Africa
Why did Europeans want to colonize Africa?
They wanted natural resources Africa.
How has desertification impacted life in Sub-Saharan Africa?
It leads to scarcity of farmland and causes food shortages.
Throughout its history, Japan's economic challenge has been
limited access to natural resources.
In which region of the world would you find the countries that are listed below?
- China · Japan · North Korea · South Korea
East Asia
Which nation sustained a communist revolution in the years immediately after World War II?
China
______ is a policy, unique to South Africa, that is founded on the idea of separating people based on racial and ethnic criteria.
Apartheid
What is a benefit for Egyptians living along the Nile River and Nile Delta?
The land is fertile due to the flooding of the Nile.
How did the U.S.-Japan relationship change in the years immediately following World War II?
The U.S. played an essential role in Japan's post-World War II economic and social reconstruction, resulting in a lasting peaceful partnership.
Which of the following has experienced the most significant increase due to the operation of coal-burning factories and expanded automobile usage?
air pollution
What type of government does the modern country of Japan have?
parliamentary democracy
Which of the following best explains how the Pan-African movement and nationalism contributed to the attainment of independence in Kenya and Nigeria?
The Pan-African movement fostered a sense of solidarity and unity among African nations, leading to increased diplomatic pressure on colonial powers and support for the independence movements in Kenya and Nigeria.
Why are the majority of Sub-Saharan African cities located near major rivers and near the coast?
Cites needed access to bodies of water for trade.
Which country saw the successful establishment of communism under the leadership of Mao Zedong?
China
A recent air quality study conducted by the World Health Organization showed that 7 of 10 of the world's most polluted cities are in China. What is the MOST PROBABLE outcome of such pollution on the Chinese population?
Respiratory and heart disease related to air pollution are the leading causes of death in China.
Which country has the most limitations on personal freedoms such as freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of the press?
the People's Republic of China the People's Republic of China
Which system listed below is needed for farmers in areas that experience drought?
irrigation systems
Which of the following statements best distinguishes between an ethnic group and a religious group?
An ethnic group shares a common language and cultural heritage, while a religious group is united by a shared belief system and practices.
In which area has China achieved the most significant reformation since the death of Mao Zedong?
economic growth and private ownership
Despite the devastation caused by flooding, large populations of people in East Asia live near rivers and the coast for all of the reasons below EXCEPT:
Abundant desert landscapes in inland regions.
In which country are citizens most prohibited from involvement in politial processes?
North Korea
In Sub-Saharan Africa, which of the following best describes the relationship between poor soil and deforestation?
Poor soil quality is a result of deforestation, as the removal of trees leads to increased erosion and nutrient loss, negatively impacting agricultural productivity.
How do the governments of South Africa and Nigeria differ?
South Africa is a parliamentary democracy; Nigeria is a presidential democracy.
The difference between the governments of North and South Korea following the Korean War is best described in which statement?
North Korea is communist, and South Korea is democratic.
Which of these belief systems has its origins in Japan?
Shintoism
Who decides what goods and services are produced in a command economy?
Central government planning decides what will be produced.