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Govt. & Economy Quiz

Sub-Saharan Africa

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Which of the following best describes the Lost Boys of Sudan? They were orphaned by the civil war in Sudan and stuck together to escape the violence.
What can be said about Sudanese refugee camps? There are no permanent shelters, running water, there is a shortage of food, and refugees depend on host countries for help.
Why Somalia considered by many to be a failed state? The government, economic institutions, and civil order has broken down.
What was apartheid? laws separating the races
What government official began in 1989 to change apartheid laws? F.W. de Klerk
What is a colony? a territory or settlement controlled by another government, usually far away.
What does the word segregation mean in reference to South Africans in 1994? the separation of people based on race
What can be said about black South Africans during apartheid? They were forced to be citizens of a “homeland” instead of being citizens of South Africa,they could only own land in areas assigned to them, and they were required to carry identification papers at all times.
Which of the following countries is considered to have the most prosperous economy in Africa? South Africa
What has been the result of farmers growing cash crops rather than food crops? Less food is grown to feed Africans.
Microcredit has helped poor farmers in Africa: invest in land, and purchase tools
Why have Nigeria’s people benefited so little from the country’s oil wealth? Different ethnic groups struggle to control the oil and its profits.
In 1991, East Africa had a steady increase in the production of wheat. TRUE or FALSE? True
How did the government of South Africa change after 1994? In 1994, South Africa moved from a minority, racist government to a democratically elected government. Voting rights were extended to all South Africans, and the people elected Nelson Mandela president.
Why do children of Africa have shorter life expectancies than other children in the world? Many African children suffer from malnutrition and hunger.
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