Ancient Egypt & Kush
What river was the major source of life for both Egypt and Kush?
What major event caused European nations to divide Africa without African input?
The Berlin Conference
What system separated races in South Africa?
Apartheid
Which philosophy focuses on respect for elders and relationships?
Confucianism
What mountains separate China and India?
Himalayas
What natural feature protected Egypt from invaders to the west?
The Sahara Desert
What caused problems after independence?
Ethnic conflic
Who helped end apartheid?
Mandela
Which religion teaches harmony with nature and “the Dao”?
Daoism/Taoism
What environmental issue affects China’s cities?
Pollution
What feature of the Nile protected Kush?
Cataracts
What type of government do most African countries have today?
Democracy
Name one major challenge Africa faces.
Disease
What type of government does China have?
Communist
What natural disasters often hit Southeast Asia?
Typhoons
What created fertile farmland in Egypt?
Flooding
What idea inspired Africans to seek freedom?
Nationalism
What political party opposed apartheid?
ANC
Which philosophy emphasizes strict laws and harsh punishments?
Legalism
What problem results from crowded cities?
Overpopulation
Where did the majority of Egyptian people settle?
Along the Nile River
What was ignored when Europeans drew borders?
Ethnic groups
What resource is limited in many African areas?
Water
What value is central to Confucianism?
Respect
What seasonal winds bring heavy rain?
Monsoons