6th SS 5th Six Weeks Exam

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How has the history of Sub-Saharan Africa contributed to political instability in some nations of the region?

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2.

4 points

Why were African kingdoms like Ghana and Mali successful during the Middle Ages?

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3.

4 points

How has South African control of Namibia during the 20th century influenced the lives of people there today?

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4 points

Which pair correctly labels both countries on the map?

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5.

4 points

Which challenge to African economic development is being addressed by the Missing Middle Initiative?

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4 points

What would be the economic impact of the Missing Middle Initiative if it is successful?

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7.

4 points

According to the data, which country likely has the MOST developed economy?

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8.

4 points

Why is Amin's leadership considered harsh and abusive?

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4 points

Why was Amin able to rule so harshly?

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10.

4 points

South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission is an example of —

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11.

4 points

How do language patterns in Africa likely influence the culture of Madagascar?

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12.

4 points

In Central Africa, conflict has been ongoing between Hutus and Tutsis since 1994. According to Professor Nzongola-Ntalaja, what is the source of the conflict between these groups?

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13.

4 points

All of the following are ways mobile phones may influence the development of Sub-Saharan Africa EXCEPT —

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14.

4 points

Which term is defined as the deliberate and systematic destruction, in whole or in part, of an ethnic, racial, religious, or national group?

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15.

4 points

Which letter indicates the nation of Algeria?

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16.

4 points

How have natural resources contributed to the economic activity of the region?

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17.

4 points

How did geographic factors contribute to the location of the Suez Canal?

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18.

4 points

How have physical features limited the southern expansion of Egyptian territory?

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4 points

How do the geographic features shown on the map most likely influence the economies of nations in the region?

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20.

4 points

How does government controlling large portions of the national economy impact people of middle and lower classes in this region?

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21.

4 points

Which pair of nations have democratic governments?

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22.

4 points

Which description best summarizes the government of Saudi Arabia?

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23.

4 points

The efforts of King Hassan II and Disney engineers to construct the Morocco pavilion is an example of —

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24.

4 points

Which architectural feature do these mosques have in common?

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25.

4 points

Which terms are illustrated in the graphic above?

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