Ancient Civilizations
What river gave life to Ancient Egypt?
The Nile River
What European countries competed for African colonies?
Britain, France, Germany, etc.
What causes drought in Africa?
Lack of rainfall & climate change
What type of government does China have?
Communist government
What philosophy taught respect for elders and family?
Confucianism
What was the land between Egypt and Kush called?
Nubia
What was the Berlin Conference?
A meeting where Europeans divided Africa
What disease remains a major health challenge?
Malaria or HIV/AIDS
What country has a constitutional monarchy in East Asia?
Japan
What philosophy believes in harmony with nature?
Daoism (Taoism)
Why was the Nile River important to farmers?
It flooded and brought fertile soil
What is apartheid?
A system of racial segregation in South Africa
What is desertification?
When fertile land becomes desert
What is one major challenge facing China’s economy?
Pollution or population aging
What religion spread from India to China?
Buddhism
What type of land surrounded Egypt, protecting it from invasion?
Egypt, protecting it from invasion?Desert
Who was Nelson Mandela?
Anti-apartheid leader & South Africa’s first Black president
Why do some African countries face poverty?
Lack of resources, conflict, poor infrastructure
What is a key challenge in North Korea?
Lack of freedom or food shortage
What are two main landforms in Southeast Asia?
Mountains and islands
How did the cataracts of the Nile help protect Egypt?
They made travel by boat difficult for invaders
What type of government do most modern African countries have?
Republic or democracy (varies by country)
What is one challenge of urbanization in Africa?
Overcrowding, unemployment, pollution, etc.
What organization helped rebuild Japan after WWII?
The U.S. and Allies (Marshall Plan-type aid)
Why is farming difficult in Southeast Asia’s mountains?
Steep land and thin soil