Africa Unit Test
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What is the primary reason children are more likely to succumb to malaria?

  • Children have little or no immunity to malaria. (correct)
  • Children often engage in outdoor activities where mosquitoes are prevalent.
  • Children have lower access to healthcare than adults.
  • Children's diets are less nutritious, weakening their health.

    • What is the goal of the Bed Net Campaign in Tanzania?

  • To offer educational programs about malaria prevention.
  • To eliminate malaria completely from the region.
  • To provide mosquito nets specifically to children under the age of 5. (correct)
  • To distribute mosquito nets to every household.

    • Which of the following statements is true regarding food deserts?

  • They often occur in urban settings with many grocery stores.
  • They are primarily found in affluent neighborhoods.
  • They refer to regions where nutritious food is difficult to access. (correct)
  • They are areas where nutritious food is readily available on every corner.

    • What is the greatest threat to Mali’s food supply?

    <p>Decreasing soil fertility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Approximately how many people worldwide lack access to clean drinking water?

    <p>1 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were some primary motivations behind the European colonization of Africa?

    <p>Political power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two countries controlled the most territory during the colonization of Africa?

    <p>France and U.K.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant outcome of the Arab Spring?

    <p>Increased political activity among women and youth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Zimbabwe face hyperinflation?

    <p>Decreased food production and unemployment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes hyperinflation?

    <p>Rapid price increases over a short timeframe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What negative impact arose from the Scramble for Africa?

    <p>Loss of traditional ways of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country was the first to successfully overthrow its dictator during the Arab Spring?

    <p>Tunisia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What strategy did business owners in Zimbabwe adopt during hyperinflation?

    <p>Accepted payment in the form of groceries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the apartheid laws in South Africa?

    <p>To enforce a rigid policy of segregation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the economic impact of apartheid in South Africa?

    <p>White South Africans earn significantly more than non-white South Africans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did apartheid affect the quality of education for non-white South Africans?

    <p>It led to poor-quality primary schooling for non-whites.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Nelson Mandela play in South Africa's history?

    <p>He was the first democratically elected leader after apartheid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant issue linked to 'conflict minerals' in regions like the DRC?

    <p>They are often associated with worker exploitation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the world's cobalt is found in Central Africa, particularly the DRC?

    <p>60%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main reasons that many Somali fishermen resort to piracy?

    <p>To support their families.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What long-term solution is suggested for combating piracy in Somalia?

    <p>Establishment of a functional government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    European Colonization of Africa

    • Motives for colonization: Economic gain and political power.

    Scramble for Africa: Negative Impacts

    • Loss of traditional ways of life.
    • Introduction of diseases.
    • Increased conflicts and wars.

    Colonial Powers in Africa

    • France and the U.K. controlled the most territory.

    Swahili Coast Trade and Religion

    • Islam significantly influenced trade along the Swahili coast.

    Revolution Definition

    • A rapid, fundamental shift in power or structure.

    Arab Spring Causes

    • Authoritarian governments.
    • Human rights violations.
    • Economic hardship.

    Arab Spring Countries

    • Tunisia, Egypt, Morocco, and Libya.

    First Country to Oust a Dictator

    • Tunisia.

    Arab Spring Impacts

    • Rise of social media as a protest tool.
    • Increased political participation of women and youth.
    • Continued instability, violence, and oppression.

    Post-Revolution Simulation Purpose

    • Demonstrates that revolutions often fail to achieve initial goals, due to unpredictable nature.

    Zimbabwe and Hyperinflation

    Inflation vs. Hyperinflation

    • Inflation: Gradual, sustained price increase.
    • Hyperinflation: Extremely rapid, unsustainable price increase.

    Zimbabwe's Hyperinflation Causes

    • Land reform program negatively impacted agriculture and the food supply.
    • Government resorted to excessive money printing to address economic crisis.

    Coping with Hyperinflation

    • Accepting groceries or foreign currency as payment.
    • Conducting transactions on the black market.

    Zimbabwean Currency Resolution

    • Scrapping the Zimbabwean currency.

    Zimbabwe's Hyperinflation Uniqueness

    • First country in the 21st century to experience a sustained hyperinflation episode.

    Tanzania and Malaria

    Malaria Prevalence

    • Found primarily in Africa.

    Malaria Control and Treatment

    • Preventable and treatable.

    Malaria Deaths

    • Causes half a million deaths annually.

    Child Malaria Vulnerability

    • Lack of immunity in children.
    • Limited access to healthcare.

    Malaria Prevention in Tanzania

    • Bed Net Campaign.
    • Distributing mosquito nets to children under 5.

    Mali and Farming

    • Mali innovates farming techniques.
    • Agriculture is vital; only a small portion of land is suitable.

    Mali Food Security Threat

    • Decreasing soil fertility.

    Food Desert Definition

    • Geographic areas with limited access to nutritious food stores.

    Food Security Issues Globally

    • Affordability for food purchase.

    Water Access in Kenya

    • Water is a vital resource in life, as shown by participant Sabina.

    Water Consumption Comparison

    • Average American: 151 gallons per day.
    • Average Sub-Saharan African: 5 gallons per day.
    • 80% of disease cases linked to unsafe water and sanitation.

    Clean Water Access Worldwide

    • 1 billion people globally lack access.

    Africa's Collective Water Travel Cost

    • Africa collectively spends 40 billion annually on water collection.

    Apartheid in South Africa

    • Apartheid: A rigid policy of segregation of the non-white population in South Africa, a government-imposed system.
    • Time Period: From the 1950s to 1990s.
    • Nelson Mandela: Anti-apartheid revolutionary and political leader, South Africa’s first democratically elected leader.
    • Economic Impact: White South Africans earn significantly more than non-whites. Land and wealth remain disproportionately concentrated in white hands.
    • Education Impact: Quality of primary schooling for non-whites remains poor even after apartheid.

    Somalia and Piracy

    • Fishing Challenges: Neighboring countries illegally fish in Somali waters.
    • Piracy Motivation: A means to provide for families.
    • Piracy Legal Challenges: Absence of a functional government to enforce laws; lawless nature of vast ocean areas.
    • Negative Impact on Somalis: Reliance on UN food aid, with pirates hindering ship access.
    • Long-Term Solution: Governmental intervention.

    Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

    • Natural Resources: Cobalt, Gold, Tin, Tantalum, and Tungsten.
    • Cobalt Percentage: 60% of global cobalt.
    • Resource Uses: Primarily in electronic devices (phones, laptops).
    • Conflict Minerals Issues: Worker exploitation, environmental abuse, civil war.
    • Current Actions: Renewed UN sanctions on the DRC; some companies implementing steps to source minerals from legal mines.

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    Test your knowledge on the European colonization of Africa and the Arab Spring. This quiz covers the motives, impacts of colonization, and the key factors and events that shaped recent revolutions in the Arab world. Explore the historical context and consequences of these significant events.

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