Geography
What large river runs through Egypt?
Nile River
What waterways does the Suez Canal connect?
What is an example of a natural resource?
wood, oil, gold, water, air, wind, metals, stones, etc.
Why do you think colonialism was a bad thing?
Europeans moved into the land and began using the resources of areas that were already occupied. Europeans sectioned off areas geographically that conflicted with native African ethnic groups
What special, earth shattering, life changing event occurs on May 21?
IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!!!!!! :D
What is the name of the large desert in Northern Africa?
Sahara Desert
What two continents does the Red Sea separate?
Africa & Asia
What is a natural resource?
Materials or substances such as minerals, forests, water, and fertile land that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain.
What was the Atlantic slave trade?
The inhumane transfer of African slaves by Europeans to the Americas to work on colonial plantations (against their will)
What country has a lot of oil in Africa that we studied?
Nigeria
What sea sits north of Africa?
Mediterannean Sea
What canal did the cargo ship block?
Suez Canal
What is the resource curse?
The phenomenon of countries with an abundance of natural resources having less economic growth, less democracy, or worse development outcomes than countries with fewer natural resources.
Why did Europe want to colonize Africa?
Natural resources, land, power, money, spread Christianity, prestige, trade
Is the sun a natural resource? Why or why not?
Yes! Provides energy through solar panels and photosynthesis.
Morocco is in what region of Africa? (Use cardinal directions)
North West
How is trade impacted when waterways are blocked?
Brainstorm!
What is one result of a lack of economic diversification that can be seen in many African countries?
The resource curse
Define colonialism
When one country wants to rule other areas and exploit (use) its resources
Does America have a diverse economy? What is our largest industry?
Yep! Real estate
The Ethiopian Highlands are located where in Africa? (Use cardinal Directions)
Central East Africa
Waterways help spread ideas, move people, and trade things.
What is economic diversification?
When a country invests its money, resources, time, & energy in multiple industries and markets, not just one
What was the Scramble for Africa?
In the 1880s, wealthy European nations began to quickly colonize Africa
What is a pro of drilling for oil? What is a con of drilling for oil?
Pro: profitable!
Con: bad for environment