Physical Features
What is an archipelago?
Group of islands
EVERYONE ANSWER: Provide an example of a taboo in America.
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DOUBLE: When did the majority of decolonization occur?
After WW2
What does entrepreneur mean?
Someone who starts their own business
Would you find "trade and manufacturing" as an economic activity in large cities or more rural areas?
Large cities
What is a term for when part of an ocean or sea extends into land?
Gulf
What term is used to describe feeling confused or nervous when experiencing a new culture?
Culture Shock
Inequality and conflict in Africa are a lasting effect of... ?
Colonization
Different genders have different roles in society. Women typically stay home and take care of their families whereas men hold more formal jobs.
DOUBLE: Describe an "arid" climate
Very hot and very little rain
Define peninsula
a piece of land with water on 3 sides
DOUBLE: Define Culture
Learned behaviors and traditions within a group of people.
EVERYONE ANSWER: What was the name given by the British to the fight to colonize Africa?
Scramble for Africa
What does "informal" economy mean?
activities to make money or trade goods/skills without government interference. You don't pay taxes, need licenses, health inspectors, etc. If the government doesn't interfere, it is "informal"
DOUBLE: What country is south of Kenya and east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Tanzania
DOUBLE: What is a flat area of land with a layer of grass that also doesn't have much elevation or trees?
Plain
What are 3 cultural elements?
Music/Dance, Language, Religion/Ritual, Celebrations, Food, and Sports/ Activity
Name 4 rights that all humans have according to the UDHR
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What are 2 reasons why women entrepreneurship is growing in Africa?
Cultural shifts, trainings, more technology, making significant $ !
EVERYONE ANSWER: What country gained their independence in 2011 after a brutal civil war?
South Sudan
As you're hiking, you see an elevated piece of land. The sides are steep, so you'll have to hike around it. You can see the other side, but it is going to be a long walk. This landmass also has a flat top. What physical feature are you looking at?
Mesa
My daughter dressed up as Moana for Halloween. She is not of Polynesian decsent, but she loves the music and dancing represented in the movie. What is she doing by dressing up? Explain
Showing cultural appreciation because she loves the culture, and this is why she wants to dress up for Halloween.
What was the name of the Belgian king who colonized the Congo?
King Leopold II
What are 3 challenges that women face in Africa
Malnutrition, poverty, lack of education, lack of healthcare, war...
Which 2 countries were never colonized during the Scramble for Africa?
Liberia and Ethiopia