Ancient Lands & Governance
This ancient river, crucial to the development of both Egypt and Kush, is often referred to as the "longest river in the world."
What is the Nile river?
The European powers that were major players in the colonization of Africa during the 19th century
What are Britian, France, Germany, Belgium, etc.?
The Chinese philosophy that emphasizes the importance of maintaining balance and harmony in all aspects of life
What is Taoism?
Examine the impact of rapid urbanization on the social and environmental aspects of East Asian cities
What are the Indo-Australian and Pacific plates?
The government that was prevalent in ancient African civilizations like Mali and Ghana
What is a monarchy?
Identify one leader instrumental in the fight against colonial rule during Africa's struggle for independence
Who is Kwame, Nkrumah, Nelson Mandela, Jomo Kenyatta, etc.?
The dynasty that The Great Wall of China was primarily built for
What is the Ming Dynasty?
Name two specific challenges facing East Asian economies today
What is Economic inequality, environmental degradation, political tensions, etc.?
The geographic feature that contributed to the isolation of ancient Kush
What are the Red Sea and desert terrain?
The country that did the system of apartheid officially end in the early 1990s
What is South Africa?
Name one significant Chinese religions
What is Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, etc.?
The physical features that contribute to the diverse terrain of Southeast Asia
What are Mountains, rainforests, archipelagos, etc.?
Name one significant achievement of Ancient Egyptian architecture
What is the construction of the Pyramids?
Name two contemporary challenges facing African nations
Political instability, poverty, disease, etc.
The significance of the concept of "Mandate of Heaven" in Chinese history
What is the belief that rulers receive their authority from a divine source and must rule justly?
Identify one environmental challenge affecting Southeast Asian countries
What is Deforestation, pollution, climate change, etc.?
The role that the Nile River played in the agriculture practices of Ancient Egypt
How did the Nile River provide fertile soil through annual flooding, supporting agriculture?
Explain the impact of the "Scramble for Africa" on the continent's borders and ethnic tensions
How did the "Scramble for Africa" result in arbitrary borders, leading to ethnic tensions and conflicts?
Explain the historical and cultural significance of the Forbidden City in Beijing
How the does the Forbidden City symbolize the imperial power and architectural brilliance of ancient China?
Examine the impact of rapid urbanization on the social and environmental aspects of East Asian cities
How does rapid urbanization impact social structures and the environment in East Asian cities?