Sub-Saharan Africa
How has the history of Sub-Saharan Africa contributed to political instability in some nations of the region?
The end of European colonization left some nations struggling to form effective governments.
Most of the current political boundaries in Southwest Asia resulted from the —
divisions created after the First World War
Throughout history, many nomadic groups moved through Russia and the Eurasian Republics. What is the lasting impact of these migrations?
People in the region speak many different languages.
The government of Russia is considered more limited than the government of the Soviet Union because —
the people are allowed to vote in elections
One way that oil rich nations in SW Asia have protected their oil industries has been by —
creating a cooperative organization for oil-producing nations
In what way did European colonization of Sub-Saharan Africa affect economic development in the region?
Most economies primarily export natural resources.
Which major geographic factor dominates nations in the region of North Africa and Southwest Asia?
A collection of vast deserts
If you want to access the Arctic Ocean, Caspian Sea, and the Black Sea, what region should you travel to for the easiest access?
Russia and the Eurasian Republics
Identify Russia on a blank map.
Russia
Most recent conflicts in Southwest Asia are related to —
conflicting claims for territory
Many conflicts in Sub-Saharan Africa resulted from the way the European colonists —
established boundary lines between nations
How has the distribution of natural resources in Southwest Asia and North Africa affected economic patterns in the region?
Some nations in the region have significant wealth from the sale of oil.
In a communist economic system, such as that of the former Soviet Union, economic decisions are primarily made by —
the central government
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the government of Russia became more limited by —
allowing multiple political parties
English and French have become common languages spoken in Sub-Saharan Africa because of —
a history of European colonization in the region
I'm visiting a continent where I can see the Sahara Desert, Mt. Kilimanjaro, and the Great Rift Valley. Where am I?
Africa
One way that officials in Saudi Arabia have adapted to a lack of water includes —
building desalinization plants
Why did many Eastern European countries come to be associated with the Soviet Union following the Second World War?
Under Soviet control the Eastern European countries were forced to adopt communism.
Ongoing violence and conflict within Russian society is primarily related to —
ethnic differences
After the break-up of the Soviet Union several independent republics gained freedom from Soviet communist control and with that an increase in entrepreneurship. How would this benefit the economies of these independent republics?
Investment in new business projects created growth.
South Africa’s economy is ranked thirtieth (30) in the world in terms of gross domestic product (GDP), yet has very high poverty rates. Which level of economic development best characterizes South Africa?
Newly developed
Many nations in the world established trade relationships with countries in Southwest Asia and North Africa because of the —
increasing demand for oil in the world
Which historical factor most influenced the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991?
Many former Soviet states had once been independent nations.
What was the cause of the Bolshevik Revolution?
Name a song by Toto.
Africa