Egypt
What is an important part of Egypt?
Suez Canal
Was Northern Africa important in World War II? WHY?
Yes, importance of location. Blocks of South Africa. Prevents opponents from reaching Middle East that is rich in oil.
What happened to the elephant population?
People killed them for their tusk and decimated the elephant population.
What were the riches the book was talking about in Mali?
Third largest producers of GOLD.
What country is Jude in “Other Words for Home” from originally?
Syria
Who is Ferninand DeLesseps’?
He wanted to build the Suez Canal.
Who was the tank guy for Hitler (Germany)?
General Erwin Rommel
What other crop other than Ivory is very important to the country of Côte d’Ivoire?
Cacao
What is the area on the mountainside where the Dogon live called?
Escarpment
Solve: 2 ( x + y )
2x + 2y
What are two reasons the Canal is important?
Transportation and trade. Shortened route between England and Asia.
What is the national flower of Tunisia?
Jasmine
What did we sample during class that is an export of the Côte d’Ivoir?
Cacao Nibs
What is interesting about the hut where the people talk about issues or problems?
The hut has a low roof to prevent fighting within the hut.
Why are there trees in Lake Volta?
They built a dam to collect water and didn’t pull out the trees first. When the dam filled up, the trees were under the water.
What troubles did they encounter in their first attempt to build the Canal?
The sand on the side kept sliding down into the canal and they couldn’t keep it out on the first attempt to build.
Who was the “prophet” of Islam?
Muhammad
In the economy, cacao nibs have been an export. What are they doing with the cacao nibs to help increase profits in their econom?
They are now making chocolate.
What does an animist believe?
That the spirits dwell within physical objects.
Who is Ota Benga?
A Pygmie that was displayed in a zoo in New York.
What is the major river that runs through Egypt?
The Nile
During World War II, who was the leader of Italy?
Mussolini
Which country was originally settled in the Côte d’Ivoire? (Protectorate)
France
What is happening to the Dogon people in the Bandiagara Region?
Antiquities are being stolen or sold
Increased tourism (outside influences)
Attacks from tribes and Islamic Militants
What is my daughter’s name?
Pandora