Ancient Egypt & Kush
What river was the lifeline of Ancient Egypt and Kush?
The Nile River
Which European countries colonized most of Africa?
Britain and France
What is the main type of government in most African nations today?
Republic or democratic government
What was apartheid?
A system of racial segregation in South Africa
What are the main religions or philosophies that developed in China?
Confucianism
What geographic feature protected Egypt from invaders to the west?
The Sahara Desert
What was the Berlin Conference?
A meeting where European powers divided Africa without African input
What is the African Union?
An organization promoting unity and development across Africa
Who was the first Black president of South Africa?
Nelson Mandela
What is a key belief in Confucianism?
Respect for family and social order
What was the fertile land along the Nile called?
The Nile Delta
What was one major effect of European colonization on Africa’s borders?
It split ethnic groups and combined rivals
How do traditional governments differ from modern ones?
Traditional ones are based on customs; modern ones have constitutions and elections
What was one effect of apartheid on Black South Africans?
Restricted rights
What type of government does China have today?
Communist
How did cataracts on the Nile affect trade and travel?
They made navigation difficult and limited trade routes
Which African nation gained independence first in 1957?
Ghana
What challenge do many African governments face in maintaining democracy?
Corruption, ethnic conflict
Name one major challenge facing Africa today.
Poverty
What is one major challenge facing East Asia?
Overpopulation
What natural resource made Kush wealthy?
Iron ore and gold
Who was Kwame Nkrumah?
The leader of Ghana’s independence movement and first president
What role does the constitution play in African democracies?
It defines rights, laws, and powers of government branches
How has HIV/AIDS affected African development?
Reduced workforce and increased poverty
How does the physical terrain of Southeast Asia affect life there?
Mountains and islands make travel and communication difficult but promote diverse cultures