental challenge in a seismically active region.
nuclear power
Kush was located along the upper part of this river, and its people were known for their mastery of this material, a skill learned from the Assyrians.
iron smelting
This form of government, where a ruler has unlimited power and is not restricted by a constitution or laws, is a challenge for some African nations.
autocracy
Followers of this philosophy strive to live in harmony with nature and the "Tao," or "the way."
Daoism
This country's government is an authoritarian communist state, with a strong emphasis on the military and the cult of personality surrounding its leader.
constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy
Due to limited land and high populations, many East Asian countries face this challenge regarding housing and urban development.
housing affordability
Meroe
Taoism
communist state or a socialist state