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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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