Egypt and Kush
What river was essential to the development of ancient Egypt and Kush.
The Nile River
What European countries colonized most of Africa.
Britan and France.
What type of government does south Africa have today.
A democracy.
What is one of the major health challenge facing parts of Africa.
HIV/AIDS
What is the main form of government in China.
A one-party communist state.
What desert borders Ancient Egypt to the west.
The Sahara Desert
What event led to many African nations gaining independence in the mid-1900's.
World war 2
What was Apartheid.
A system of racial segregation in south Africa.
What environmental issue affects farming in Africa.
Desertification.
What type of government does Japan have.
A constitutional monarchy.
What was the main reason the Nile River was so important to Egypt's agriculture.
Its annual flooding that brought fertile soil.
What was the main motivation for European colonization of Africa.
Access to natural resources and markets.
Who was the famous leader who fought to end Apartheid.
Nelson Mandela.
What is a challenge caused by rapid population growth.
Lack of Jobs and housing.
What is one natural disaster common in southeast asia.
Typhoons or earthquakes.
What valuable resource made Kush an important trading kingdom.
Iron
What conference divided Africa among European powers with no African leader present.
The berlin conference.
What is a common challenge for many African governments today.
Political corruption.
What type of conflict still affects parts of Africa.
Civil war or ethnic conflict.
Why is much of southeast Asia's land used for rice farming.
Because of the warm wet climate and fertile river ways.
How did the geography of Egypt and Kush protect them from invaders.
Natural barriers like deserts and cataracts.
Which country was never colonized by a European power.
Ethiopia.
What year did Apartheid officially end.
1994
What is one major economic challenge for African countries.
Dependance on exports or poverty.
What is one major challenge facing southeast Asia today.
Pollution, aging population, or urban overcrowding.