Sub Sahara Africa
The ancient and powerful Ghana Empire adapted to their environment
by using camels to transport goods across the Sahara
Which natural resource has influenced political relationships with countries like Saudi Arabia and Iraq?
OIL
One way that the Russian, Chinese, Indian and U.S. governments function similarly is by –
holding elections every 10 years
making Christianity the official religion
being unlimited in their power
having 3 branches of government
having 3 branches of government
Compared to urban areas of Sub Saharan Africa, many rural areas’ economies are
traditional
What would be very common to see in Southwest Asia and North Africa?
Gothic cathedrals, onion domes, and aquariums
Mosques, temples, and pyramids
Opera houses, art museums, and churches
Castles, soccer fields, and statues
Mosques, temples, and pyramids
Many Hindus around the world take time to honor the goddess of wealth and pray for success in the coming year during -
Bollywood
Easter
Diwali
Sitar
Diwali
Who is Nelson Mandela ?
Nelson Mandela fought for equal rights, spent 27 years in prison, and became South Africa’s first black president
The major religions in Sub Saharan Africa include
Christianity and Islam
What did people living in Mesopotamia create so they could live between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?
Irrigation systems
Which physical feature protects the northern border of India from foreign invasion?
Himalaya Mountains
Who is Desmond Tutu?
Religious leader, Desmond Tutu, fought for equal rights, and led protests that helped to end apartheid laws
English and French are languages spoken in many parts of Sub Saharan Africa due to -
European colonization
The most common language in Southwest Asia and North Africa is
Spanish
French
Arabic
English
Arabic
The delta of the Ganges River has been an area where people settle, because
the area produces rich farmlands
it provides protection from invaders
it is required by the government
freedom of religion is allowed there
the area produces rich farmlands
What group decides how much oil to produce and what to charge?
Many countries in SW Asia and North Africa are members of OPEC that decide how much oil to produce and what price to charge
The economy of many rural areas of Sub Saharan Africa rely heavily on -
agriculture
People who celebrate the Jewish New Year take off of work on -
Rosh Hashanah
With the exception of India, most South Asian countries’ economies are -
free enterprise
command
traditional
republics
traditional
What is the hierarchy of organizing people into social groups based on their jobs called?
Caste Syste