Ancient Egypt & Kush
This river was essential for farming and trade in Ancient Egypt.
Nile River
Many African countries gained this after years of European rule.
Independence
A system that separated people by race in South Africa.
Apartheid
This philosophy focuses on respect, family, and order in society.
Confucianism
This mountain range is the tallest in the world, located in Asia.
Himalayas
This desert helped protect Egypt from invasions from the west.
Sahara Desert
This form of government is run by elected leaders representing the people.
Democracy
Africa faces shortages of this essential resource for farming and drinking.
Water
This religion emphasizes balance between humans and nature, represented by Yin and Yang.
Taoism (Daoism)
The majority of Southeast Asia is made up of this type of landform.
Islands/archipelagos
Kush was located south of this famous river.
Nile River
Colonization often forced Africans to work in these types of industries.
Plantations or mines
These diseases have caused major health problems in parts of Africa.
Malaria and HIV/AIDS
In China, this type of government is ruled by a single party with strong control.
Communism
The Gobi Desert is located in this part of East Asia.
Northern China and southern Mongolia
Ancient Egyptians built these triangular structures as tombs for pharaohs.
Pyramids
Some African countries struggle with this because of corruption and poor infrastructure.
Government instability
Many African countries struggle with this because of poverty and lack of jobs.
Unemployment
Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism all originated in this region.
East Asia
This river in China is often called the “Yellow River” because of the silt it carries.
Huang He River
This city in Kush became a center for trade, iron production, and had its own written language.
Meroë
This peaceful transition of power in Ghana in 2000 showed a strong example of democracy.
Election of John Kufuor in Ghana
This law under apartheid forced black South Africans to live in separate areas from whites.
Group Areas Act / Forced relocation
This Chinese philosophy teaches harmony with nature and the “Way” as a universal force guiding life.
Taoism (Daoism) – harmony with nature and the “Way”
This major river flows through six Southeast Asian countries and is crucial for farming and trade.
Mekong River