Africa
Europe
The Americas
Middle East
Asia
100
What caused current problems in Africa today?
Europeans using colonization and imperialism starting in the 1800s. This resulted in ethnic, economic, social, etc. problems in the region today
100
Who economically benefited from the Columbian Exchange?
Europe!
100
Which two cultural groups influenced Mexican culture?
Native Americans and Spanish (Mestizos)
100
What marks the spot where Muslims believe Muhammad rose up to Heaven?
Dome of the Rock
100
The Hindu heirarchy of social classes is called
The Caste System
200
What was Nelson Mandela's strategy in ending discrimination in Africa called?
Non-violent civil disobedience.
200
What part of Europe is considered a "cultural crossroad"?
Eastern Europe
200
Name the 3 countries involved in NAFTA and what it promotes
Mexico, US, Canada-- free trade, no barriers or tariffs
200
What region makes up a large amount of Palestinians but is legally under control of the Israeli government?
West Bank
200
According to Hindu beliefs, which of the following rivers brings life to its people?
The Ganges River
300
Name 3 resources in Africa that the many find valuable?
oil, blood diamonds, ivory, salt, etc.
300
What was a time of renewed interest in the arts and learning that lasted through the 16th century?
Italian Renaissance
300
What region is believed to be holy for Jews, Christians, and Muslims?
Jerusalem
300
One of the earliest civilizations that developed in what is now Pakistan is referred to as?
Indus Valley Civilization, located in the Indian Subcontinent
400
What was the Berlin Conference?
"Scramble for Africa" where Europeans met to decide new, arbitrary lines of Africa for their own benefits.
400
 What region dominated a large region in Eastern Europe after World War II?
Soviet Union, modern day Russia
400
What was an excellent choice of location in order  to connect the Atlantic and Pacific oceans?
Panama Canal
400
What is the name given to a nation of people without land to legally occupy?
Stateless-- Such as Palestinians
400
Who is the founder of Buddhism?
Siddhartha Guatama
500
What is an apartheid?
a policy or system of segregation or discrimination on grounds of race.
500
Name 3 of the EU's basic principles
rule of law, liberty, democracy, market economy, and protection of humanitarian rights.
500
What country suffers immensely from deforestation?
Brazil
500
Name the 5 pillars of Islam
Prayer, Faith, Alms, Fasting, Pilgrimmage
500
Name three current problems that India faces
Overpopulation, Slums (economic disparity), Struggles within the Caste System, Monsoons/flooding, natural disasters, etc.
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