Political Instability
Colonial Legacy
Vocab / Terrain
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Sub Saharan Africa
100
What are 3 reasons a country might have political instability
Lack of health care
Political corruption
Poor infrastructure
War and conflict
Ethnic groups that lead to tension
Foreign influence
Lack of access to water
Unnavigable terrain
100
This famous conference was when European powers decided the rules to divide up Africa?
Berlin Conference
100
A group of people who share the same culture, religion, and ideas
Ethnic Group
100
What is the main religion of North Africa?
Islam / Muslim
100
Why do they call it Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub meaning below, below the Sahara desert
200
How many ethnic groups are in Nigeria?
Over 250
200
This was grown rather than traditional agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa countries during colonial rule
Cash Crops
200
When political leaders use their power, money, and influence for personal gain rather than the good of the country
Corruption
200
What terror group has hurt Nigeria's political stability?
Boko Haram
200
What is the main religion of Sub-Saharan Africa
Christianity
300
Why did initial African leadership after Colonial powers left fail so badly?
African's were poorly set up to govern, had depleted resources, and were not trained to lead
300
How does this map explain some of the reasons for political instability in Africa
Borders were drawn right through different ethnic lines, creating ethnic tensions
300
What is the names of Coach V's cats?
Roxie and Abner
300
What was the result of Foreign influence in Nigeria's oil market?
Foreign companies owned their oil, brought in their own workers, and ended up with a large amount of political power
300
Using relative location describe the borders of sub-saharan africa
South of the sahara
400
How were the roads designed during colonial era Sub-Saharan Africa?
Roads were designed to export goods outside of the country back to Europe, colonies were seen as resource assets
400
How did the way colonial powers chose who got leadership positions in Africa create ethnic tensions
They favored one group over the other creating distrust and ethnic tensions. People were favored if they could speak the colonial language most times, not if they would be good leaders
400
Some areas embrace __________, where they worship a single deity, while others lean towards _________, believing in multiple gods and goddesses. This diversity in religious beliefs often plays a significant role in shaping the landscapes and cultures of various regions.
Monotheism, Polytheism
400
Give me 3 reasons why Nigeria is politically unstable?
Ethnic conflict, Colonial legacy, Corrupt government, Foreign influence in oil markets
400
Give three reasons why Sub-Saharan Africa is so diverse
Religions, ethnic groups, linguistic groups
500
What are three things that could give a country Political STABILITY?
Having the same government, non-corrupt leaders, when there is enough jobs, having enough money for everyone, when people can eat and drink freely, having access to ports, peacetime, having the infrastructure for life and travel
500
Give me three reasons why the Colonial legacy impacted the political stability of Sub Sahara Africa
Not putting Africans in leadership roles
Prioritizing their own profits over the country, cash crops over traditional agriculture
Legacy of Berlin Conference
Breaking up ethnic groups and nation lines
Ethnic groups that lead to tension
Influencing religious beliefs
500
Define Infrastructure and give an example
Infrastructure is all the basic things we need to keep a city, town, or community running smoothly. It includes things like roads, bridges, schools, power lines, water pipes, and internet connections.
500
Define inflation, corruption, and terrorism
Inflation: When prices of things go up over time, and the money you have doesn't buy as much as it used to.
Corruption: When people in power, like government officials, cheat or do dishonest things to get more money or power for themselves.
Terrorism: When people or groups use violence or fear to try to control or scare others, usually to make a political point or force change.
500
Give me 3 reasons why Sub-Saharan African countries might experience political instability
Negative repercussions from differing ethnic groups, effects of colonial legacy, arbitrary border lines, government corruption, etc