Ancient Egypt and Kush
Who was the first pharaoh?
Narmer
Why did Europeans first take an interest in the African continent?
They were involved in the slave trade.
What kind of government do countries in Africa have?
There are 54 countries in Africa, plus Western Sahara who's status is under dispute.
What was apartheid?
Segregation of races in South Africa
Which is a source of political conflict between China, Japan, and South Korea today?
land claims in the South China Sea
Why were Kushites so eager to trade their gold for Egypt's grain?
They did not have enough land to farm and needed food more than gold.
The belief that acquiring colonies for raw materials will create a stronger country is called ____.
Imperialism
What are some of the challenges facing Africa?
The challenge facing Africa’s leaders perhaps above all others is how to govern under conditions of ethnic diversity.
What role did F.W. de Klerk play in the apartheid laws?
He was responsible for ending them.
Which major threat does North Korea pose for the region?
North Korea's nuclear weapons program undermines peace and security.
Why did they egyptians build pyramids?
Ancient Egyptian pyramids were very important because they acted as tombs for dead pharoahs.
What happened during the Berlin Conference?
Europeans decided how to divide up Africa.
How are conflict and governance related in Africa?
The conflict governance link takes various forms, and it points to the centrality of the variable of leadership.
Why is apartheid an important issue?
Segregated area still strive in South Africa
What are the dangers that African leaders have failed to guard against?
There are seven main dangers against which African Leaders have failed to guard 1. The policy of rewarding friends and punishing foes.
In egypt what helps the plants/Crops grow?
Why did many of the boundaries of the new African states created after WWII cause problems?
They grouped enemies and split tribes.
Which aspect of Africa’s physical geography had the greatest influence on European colonization of Africa?
Africa was rich in natural resources that Europeans needed.
Why was the end of apartheid important?
The end of apartheid is one of the events in South African history and at that time presented much hope for the country in the form of peace and equality.
What are the major problems that Africa is facing?
The citizens in the 44 countries surveyed in World Happiness Report 2017 these are the major problems facing the continent.
Who led Egyptian society and controlled the country?
The Pharaohs
Who are the colonizers of most of Africa?
It is a well-known fact that most Africa countries are colonized by the British government.
Which statement best describes a command economy?
Individuals make most economic choices.
What are four major ethnic groups in South Africa?
Blacks, Whites, Asians, and Colorerd
What are the most common problems faced by African Americans?
1.Lack of family structure
2.Dangerous cities have high African American Populations
3.High abortion rates
4.The victim mindset