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How was Korea divided after WWII?
Northern Korea was communist; Southern Korea was free.
100
Why do people in the Sahel and Sahara move from place to place frequently?
They are looking for water and places for their animals to graze.
100
What are capital goods?
Machines and tools used in the production of other goods.
100
What is the holy document of the Muslims?
The Quran
100
How can a country improve its GDP?
Increase your capitals! Human capital and capital resources must be improved and entrepreneurship encouraged.
200
Who helped rebuild Japan after WWII?
United States
200
What is the biggest threat to the African rainforest?
Overpopulation!
200
What influences the GDP in South Africa and Nigeria?
In South Africa, the GDP is driven by an investment in human capital, capital resources and natural resources in the mining industry. In Nigeria, the heavy focus on oil and corrupt government means they have a lower GDP.
200
Describe the religion of the Ashanti.
The Ashanti believe very fervently in the power of the Golden Stool. As long as the stool is protected and safe, then the power of their tribe is intact. They also believe in ancestor worship.
300
What was Gandhi's plan for civil disobedience?
Gandhi advocated peaceful nonviolence when unfair British laws.
300
How are leaders in South Africa and Kenya chosen?
In South Africa, leaders are chosen through the parliamentary system. This means the citizens vote directly for the National Assembly but then the National Assembly chooses the President. In Kenya, the citizens choose the president through popular vote, just like in the United States.
300
How did Japan's government change after WWII? Give two ways.
IT became a constitutional monarchy and could not ever declare war on another country.
300
What is the difference between ethnicity and religion?
Ethnic groups are a community of people with the same culture or background. Religious groups share the same spiritual beliefs.
300
How has the Aswan Dam negatively affected people and farmers living along the Nile.
The Nile no longer overflows leaving its rich sediment/silt that is good for farming. This means farmers have to use fertilizer, which in turn creates a pollution problem.
400
What kind of society did Mao Zedong seek to create for China?
A classless society focused on collectives of farmers and factory workers.
400
Why has AIDS and famine spread across Africa?
African governments don't have the monetary resources (money!) to provide expensive drugs to fight AIDS. The governments can be corrupt too. Famine is difficult to fight because of the drastic climate changes, including droughts. Corrupt governments also contribute to problem during famines.
400
What is nationalism?
Feelings of extreme loyalty to one's own country.
400
You are attending school in Africa and happen to be a girl, describe your course of study.
You are learning to read and write at school so you can learn the Quran.
400
Describe the 3 different trade barriers.
Tariffs-taxes; Embargos-refusal to trade with a country; Quota-a way to limit the trade.
500
Why did the United States get involved with Vietnam?
They were afraid of communism spreading (the Domino Effect.)
500
What does AVT stand for and what is it?
An AVT is an ANTIRETROVIRAL drug used to combat AIDS. They are drugs used to combat the AIDS virus that are very pricey.
500
Tell how power is divided in the following systems: unitary, federal, and confederation.
Unitary systems-the central government has the power; Federal system--the central government and the regional (state) governments share power. Confederation--the power rests with the regional governments.
500
What is a dowry and is it a religious or ethnic practice?
In Africa, a dowry is the price a groom's family pays to the brides family. Also called a "brideprice." It is an ethnic practice, not a religious one.
500
How was Korea divided after WWII? You must be very specific as to who had control.
The Soviets had control of the north and the US had control over the south.