Physical features of Ancient Egypt and Kush, Colonization and Independence in Africa
Every year, the Nile River flooded, depositing ______ irrigation papyrus silt in the Nile Delta and allowing crops to grow in Egypt's arid climate.
silt
what type of government dose Africa have?
Parliamentary democracy
Dose east Aisa has its own government.
no
Which is a source of political conflict between China, Japan, and South Korea today?
land claims in the South China Sea
what are three intermingled physical elements:
mountain ranges, plains and plateaus
how long was colonization and independence in Africa?
1800 through 1960
what is Corruption?
Corruption is dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power.
According to Daoism, what should people do to prevent disorder?
Daoist's believe that people should live simply and not complete for wealth or power.
Which major threat does North Korea pose for the region?
North Korea's nuclear weapons program undermines peace and security.
What are the specialty areas of Southeast Asia?
First one is Maritime Southeast Asia and the other one is Mainland Southeast Asia
What goods were exchanged in trade between Egypt and Kush?
Egypt traded its surplus food for gold and ivory from the Kushites.
When did apartheid start in South Africa?
Apartheid existed as the official state policy in South Africa from 1948 to 1994.
whose government dose east Asis share with?
egept
East Asian nations have imposed tariffs and other trade barriers to protect their industries, but these barriers have ______ benefited encouraged sped up economic growth.
slowed
name one major physical region in southeast Asia?
mountain systems; plateaus; plains, steppes, and deserts; freshwater environments; and saltwater environments
what evidence of the influence of Pan-Africanism?
Kenyans organized to fight for independence from Great Britain.
what is apartheid?
a policy or system of segregation or discrimination on grounds of race.
According to Laozi, what is the Dao?
the natural way of the universe
What problem has China tried to solve by building hydropower dams, such as the Three Gorges Dam?
production of greenhouse gases
how big is southeast Asia?
1.74 million sq miles
example of a technological advance made by Stone Age humans?
cooking with fire
which American President is the capital of an African country named?
James Monroe
Which spirits were most important to the ancient Chinese?
spirits of one's ancestors
How does China's geography contribute to the environmental hazard shown?
Wind carries air pollution to dense urban centers and smog settles in heavily populated lowlands.
Why do many people live near or on volcanic mountains in the islands of Southeast Asia?
Volcanic ash provides fertile soil.