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Explain why the population of the Sahara is low.
Lack of Water
100
All citizens participate equally in which type of government?
democracy
100
In this country, a single or centralized government authority decides what is produced. Which term identifies this type of economic system?
Command
100
Which of these was the result of the nationalist movement in countries like Nigeria and Kenya?
independence
100
What valuable natural resources were discovered in South Africa after the British took control of that country?
Gold and Diamonds
200
In sub-Saharan Africa, less than 50% of the population has access to safe drinking water because of Environmental pollution. How has this shortage of safe drinking water affected development in sub- Saharan Africa?
Slowed economic growth
200
A small group has control.
Oligarchy
200
Nigeria has a new industry that builds tractors for agriculture. To protect this new industry from competition by lower priced foreign built tractors, the Nigerian government would use what type of economic trade barrier to raise the price of imported tractors?
Tariff
200
What role did Nelson Mandela and F.W. deKlerk play in the evolution of Apartheid in South Africa?
They worked to abolish apartheid
200
Which organization was formed to work for equality in the country of South Africa?
The ANC
300
What effect does poor soil and deforestation have on land in Africa?
Land is useless for farming and agriculture
300
In Nigeria’s government, power is divided between central and regional authorities. This is an example of which government type?
Federal
300
A limit on the amount of goods that can be imported into a country
Quota
300
What is the name of the meeting that partitioned Africa?
Berlin Conference
300
What is an entrepreneur?
Someone who is willing to take a risk to begin a new business
400
In the Sahel, overgrazing and drought have resulted in a decrease in the grassland region. What is this called?
Desertification
400
What type of government is used in Sudan?
Dictatorship
400
Most African nations depend on foreign trade with many nations to provide things which are not made in their country. Which of these makes foreign trade with many nations easier?
A system to exchange currency between countries
400
The main goal of the Pan-Africa movement was to
get Africans to think of themselves as one people and to work together.
400
Which natural resource does the economy of Nigeria rely on?
Oil
500
African religious beliefs include traditional religious beliefs that came before the introduction of Christianity and Islam to the continent. Which of these statements describes traditional African religious beliefs?
Belief in the influence of ancestors in daily life
500
As a Parliamentary form of government, how is the president of South Africa elected?
The national assembly elects the president (Legislature)
500
In South Africa, it is easy to start a business. In addition, private property rights are well protected. What impact does this have on the role on entrepreneurs in South Africa?
Entrepreneurs can make a significant contribution to South Africa’s economy
500
Who were the first Europeans to settle in South Africa?
The Dutch
500
What are capital goods?
the factories and machines used to make goods