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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The government in country X has a central power and multiple regional levels with each level being in charge of certain responsibilities. Power is spread out somewhat evenly through the levels. Based on this information, the government in country X is MOS | Federal |
| What describes a government that distributes power under a unitary system? | There is a central authority that makes all major decisions. |
| In what form of government does the central government hold the most power? | Unitary |
| What compares an autocratic to a democratic government? | Citizens can participate more in democratic governments. |
| In the Egyptian parliamentary elections there are sometimes as many as 18 different political parties on the ballot. Everyone over the age of 18 is allowed to vote. Based solely on this information, how would Egypt's participation in government be categor | Democratic |
| In what form of government is power controlled by a select few individuals, rather than the citizens | Oligarchy |
| The primary difference between presidential and parliamentary governmental systems is that in a parliamentary system the chief executive is chosen by the | Legislature |
| Kenya has recently reached an agreement that says executive power is to be shared between a president, elected by the people, and a prime minister, elected by parliament. What does this statement mean in describing this new government? | It is a combination of presidential and parliamentary forms of democracy. |
| Use the following information about South Africa to answer question #___: | |
| • Anyone over the age of 18 may vote in elections that determine the National Assembly | |
| • The National Assembly chooses one person to be the executive leader | |
| Based on this information, South Africa would be considered a | parliamentary democracy |
| Women have a higher literacy rate in Kenya than in Sudan. This is MOST LIKELY because | Kenya invests more in education for girls. |
| Many countries and groups around the world are willing to contribute to help reduce famine in Africa. What problem in Africa makes it difficult to get these contributions to the citizens of African countries? | Government instability |
| How does access to education differ in Kenya and Sudan? | Girls have more access to formal education in Kenya. |
| Under which economic system does the government make almost all of the economic decisions? | Command |
| What is an impact of government instability on combating AIDS in Africa? | It is difficult to distribute donated resources appropriately. |
| What are the 3 basic economic questions that all economic systems must answer? | What to produce, how to produce it, and for whom to produce it |
| What describes how MOST countries around the world answer basic economic questions? | A mixture of command and market economies. |
| When comparing the economic systems of South Africa and Nigeria, which is correct? | Both countries have mixed economies that are closer to market than command. |
| South Africa generates more than 50% of Africa's electricity. Based on the idea of specialization, how can other countries in Africa benefit from South Africa's electricity production? | Produce goods or services that South Africa needs and trade for electricity. |
| What statement would a researcher use to prove South Africa is more related to a market economy than a command economy? | Much of South Africa's GDP comes from private industries that freely compete in the world market. |
| Why is it necessary for countries to use a system of exchanging currencies when trading? | Countries usually price goods in their own currency. |
| If Nigeria passed a law that taxed all imports from South Africa, this would be known as | a tariff. |
| Nigeria's currency is known as the naira while South African's use a different currency known as the rand. How will this affect trade between the two countries? | they must find a system for exchanging currencies in order to trade |
| From 2003 to 2007 Nigeria's GDP increased 5%. Which statement below is most consistent with this data? | There was an investment in human capital through education and training. |
| Use the following chart to answer question # ____: | |
| Country % of total expenditures on education | |
| South Africa 5.3% | |
| Nigeria .9% | |
| Which statement is most likely true based on the data in the chart? | South Africa has higher GDP than Nigeria |
| Which resource has the MOST DIRECT impact on the population and development of Nigeria? | oil |
| After the apartheid era South Africa invested heavily in modern production technologies. What statement below is an example of a result of this investment? | South Africa's GDP has increased. |
| What describes entrepreneurship? | Putting together productive resources to produce a good or service. |
| Before a spending budget can be created, what piece of information MUST be known? | A person's income. |
| What word is associated with the idea of having money put into an account to earn interest? | Investing |
| The modern day political boundaries, civil wars, and conflicts found in Africa can often be traced back to | European partitioning and colonization |
| The way European countries partitioned Africa into colonies has what modern day effect on Africa? | increased conflict |
| Why are civil wars commonplace in some African countries? | The boundaries of countries were set without reason by European countries |
| Kenya gained independence in 1963 after a rise in the beliefs of the citizens that they had much common ground, should govern themselves, and could express their culture better on their own. This intense belief in one's country is known as which philosoph | Nationalism |
| How did nationalism affect countries like South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya in the 1900s? | It led to greater demand for independence |
| Apartheid in South Africa resulted mainly from which historical event? | British colonization |
| What explains the role of Nelson Mandela in the anti-apartheid movement? | He was an internationally recognized leader of the movement. |
| How was F.W. de Klerk related to the apartheid movement? | He helped negotiate the end of apartheid |
| South Africa had much political violence and change in the 1980's. This was a consequence of what major conflict in South Africa? | Apartheid |
| Use the information in the box below to answer question #_____: | |
| *Seeks to unify African citizens | |
| *Tries to make African countries more independent | |
| *Believes Africans across the continent share common bonds and connections | |
| The statements in the list above describe what idea? | The Pan-African movement |
| What is NOT a primary goal of the Pan-African movement? | Increase agricultural production in Africa |
| How has the Pan-African movement had an impact on the world? | It has tried to unify citizens in African countries and African citizens around the world. |
| Use the following passage to answer question #___: | |
| "We enter into a covenant that we shall build a society in which all South Africans, both black and white, will be able to walk tall, without and fear in their hearts, assured of their inalienable right to human dignity - a rainbow nation at peace with it | |
| Nelson Mandela, Inaugural Address, Pretoria 9 May 1994. | He was a major leader in the anti-apartheid movement |
| What country has the strongest economy in Africa? | Nigeria |
| One leader holds complete power in this government. | Autocracy |
| This type of government is a loose alliance. | Confederation |
| The legislature holds the power in this system. | Parliamentary |
| Kenya's government is a: | Federal Republic |
| Which country has a dictator? | Sudan |
| Who gets better access to school in Africa? | boys |
| What has led to famine in Africa? | *repeated drought |
| *AIDS deaths have reduced workforce | |
| *infertile soil and erosion | |
| This economic system is based on supply and demand. | Market |
| The European division of Africa caused: | *tribal conflicts |
| *civil wars | |
| *desire for independence (nationalism) | |
| A strong belief in one's country is: | Nationalism |
| In 1963, Kenya achieved independence from: | Great Britain |
| More than 250 ethnic groups make up this country: | Nigeria |
| Apartheid separated blacks and whites in: | South Africa |
| Who was arrested and imprisoned for resisting apartheid? | Nelson Mandela |
| The goal of the Pan-African movement was to: | unite Africans to solve Africa's problems |
| This country has lots of oil, but its people are very poor. | Nigeria |
| People hold supreme power in this type of government. | Democracy |
| List the 6 causes of famine in Africa. | *civil wars * government corruption * drought * erosion * locusts * infertile soil |
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