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Unit 8 Africa Today
Test Description: Unit 8 Africa Today Test Review
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1) What is the term for a group of people who share a common language, culture, or history?
A
national group
B
ethnic group
C
racial group
D
gender group
2) What is a difference between an authoritarian government and a democratic government?
A
In democracies, the power of the government is limited.
B
In authoritarian governments, many have power.
C
In democracies, government officials gain power through force.
D
In authoritarian governments, the people rule.
3) The literacy rate in South Africa is 85%, and its GDP is $37 billion. The literacy rate in Mozambique is 42%, and its GDP is $19 billion. Which statement BEST describes the relationship between literacy rates and a nation's standard of living?
A
Overpopulation has a negative impact on GDP and literacy rates.
B
A nation's standard of living is totally dependent on its educational system.
C
Literacy rates have very little effect on economic production and standard of living.
D
A higher literacy rate will have a positive effect on a nation's standard of living.
4) Which African ethnic groups are Islamic?
A
Ashanti and Bantu
B
Ashanti and Swahili
C
Arab and Ashanti
D
Arab and Swahili
5) Although this nation has made progress in protecting the freedoms of its citizens since apartheid ended in 1994, people still live in poverty and the nation is faced with crime, corruption, and HIV/AIDS epidemic. Which country is being described?
A
the Kingdom of Ethiopia
B
the Republic of South Africa
C
the Republic of South Africa
D
the Republic of Kenya
6) How does a dictatorship MOST differ from a democracy?
A
In a dictatorship, individuals have the final say in government.
B
In a democracy, citizens share in governing and being governed.
C
In a dictatorship, the power of the government is restricted.
D
In a democracy, no limits are placed on individual freedoms and rights.
7) What world religion is MOST common in Sub-Saharan Africa?
A
Christianity
B
Buddhism
C
Islam
D
Judaism
8) In South Africa, the President is elected by members of the National Assembly who are elected by the citizens. This means that South Africa has WHICH type of government?
A
confederal system
B
unitary system
C
parliamentary democracy
D
direct democracy
9) In the country of Lesotho a king is the head of state but a prime minister holds governmental power. This is an example of what form of government?
A
confederation
B
totalitarian
C
parliamentary
D
presidential
10) In 2008 the number of new cases of HIV infection in Africa slowly declined, though the total number of people living with HIV and AIDS increased slightly. Why might this situation exist?
A
The overall life expectancy has declined.
B
The end of the civil war in Sudan improved conditions.
C
Access to prevention and treatment became more available.
D
A cure for AIDS was developed in late-2007.
11) The United States donates millions of dollars every year in money for research for and relief aid to help combat AIDS in many parts of the world. Which region of the world has the US recently focused on with its campaign to end the AIDS epidemic?
A
South America
B
Africa
C
Middle East
D
Asia
12) Which of these would MOST LIKELY be an attribute of a healthy democracy?
A
a universally free voting system
B
a single state-run media outlet
C
a legislature filled by appointment
D
a government-controlled economy
13) Which of these is an explanation for why it is important for a democratic government to hold regular elections?
A
to strictly limit the amount of time a person can remain politically active
B
to prevent people from losing interest in the political system
C
to preserve the connection between voters and the government
D
to keep major political parties in power and dominant over others
14) The Tuareg people are found in northwest Africa. They are nomadic pastoralists, and inhabit the interior of the Sahara Desert. What is the meaning of the word nomadic in this passage?
A
moving from place to place
B
living as farmers
C
violently religious
D
refusing to surrender
15) At the end of the 20th century and at the start of the 21st century, the United States has been providing large amounts of humanitarian support to countries in Africa. Which of these is a reason for most of that support?
A
combating communism
B
medicine to fight against AIDS
C
stopping the spread of malaria
D
diplomatic efforts to end apartheid
16) One reason the cultures of North Africa developed differently from the cultures of the rest of Africa was that these areas of Africa were separated by the
A
Congo River Basin
B
Arabian Sea.
C
Great Rift Valley.
D
Sahara Desert.
17) Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir came to power in a military takeover in 1989. Based on this statement which term best describes the government of Sudan?
A
Parliamentary monarchy
B
Authoritarian
C
Theocracy
D
Communist
18) The average of weather conditions over a longer period of time is known as
A
weather.
B
atmosphere.
C
climate.
D
biosphere
19) Which would MOST significantly help combat the spread of AIDS in countries in Africa?
A
Stricter laws prosecuting people who knowingly spread HIV.
B
Improved education that would lead to better job opportunities.
C
Stable governments that can spend more money on infrastructure and healthcare.
D
Clean air and water regulations that promote a healthier environment.
20) Nigeria's president elected by direct election. This means that
A
the electoral college determines the winner.
B
the legislative branch has to determine the winner.
C
the winner receives a majority of the popular vote.
D
the winning candidate must receive 75% of the vote.
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