Colonization and Independence in Africa
Physical features of Ancient Egypt and Kush
Government in East Asia
Challenges facing Africa
Chinese Religions and Philosophies
100
Why did Europeans first take an interest in the African continent?
They were involved in the slave trade.
100
Which of the following is an element of ancient Egypt’s topography?
A river valley
100
What country is this?
China
100
In what way did physical geography affect the language pattern of Sub-Sahara Africa?
Deserts an oceans served as barriers o the spread of some language families.
100
Which Chinese Religion/Philosophy celebrates Tomb Sweeping Day to honor their ancestors to demonstrate filial piety?
Confucianism
200
Which was a part of early European plans for Africa?
Establishing trade routes
200
One physical feature was most important to ancient settlers in Egypt and Kush. Because of how important it was, people settled….
near a river
200
Where is Taiwan located in relation to China?
southeastern China
200
English and French have become common languages spoken in Sub-Saharan Africa because of --
a history of European colonization in the region
200
Which Chinese Religion/Philosophy celebrates their holidays on days that according to numerology, offer good luck (Double Nines Day on 9/9 & Dragon Boat Festival on 5/5)?
Taoism
300
What was the MAIN reason European countries colonized Africa?
They needed the natural resources.
300
In which area on the map did the Kushites settle?
Area B
300
What physical barriers inhibited travelers on the Silk Road?
mountains and desert climate conditions
300
Many conflicts in Sub-Saharan Africa resulted from the way the European colonist--
established boundary lines between nations
300
Which Religion/Philosophy came to China from India?
Buddhism
400
The belief that acquiring colonies for raw materials will create a stronger country is called ____.
imperialism
400
How did ancient Egyptian settlements benefit by being surrounded by desert?
The desert offered protection from invaders
400
What kind of government does North Korea have?
communist
400
The conditions described in the excerpt are most likely a result of the legacy of--
racial policies in South Africa
400
Which Religion/Philosophy began on the Arabian Peninsula and spread to Western China, mainly along trade routes [Silk Road]?
Islam
500
What happened during the Berlin Conference?
Europeans decided how to divide up Africa.
500
Canaan’s western border was
The Mediterranean Sea
500
Which East Asia country has an economy similar to that of South Korea?
Japan
500
Bishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela were both honored as Nobel Peace Prize recipients because of their commitment to--
ending racial injustice
500
Which Chinese Religion/Philosophy was most popular in China during the Cultural Revolution [1966-1976] and focused on perfecting communism?
Maoism