Ancient Africa
What river was the main source of life for ancient Egypt and kush
The Nile River
What type of governments to do most African countries have
Democracies or republics
What philosophy in China taught respect for elders and proper behavior
Confucianism
What environmental issue affect China big cities
Air pollution
What is the main climate type in Southeast Asia
Tropical
what dessert helped protect Egypt from invaders
the Sahara dessert
What is apartheid
a system of racial segregation
What religion focuses on balance between yin and yang
Daoism
Why is Japan prone to earthquakes and tsunamis
It lies on the pacific ring of fire
Its located on the pacific ring of fire
What was one effect of European colonization on Africa borders
Artificial borders that split or combined ethnic groups
Who became South Africa first black president after apartheid ended
Nelson Mandela
What type of government does China have today
Communist
What problem is caused by East Asia's aging population
A shrinking workforce
How does the terrain affect transportation in Southeast Asia
Mountain and islands make travel difficulty so waterways are very important
What African country was led to independence by Kwame Nkrumah
Ghana
What is one major challenge facing many African nations today
Poverty, unemployment, or lack of infrastructure
What type of government does japan have today
Constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy
How does industrialization impact East Asia's environment
It cause pollution and habitat loss
What is 1 major rivers in Southeast Asia
The Mekong river
How did the physical geography of Egypt and Kush influence their trade
The Nile River alow
How does political corruption or conflict affect African development
it slows economic growth
How did Confucianism influenced East Asia governments
it encouraged respect for authority education and order
What current tension exists between China and Taiwan
China claims Taiwan as its territory but Taiwan sees itself as independent
What are the benefits and challenges of living near fertile volcanic soil
The soil is great for farming but eruptions can destroy homes and crops