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Study Sheets for Mr. Bennett’s 7th Grade Social Studies Classes
Power Distribution Government
1 (U, F or C?)
Unitary
2 The best examples are voluntary associations of countries, like the United Nations and O.P.E.C. (U, F or C?) Confederate
3 This is a compromise between the other two. (U, F or C?) Federal
4 Kenya, South Africa, Israel, Sudan (U, F or C?) Unitary
5 BOTH the central government and the regional governments have power. (U, F or C?) Federal
6 Central government has all the power. (U, F or C?) Unitary
7 Saudi Arabia, Iran (U, F or C?) Unitary
8 All the power lies with the regional governments. (U, F or C?) Confederate
9 Most governments are ________.(U, F or C?) Unitary
10 VERY rare form of government among countries today. (U, F or C?) Confederate
11 ALL autocracies and many democracies are __________. (U, F or C?) Unitary
12 Examples: The United States, Mexico, and Canada. (U, F or C?) Federal
13 (U, F or C?) Confederate
14 The regional governments are self-governing but they must also follow the laws of the central government. (U, F or C?) Federal
15 The regional governments carry out the wishes of the central government. (U, F or C?) Unitary
16 India (U, F or C?) Federal
17 Japan, China, North Korea (U, F or C?) Unitary
18 Central government is very weak. (U, F or C?) Confederate
19 When you see “unit” think “one” as in “one government has all the power. (U, F or C?) Unitary
20 (U, F or C?) Federal
21 Communist Governments (U, F or C?) Unitary
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Role of Citizen Government1 Rule by one (A, O or D?) Autocracy
2 Kenya, South Africa (A, O or D?) Democracy
3 Citizens have very few rights. (A, O or D?) Autocracy & Oligarchy
4 Japan (A, O or D?) Democracy
5 Israel (A, O or D?) Democracy
6 Rule by a few (A, O or D?) Oligarchy
7 Saudi Arabia, North Korea, Sudan (A, O or D?) Autocracy
8 India (A, O or D?) Democracy
9 China (A, O or D?) Oligarchy
10 Citizens govern themselves through elected representatives. (A, O or D?) Democracy
11 Monarch can be named king, queen, emperor, empress, etc. (A, O or D?) Autocracy
12 Citizens do NOT govern themselves. (A, O or D?) Autocracy & Oligarchy
13 A handful of people, or a ruling class control the government. (A, O or D?) Oligarchy
14 The citizens have many rights and freedoms. (A, O or D?) Democracy
15 The apartheid government in South Africa was an ________. (A, O or D?) Oligarchy
16 Often communist governments are an ________________. (A, O or D?) Oligarchy
17 All dictatorships and absolute monarchies. (A, O or D?) Autocracy
18 Rule by the people (A, O or D?) Democracy
19 Apartheid government (A, O or D?) Oligarchy
20 Dictatorship (A, O or D?) Autocracy
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1 Legislature elects one of its members to be leader. (Pres. Or Parl.?) Parliamentary
2 People elect the leader, (Pres. Or Parl.?) Presidential
3 Leader is closely tied to the legislature. (Pres. Or Parl.?) Parliamentary
4 Japan (Pres. Or Parl.?) Parliamentary
5 Leader usually has the title president. (Pres. Or Parl.?) Presidential
6 Knesset (Pres. Or Parl.?) Parliamentary
7 India (Pres. Or Parl.?) Parliamentary
8 Leader usually, but not always, called prime minister. (Pres. Or Parl.?) Parliamentary
9 The leader is independent of the legislature. (Pres. Or Parl.?) Presidential
10 South Africa (Pres. Or Parl.?) Parliamentary
11 People elect a legislature. (Pres. Or Parl.?) Pres. AND Parl.
12 Israel (Pres. Or Parl.?) Parliamentary
13 Kenya (Pres. Or Parl.?) Presidential
14 Diet (Pres. Or Parl.?) Parliamentary
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Miscellaneous Government1 The leader whose role is the running of the government: (HG or CS) Head of Government
2 The leader whose role is ceremonial: (HG or CS) Chief of State
3 The role of a figurehead monarch: (HG or CS) Chief of State
4 The role of a prime minister: (HG or CS) Head of Government
5 The role of a president: (HG or CS)Chief of State
AND/OR Head of Government
6 The role of the President of the United States: (HG or CS) Chief of State ANDHead of Government
7 The world’s largest democracy: India
8 What country’s parliament is the Knesset? Israel
9 What country’s parliament is the Diet? Japan
10 Of the countries in our curriculum, which is an absolute monarchy? Saudi Arabia
11 Of the countries in our curriculum, which has an emperor who is a figurehead? Japan
12 Of the countries in our curriculum, which is a theocracy? Iran
13 Of the countries in our curriculum, which is an Islamic Republic? Iran
14 Of the countries in our curriculum, which are communist? China andNorth Korea
15 Government that has existed and will continue to exist, providing needed services and protection to its citizens. Stable
16 A government that is corrupt or in danger of being overthrown Unstable
17 Prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS requires a ______ government. Stable
18 Widespread lack of food. Famine
19 Prevention of famine requires a ______ government. Stable
20 Caring for victims of famine requires a ______ government. Stable
21 Which of our countries has a low GDP per capita, but spends its limited resources to build up a strong military including nuclear weapons? North Korea
22 What type of democracy is India? Parliamentary
23 Which of our countries is a constitutional monarchy? (The monarch has no power.) Japan
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Three Basic Questions Economics1 What are the three basic questions about production? What, How and For
Whom
2 The government decides. (Com, Mix, Mar or Trad.) Command
3 NO legal economy is pure ____________. (Com, Mix, Mar or Trad.) Market
4 All communist economies used to be pure ____________: (Com, Mix, Mar or Trad.) Command
5 “Because that’s how we’ve always done it!” (Com, Mix, Mar or Trad.) Traditional
6 Japan (Com, Mix, Mar or Trad.) Mixed
7 Individuals and businesses decide. (Com, Mix, Mar or Trad.) Market
8 Saudi Arabia (Com, Mix, Mar or Trad.) Mixed
9 More restrictive environment moves economy towards: (Com, Mix, Mar or Trad.) Command
10 Very few economies are pure _________: (Com, Mix, Mar or Trad.) Command
11 Rules to protect consumers moves economy towards: (Com, Mix, Mar or Trad.) Command
12 India (Com, Mix, Mar or Trad.) Mixed
13 More freedom for entrepreneurs moves economy towards: (Com, Mix, Mar or Trad.) Market
14 Rules to protect worker safety moves economy towards:(Com, Mix, Mar or Trad.) Command
15 Decisions based on tradition, customs & beliefs. (Com, Mix, Mar or Trad.) Traditional
16 Very rare in the modern world: (Com, Mix, Mar or Trad.) Traditional
17 More government involvement moves economy towards: (Com, Mix, Mar or Trad.) Command
18 Less government involvement moves economy towards: (Com, Mix, Mar or Trad.) Market
19 North Korea (Com, Mix, Mar or Trad.) Command
20 China (Com, Mix, Mar or Trad.) Mixed
21 Almost every economy in the world is ___________. (Com, Mix, Mar or Trad.) Mixed
22 Rules to protect environment moves economy towards: (Com, Mix, Mar or Trad.) Command
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Importance of Trade Economics1 What type of trade barrier is tax on imported goods Tariff
2 What type of trade barrier is a ban on trade with another country Embargo
3 What type of trade barrier is a limit on the number of goods that can be imported from a country? Quota
4 What type of trade barrier is a government contribution to a business, either directly or through tax breaks? Subsidy
5 What type of trade barrier is used as leverage to force another country to alter its behavior? Embargo
6 O.P.E.C. refuses to export oil to the United States to protest America’s support of Israel in the Yom Kippur War. Embargo
7 Japan places a tax on rice imported from Indonesia Tariff
8 Israel gives tax breaks to its cell phone manufacturers. This makes the price of Israeli cell phones cheaper than foreign competitors. Subsidy
9 China limits the number of automobiles that Japan can export into China. Quota
10 Best statistic for measuring a country’s wealth? GDP per Capita
11 Best statistic for measuring a country’s standard of living? GDP per Capita
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Miscellaneous (1 of 2) Economics1 Best statistic for measuring the size of a country’s economy? GDP
2 Best statistic for measuring the growths of a country’s economy? GDP Growth
3 Best statistic for measuring the percentage of adults that can read? Literacy Rate
4 When countries ____________, it can help both of their economies. Trade
5 Concentrating on producing a few goods and services very well. Specialization
6 Depending TOO much on the production of a very few goods or services. Over-specialization
7 Being able to produce and trade several types of goods and services Diversity
8 An economy that is mature and successful Developed
9 An economy that lags behind most economies, but is hoping to improve Developing
10 A person who risks time and money to start a business Entrepreneur
11 Spending money in the hope of future profits Investing
12 Money spent on new schools. This is an investment in _______. Human Capital
13 An entrepreneur builds a new factory. This is an investment in _____. Capital Goods
14 Network of roads and bridges, buildings, the power grid are examples of : Infrastructure
15 What effect does investment in human capital have on GDP per capita? Increases
16 What effect does investment in capital goods have on GDP? Increase
17 Cutting back on funding for education has what effect on GDP? Decrease
18 Selling goods to consumers another country: Exporting
19 Buying goods from another country: Importing
20 Low supply leads to: High prices
21 Low demand leads to: Low prices
22 High supply leads to: Low prices
23 Low supply leads to: High prices
24 America dollars, Japanese Yen, Israeli shekels are examples of: Currency
25 Trading one currency for another: Currency Exchange
26 TRUE or FALSE: An efficient currency exchange is NOT important for international trade. False
27 GOOD or BAD for economies: Mountains Bad
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28 GOOD or BAD for economies: River plains Good
29 GOOD or BAD for economies: Good ports Good
30 GOOD or BAD for economies: Physical trade barriers Bad
31 GOOD or BAD for economies: Natural resources Good
32 GOOD or BAD for economies: Civil war Bad
33 GOOD or BAD for economies: Stable governments Good
34 GOOD or BAD for economies: Efficient exploitation of natural resources Good
35 GOOD or BAD for economies: Rivers Good
36 GOOD or BAD for economies: Deserts Bad
37 GOOD or BAD for economies: Entrepreneurs Good
38 GOOD or BAD for economies: Competition Good
39 GOOD or BAD for economies: Investment Good
40 GOOD or BAD for economies: High literacy Rate Good
41 GOOD or BAD for economies: Gender gap in literacy rate Bad
42 GOOD or BAD for economies: Strong Infrastructure Good
43 GOOD or BAD for economies: Trade Good
44 GOOD or BAD for economies: Desertification Bad
45 GOOD or BAD for economies: Deforestation Bad
46 GOOD or BAD for economies: Lack of clean, fresh water Bad
47 GOOD or BAD for economies: Gender gap in literacy rate Bad
48 Big gender gap = _________ literacy rate = ________ standard of living Low/Low
49 Small gender gap = ________ literacy rate = ________ standard of living High/High
50 Is a big gender gap more likely here. (Urban or Rural) Rural
51 City (Urban or Rural) Urban
52 Country (Urban or Rural) Rural
53 Smaller gender gap is more likely here (Urban or Rural) Urban
54 Kenya has a better economy than Sudan. Smaller or bigger gender gap? Smaller
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Specific Countries and Regions Economics1 Diamond, gold and platinum mines contribute much wealth to economy South Africa
2 Among the highest GDP’s in Africa South Africa
3 African country with plentiful oil reserves and good farmland Nigeria
4 African country that exports half of its oil to the U.S. Nigeria
5African country with large oil reserves but corrupt and inefficient government hurts economy Nigeria
6 African country with diverse economy (many types of goods and services as well as diamond and gold mines) South Africa
7 What organization was formed to control the price of oil? OPEC
8 Does Israel have oil reserves? (Yes or No) No
9 Does Iran have oil reserves? (Yes or No) Yes
10 Does Saudi Arabia have oil reserves? (Yes or No) Yes
11 Is Iran’s economy diversified? (Yes or No) No, dependent on oil
12 Is Israel’s economy diversified? (Yes or No) Yes
13 Is Turkey’s economy diversified? (Yes or No) Yes
14 Which Middle Eastern economy has no oil but is very successful do to high tech products and innovative agricultural practices? Israel
15 What organization gives oil-producing countries more political influence? OPEC
16 Since Mao died, what type of economy does China have? Mixed
17 Which of our countries has one of the highest GDP per capita’s in the world, even though it has few natural resources? Japan
18 Why is Japan’s economy so strong, despite its lack of resources?Answer: _______ in human capital and capital goods. Investment
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Personal Finance Economics1 Money “coming in” Income
2 When you borrow money you must pay it back with ____________: Interest
3 Money spent on groceries is an example : Expenses
4 Money you spend Expenses
5 Borrowing someone else’s money Credit
6 A written plan for how you will handle your finances Budget
7 Buying shares of a business is an example of: Investment
8 The money you owe to other people Debt
9 Money you spend to make more money Investment
10 Money you set aside for future use Savings
11 A house loan Mortgage
12 Your mother’s salary is an example of: Income
13 Setting money aside each month so you can buy an iPad: Savings
14 You owe $15 to the cafeteria for late charges. That is an example of: Debt
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Where we live ( 1of 2) Geography1 Largest desert in the world Sahara
2 Longest River in the world Nile
3 Semi-arid region bordering the Sahara Desert Sahel
4 Most populous nation in the world China
5 Second most populous nation in the world India
6 Grasslands in Africa Savanna
7 Region in Africa known for bio-diversity Tropical Rain Forest
8 Source of the Nile River Lake Victoria
9 A Central African country with large oil reserves Nigeria
10 African country known for its diamond and gold mines South Africa
11 People who move from place to place with their belongings, often in search of water or food for their herds. Nomads
12 Tankers carrying oil from the Persian Gulf must travel through which strait? Strait of Hormuz
13 What river lies alongside the West Bank, between Israel and Jordan? Jordan River
14 In what area, between Egypt and Israel do many Palestinians live? Gaza Strip
15 A British ship travel from the Mediterranean Sea to India would pass through which canal? Suez Canal
16 A French ship traveling from the Arabian Sea to the Mediterranean Sea would pass through the Suez Canal to which sea? Red Sea
17 What does JET stand for?Jordan
EuphratesTigris
18 Southwest Asia is also known as The Middle East
19 The presence of vast amounts of ______ has brought political power to some Middle Eastern countries Oil
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Where we live (2 of 2) Geography
20 Since the 1950’s, the presence of _______ has attracted the interest of foreign investors to the Middle East. Oil
21 The Gobi Desert is in what country or countries? China and Mongolia
22 The Taklimakan Desert is in what country or countries? China
23 India is most densely populated in the _________. Indo-Gangetic Plain
24 The sources of what two rivers are in the Himalayan Mountains? Indus and Ganges Rivers
25 Of the rivers we study, which empties into the South China Sea after flowing through Vietnam? Mekong
26 Of the rivers we study, which ends in the Yellow Sea? Huang He (Yellow River)
27 Of the rivers we study, which ends in the Arabian Sea? Indus River
28 Of the rivers we study, which ends in the Bay of Bengal? Ganges river
29 Of the countries we study, which two are archipelagoes? Japan and Indonesia
30 What physical feature separates China from India? Himalayan Mountains
31 What are the seasonal winds in South Asia called? Monsoons
32 Which bring the rains, the summer monsoons or the winter monsoons? Summer
33 Where is China most densely populated? (N, S, E or W?) East
34 Along what physical features is China most densely populated? River plains and along coast
35 Which country do we study is an archipelago of volcanic islands? Japan
36 Is Japan rich in natural resources? No
37 Which has the better climate and farmland, North Korea or South Korea? South Korea
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Environmental Problems Geography1 Water that is not salty is ________: Fresh
2 Water that is not clean is __________: Polluted
3 Moving water from a distant source like a river or a lake into order to provide water for crops is _______: Irrigation
4 This region is shrinking because the Sahara is getting larger Sahel
5 Term meaning, not quite a desert. People and animals can live here. Semi-Arid
6 Clearing of forest through logging or burning Deforestation
7 Farming that is only able to produce enough food for the farmer’s family, with none left over to sell. Subsistence
8 Loss of topsoil through wind or rain Erosion
9 Much of Africa’s water pollution is due to _________ causes. Natural
10 Arable land means __________ land. Farmable
11 Soil with no nutrients for plant growth Infertile
12 Soil with plenty of nutrients that can grow plants: Fertile
13 Process where fertile land becomes desert Desertification
14 Widespread and unusual lack of rainfall Drought
15 Shrinking of the Sahel is an example of _________. Desertification
16 What are two important and unequally distributed resources in Southwest Asia? Oil and Fresh Water
17 What is a major problem with the Ganges and the Yangtze Rivers? Water Pollution
18Human waste and chemical runoff from farms and factories pose a major concern, because the Ganges is holy to _________ who bath in and drink the water for religious purposes.
Hindus
19 Millions have died along the Huang He because of _______. Floods
20 What’s the name of the large mass of smog that often hangs over East Asia? Asian Brown Cloud
21 The ______ is caused by car exhaust and coal powered factories in China. Brown Cloud
22 Poorly constructed homes and inefficient stoves burning ________ fuels causes indoor pollution in countries like India. Biomass
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Ethnic Groups Geography1 Shares a system of belief in a god, gods or other supernatural elements. Religious Groups
2 People in the same ________ group generally share the same religion Ethnic
3 They share rituals and usually a holy book. Religious Groups
4 _______ groups share cultural characteristics like language, types of food, history, religion, even general appearance. Ethnic
5 People in the same _________ group often come from different ethnic groups and live in different places. Religion
6 Originated in the Arabian Peninsula Arabs
7 Most predominant religion among Arabs Islam
8 The language most Arabs speak is Arabic
9 What religion spread throughout North Africa Islam
10 Ethnic group found in present-day Ghana Ashanti
11 Traditional beliefs include the “Golden Stool” Ashanti
12 Most Ashanti have converted to Islam and Christianity
13 __________ Migration spread the people and language through Africa The Bantu
14 Many Bantu have converted to Islam and Christianity
15 Many African languages are ________-based Bantu
16 Found along the southeastern coast of Africa Swahili
17 Mix of Arab and Bantu cultures Swahili
18 Most Swahili’s religion is _______, often with traditional beliefs mixed in. Islam
19 What language do the Swahili speak? It which is a mix of Bantu and Arab Swahili
20 The religion of Arabs is: Sunni Islam
21 The religion of Kurds is: Sunni Islam
22 The religion of Persians is:Shia
(Write “PERSIAN and find Shia)
23 What ethnic group is predominant in North Africa? Arabs
24 What ethnic group… mountains of Iraq, Iran, Syria and Turkey? Kurds
25 What ethnic group is predominant in Iran? Persians
26 What ethnic group is predominant on and near the Arabian Peninsula? Arabs
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1 What are the three Western Religions? Judaism, Christianity and Islam
2 All three Western Religions trace their roots back to this man: Abraham
3 All three Western Religions are _______. (believe in one god) Monotheistic
4 Which is the oldest of the Western Religions? Judaism
5 Which is the youngest of the Western Religions? Islam
6 Which religion’s followers are Jews? Judaism
7 Which religion’s followers are Muslims? Islam
8 Which religion’s followers are Christians? Christianity
9 Which religion’s holy book is the Qur’an Islam
10 Which religion’s holy book is the Bible Christianity
11 Which religion’s holy book is the Torah Judaism
12 Which religion believes Jesus was a prophet? Islam
13 Which religion believes Jesus was simply a rabbi (religious teacher)? Judaism
14 Which religion believes Jesus was the Son of God, God? Christianity
15 For Muslims, who is the central figure of their religion? Muhammad
16 For Jews, who is the central figure of their religion? Moses
17 For Christians, who is the central figure of their religion? Jesus
18 Judaism
19 Islam
20 Christianity
21 What city is important to all three Western Religions? Jerusalem
22 Which religions holy places include Mecca and the Dome of the Rock? Islam
23 Which religions holy places include the Western Wall? Judaism
24 Which religions holy places include the site of Jesus’ crucifixion and burial? Christianity
25 Say, “She is a descendant.” Just say it.
26 What are the major groups in Islam? Sunni and Shia
Religions (2 of 2) Geography27 What caused the split between Shia and Sunni? Who should follow
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28 Do the Shia or the Sunni believe the leader of Islam should be a descendant of Muhammad?
Shia(Say to yourself,
“She is a descendant.”)
29 Are the majority of Muslims in the world Shia or Sunni? Sunni
30 Which modern day country used to be called Persia?Iran
(Write “PERSIAN”and find Iran.)
31 Are the people of Iran Shia or Sunni?Shia
(Write “PERSIAN and find Shia)
32 What is the oldest religion being practiced today? Hinduism
33 Which is older Hinduism or Buddhism? Hinduism
34 The belief that after we die we are born into a different life. Reincarnation
35 Which religion or religions believe in reincarnation? Hinduism and Buddhism
36 Which religion is associated with the caste system? Hinduism
37 Which is the dominant religion in Pakistan? Islam
38 Which is the dominant religion in India? Hinduism
39 Which is the dominant religion in Bangladesh? Islam
40 Which is the dominant religion in Indonesia? Islam
41 Which is the dominant religion in Israel? Judaism
42 What religion began in India but spread OUT of India to China, the Korean Peninsula, Japan and Southeast Asia? Buddhism
43 What was the traditional religion of Japan? Shinto
44 Who developed the system of ethics that was influential in China? Confucius
45 What country is home to Confucianism? China
46 Is Confucianism a religion? No
47 What religion is animistic and believes in kami? Shinto
48 Which river is sacred to the Hindus? Ganges River
49 The caste system was once a part of which religion? Hinduism
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Africa History1 Europeans met at the _____________ to draw the borders of their Africa
colonies. Berlin Conference
2 The Europeans did NOT___________ (drew the boundaries) in Africa along the lines that naturally divided ethnic groups. Partition
3 The Europeans created ___________ borders. Artificial
4 Artificial political borders made it easier for the Europeans to control the colonies, since the _________ groups would fight against each other Ethnic
5 Many of Africa’s _______ wars are a result of Europe’s partitioning of Africa Civil
6__________ is awareness among people that they share a link that is different than their ethnic group or religion. They take pride in being a part of that group and want that grouping to be the basis for their nation.
Nationalism
7 People must have a sense of _____ before they will strive for independence. Nationalism
8 Most African nations gained independence in the 20 years after what world event? World War II
9 European country that colonized Kenya Great Britain
10 European country that colonized Nigeria Great Britain
11 European country that colonized Sudan Great Britain
12 In South Africa the white Afrikaaners (descendants of European settlers) won independence from what European country BEFORE WWI. Great Britain
13 What was South Africa’s form of government that forcibly segregated the races? Apartheid
14 The _______ National Congress fought for equal rights for blacks in South Africa. African
15 What future president of South Africa was a member of the ANC? Nelson Mandela
16 Who was the white South African president who helped end Apartheid? F.W. de Klerk
17 Who was the black South African that F.W.de Klerk released from prison to help end Apartheid? Together they shared to Nobel Peace Prize Nelson Mandela
18 Nelson Mandela became the first black _______ of South Africa President
19 Movement that recognized a bond shared by people of African descent throughout the world
Pan-African Movement
20 Promoted nationalism among blacks in Africa and encouraged independence movements
Pan-African Movement
21 Many leaders of the independence movements in Africa were in the _______ Movement
Pan-African Movement
22 __________ _______ led to the African Union, an organization of African countries similar in some ways to the European Union.
Pan-African Movement
23 Won independence from Sudan after long civil war. South Sudan
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Southwest Asia (1 of 2) History1 What name is Southwest Asia more commonly know by? Middle East
2 What empire ruled over the Middle East and North Africa for over 400 years? Ottoman Empire
3 What was the religion of the Ottoman Empire? Islam
4 In which country was the Ottoman Empire based? Turkey
5 After what major world event did the Ottoman Empire finally dissolve? World War I
6 When the Ottoman Empire dissolved France and _________ took control of the Middle East. Great Britain
7 Great Britain and France ________ the Middle East (drew the borders) Partitioned
8 Political borders that do not follow the natural lines created by the presence of ethnic groups are _______ political borders. Artificial
9 These __________ political borders still create conflict as different ethnic groups compete for power Artificial
10 What are the four reasons the State of Israel was created?
ZionismAnti-Semitism
Connection to landHolocaust(Z A C H)
11 What ethnic group already lived in Palestine and also has a connection to the land? Palestine
12 Most Palestinians are refugees in surrounding countries or they live in the West Bank and the ______. Gaza Strip
13 Conflict over the land of _______ (______) has created conflict that has affected the entire region and the world.
Palestine(Zion)
14 Who is Israel’s most important ally. United States
15 Since a steady flow of oil exports in the Middle East is important to the US and the rest of the world, we want governments there to be _________. Stable
16 The Persian Gulf War was fought because _______ invaded Kuwait. Iraq
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17 Iraq’s leader in the Persian Gulf War was _______. Saddam Hussein
18 What type of economic sanction did the US and other nations place against Iraq? Embargo
19 After our quick victory in the Persian Gulf War, we left ____________ in power. Saddam Hussein
20 What terrorist group carried out the 9/11 attaches against the US? Al Qaeda
21 Who was Al Qaeda’s leader? Osama bin Laden
22 What country did the US attack after 9/11? Afghanistan
23 What group was controlling Afghanistan’s government and allowed Al Qaeda to use is as base for training and operations. Taliban
24 What is the longest war in America’s history? War in Afghanistan
25 One of the US’s goals in Afghanistan is to establish a friendly, ______ government. Stable
26 After 9/11, The US was worried about terrorist attacks and invaded ________ even though it had nothing to do with 9/11. Iraq
27 The US invaded Iraq because we thought they had “Weapons of ______ _______.”
Mass Destruction (WMDs)
28 Did Iraq have WMD’s after all? No
29 One of the US’s goals in Iraq is to establish a friendly, ______ government. Stable
30 Are we still at war in Iraq? No
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South and East Asia (1 of 2) History1 What was Great Britain’s most important colony? India
2 What two countries were created by the Partition? India and Pakistan
3 After the Partition, which country was majority Hindu? India
4 After the Partition, which country was majority Muslim? Pakistan
5 The Indian National Congress fought independence from Great Britain, which they called ____________. Homerule
6 The most famous leader of the Homerule movement was ______. Mohandas Gandhi
7 Gandhi believed in ___________ protests. Non-violent
8 After what word event did Great Britain finally grant India Homerule? World War II
9 Whose nickname was Chairman, because he was leader of the CCP? Mao
10 What does CCP stand for? Chinese Communist Party
11 What program of Mao’s looked to rapidly modernize China? (GLP or CR?) Great Leap Forward
12 What program of Mao’s tried to change culture of China? (GLP or CR?) Cultural Revolution
13 What program of Mao’s tried to rapidly industrialize China? (GLP or CR?) Great Leap Forward
14 What program of Mao’s turned students in the Red Guard? (GLP or CR?) Cultural Revolution
15 What program of Mao’s saw persecution of intellectuals? (GLP or CR?) Cultural Revolution
16 What program of Mao’s resulted in the death of millions? (GLP or CR?)Great Leap Forward
& Cultural Revolution
17 Which came first? (GLP or CR?) Great Leap Forward
18 After Mao died, what happened to the Chinese Economy? It moved from a _____ economy to a ________ economy. Command/Mixed
19 Where were the student protests brutally put down? Tiananmen Square
20 Did Mao order that the students be attacked during the protest in Tiananmen Square? No
21 Why didn’t Mao order that the students be attacked during the protest in Tiananmen Square?
He was at room temperature
22 Who did we need Japan as an ally against after the end of WWII. Soviet Union
23 Did we provide financial assistance to Japan after WWII? Yes
24 Who was our rival during the Cold War? Soviet Union
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South and East Asia (2 of 2) History25 We helped Japan write their Constitution. What did we insist they include
about their military?Small, for defense
only
26 We helped Japan write their Constitution. What did we insist they do about their emperor?
Could only keep him as a figurehead
27 We made sure that Japan’s government was a __________. Democracy
28 Along what parallel did the USSR and the US divide Korea after WWII? 38th
29 Which was communist, North Korea or South Korea? North Korea
30 Who invaded whom to start the Korean War? North Korea invaded South Korea
31 On whose side did the US fight in the Korean War? South Korea
32 Why did the US fight in the Korean War? Contain communism
33 The US and its allies for in the Korean War on the behalf of what international organization? United Nations
34 The fighting stopped in the Korean War because the two sides agreed to a _________. Truce
35 What is along the border between the two Koreas? DMZ (De-militarized zone)
36 Who was the European country that controlled what today is Vietnam? France
37 Vietnam was once part of what colony? French Indochina
38 Who led Vietnam’s fight for independence against the French? Ho Chi Minh
39 After they achieved independence from France, along which parallel was Vietnam divide? 17th
40 Which side was communist, North Vietnam or South Vietnam? North Vietnam
41 As North and South Vietnam continued their civil war, on which side dod the US enter? South Vietnam
42 Why did the US enter the Vietnam War? Contain communism
43 Did North Vietnam or South Vietnam win the war? North Vietnam
44 What affect did the Vietnam War have on America? Deeply divided
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