What do some people believe might lead to
'water wars' in Africa in the future?
competition among countries that share a river system
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Why did a number of the countries of the UN have an embargo on South Africa?
They wanted South Africa to end its system of apartheid.
100
Why do most women in African countries usually have lower literacy rates than men?
Traditional views say that girls should rather be married rather than educated.
100
The main goal of the Pan-African movement was to...
get Africans to think of themselves as one people and to work together.
100
What are the 3 main ethnic groups in Africa?
ARAB, ASHANTI, BANTU, AND SWAHILI
200
What were 2 of the most important trade goods carried across the Sahara Desert by camel caravan?
gold and salt
200
How does voluntary trade help the economy?
It encourages specialization and usually means more profit.
200
What is one factor that has caused the Republic of Sudan and South Sudan to pay less attention to education?
their civil war
200
What was Nelson Mandela's attitude toward the people who had been responsible for the old government of South Africa?
He felt the different races needed to try to work together in the new government.
200
Which were goods Arab traders carried across the Sahara by caravan?
salt and gold
300
Why do some governments ignore industrial pollution of major rivers and waterways?
Because as long as the industries are profitable, they don't consider pollution a MAJOR issue.
300
In which has South Africa and Nigeria invested heavily in capital goods?
SOUTH AFRICA- mining and heavy industry (for gold and diamonds)
NIGERIA- oil production and refining
300
Why do the individual voters have more power in a democracy than they do in an autocracy or an oligarchy?
The people play a role in deciding who rules.
300
Which organization was formed to work fro equality in South Africa?
African National Congress
300
Give a brief description about the Ashanti group.
Most live in Ghana, Golden Stool resembles power, main religions are traditional Shanti religion, Christianity, and Islam
400
What has been a major cause of desertification?
overuse of land by the people
400
Which is a result of Nigeria's focus on the oil industry?
lack of improvements in agriculture and the country has lack of proper food and housing
400
In the two predominant forms of a democratic government, which branch of government is responsible for making and passing the laws?
legislative branch
400
How could the political situation in Nigeria today be described?
the government is still unstable.
400
Give a brief description on the Bantu group.
Many different people who share a related language and cultural characteristics (60 million), migration brought tools, practice a wide variety of religions
What is one main difference between a president and a prime minister?
What is A president is separate from the legislature, while a prime ministers answers directly and works with the legislature.
500
What was significant about Nelson Mandela's election to political office in South Africa in 1994?
He was the 1st black president of South Africa.
500
Give a brief description on the Swahili group.
Majority are found on East Africa, language is a mixture of Bantu and Arabic, Islam is most common religion, 'mila' are spirits that can possess a person