Africa
1. European Colonization (What did it include?)
Included colonialism and imperialist nations from Europe who wanted land and resources.
6. For what reason were wildlife preserves created?
To protect endangered animals and prevent poaching
8. What impact does the Suez Canal have on the Middle East region?
Saves travel time and promotes commerce (trade).
2. What event occurred that allowed European nations to divide up Africa?
Berlin Conference
7. List examples of African Art.
Statues, masks, paintings
9. What lasting impact does the Israel-Palestinian Conflict have on its people?
There have been several attempts over the decades, but have struggled to successfully achieve peace.
4. Which leader of South Africa pushed for social change to help political and civil rights for Africans?
Nelson Mandela
13. Describe the roles of Russia and the United States during the Cold War.
Competition between the superpowers of Russia and U.S. over political and economic power.
10. What effect does OPEC have?
OPEC manages the quantity (amount) and price of oil which affects all oil products, including gasoline.
3. Describe a major social issue that occurred in South Africa?
Apartheid – Non-white Africans lost civil rights, were treated differently than white Africans, and were discriminated from voting. Other countries event held trade restrictions to protest the treatment of non-white Africans.
14. Why was the Berlin Wall built by the Soviets?
To prevent citizens escaping to the West for political freedom.
12. What happened as a result of Arab Spring?
Countries like Egypt and Yemen had their dictators removed from power.
5. Name a positive and a negative impact the Aswan Dam has on Africa.
Controls flooding (positive), but reduces water downstream for farmers (negative.)
15. What is Transboundary Pollution?
Pollution that spread across many different countries and caused disease, such as Chernobyl.
11. Complete the table concerning the 3 major religions of the Middle East.
Christianity: Christmas, Easter/Bible/Church
Judaism: Yom Kippur, Rosh Hashanah/Torah/Synagogue
Islam: Ramadan/Quran/Mosque