Ancient Egypt & Kush
What river was essential to the development of Ancient Egypt and Kush?
The Nile River
What even began the " Scramble for Africa"?
The Berlin Conference
What is the largest desert in Africa?
The Sahara Desert
What philosophy focuses on respect for elders and family order?
Confucianism.
What type of government does China have?
A one-party communist state
What natural feature protected Egypt from invasion to the west?
The Sahara Desert
What was one main motive for European colonization of Africa?
Access to natural resources and new markets.
What is one major environmental challenge many Africa countries face?
Desertification
Which Chinese philosophy teaches harmony with nature and "the Dao"?
Daoism (Taoism)
What type of government does Japan have?
A constitutional monarchy
Why were cataracts (rapids) important to Kush and Egypt?
They provided protection from invasion along the Nile.
What was apartheid
A system of racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa.
What is access to clean water a challenge in many African regions?
Pollution,drought and lack of infrastructure.
Which religion founded in India became important in China through trade?
Buddhism
What is the name of the Chinese legislature?
The National People's Congress.
what was one major reason Egypt and Kush traded with each other?
Each had resources the other lacked (gold, grain, ebony, etc.).
Who became the first Black president of South Africa after apartheid ended
Nelson Mandela
How does lack of education affect development in African countries?
It limits economic opportunity and slows growth.
What main idea of Legalism?
Strict laws and harsh punishnments
How does South Korea's government different from North Korea's?
South Korea is democratic; North Korea is authoritarian.
Explain how the geography of the Nile River Valley supported both farming and growth of civilizations.
Seasonal flooding created fertile soil, allowing surplus crops and population growth.
Give one long-term effect of European colonization in Africa.
Artificial borders that caused ethnic conflict/economic inequalities.
Explain how disease (like malaria or HIV/AIDS) affects African societies.
It reduces workforce, strains healthcare, and increases poverty.
How did Confucianism influence Chinese government?
It encouraged civil service exams and selecting officials based on merit.
How did China's economic reforms in the late 20th century affect its government?
The government kept political control but allowed more economic freedom.