Key Terms
Religions
European Colonialism
Apartheid
Vocabulary 2
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Define fertile
Land that is rich in nutrients and resources
100
Define Qur'an
The holy text of Islam
100
Who created the borders of modern Africa?
European nations
100
Define apartheid
System of government in which blacks and whites in South Africa were separated
100
What is colonialism?
When a countries maintains colonies outside of its borders
200
Ancient Egyptian form of writing
Hieroglyphics
200
Who was the founder of Islam?
Mohammed
200
Why did European nations create colonies in Africa?
Because they wanted the raw materials of Africa
200
Who was the president of South Africa?
de Klerk
200
What is a nonrenewable resource?
A resource that cannot be created. (gold, diamonds, oil)
300
What do you call a professional record keeper?
A scribe
300
3 characteristics of Judaism
Followers are called Jewish, holy text is the Torah, monotheistic, spiritual home is Jerusalem.
300
List 3 raw materials (resources) found in Africa and the Middle East
Gold, diamonds, oil, copper
300
Who was the leader of the struggle against Apartheid?
Nelson Mandela
300
What is a deity?
a god
400
Define irrigation
The process of bringing water to dry lands
400
Holy text of Christianity
The Bible
400
Most people in Africa make a living by being a...?
Farmer
400
What does the ANC stand for?
African National Congress
400
What is a government controlled by a religious leader?
A theocracy
500
Define monotheism
Belief in one god
500
Why is Jerusalem important to Islam, Christianity, and Judaism?
It is the spiritual home and birthplace of the 3 major religions.
500
How did the European nations behave in Africa?
Horrible. They enslaved the people, took control of their lands and natural resources, and created the borders
500
Explain why nonviolent tactics work.
Because it will allow you stay out of prison and will get you invited to talk about the problems and find a peaceful solution to the issues.
500
What is a set of rules that explain how existence called?
What is religion
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