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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
gender group
D
racial group
2) What is a difference between an authoritarian government and a democratic government?
A
In authoritarian governments, the people rule.
B
In democracies, the power of the government is limited.
C
In democracies, government officials gain power through force.
D
In authoritarian governments, many have power.
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
A higher literacy rate will have a positive effect on a nation's standard of living.
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
Overpopulation has a negative impact on GDP and literacy rates.
4) Which African ethnic groups are Islamic?
A
Arab and Swahili
B
Arab and Ashanti
C
Ashanti and Swahili
D
Ashanti and Bantu
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 Republic of Kenya
B
the Kingdom of Ethiopia
C
the Republic of South Africa
D
the Republic of South Africa
6) How does a dictatorship MOST differ from a democracy?
A
In a democracy, no limits are placed on individual freedoms and rights.
B
In a dictatorship, the power of the government is restricted.
C
In a dictatorship, individuals have the final say in government.
D
In a democracy, citizens share in governing and being governed.
7) What world religion is MOST common in Sub-Saharan Africa?
A
Buddhism
B
Islam
C
Christianity
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
unitary system
B
parliamentary democracy
C
direct democracy
D
confederal system
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
presidential
C
parliamentary
D
totalitarian
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
A cure for AIDS was developed in late-2007.
D
Access to prevention and treatment became more available.
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
Asia
B
Africa
C
Middle East
D
South America
12) Which of these would MOST LIKELY be an attribute of a healthy democracy?
A
a legislature filled by appointment
B
a universally free voting system
C
a government-controlled economy
D
a single state-run media outlet
13) Which of these is an explanation for why it is important for a democratic government to hold regular elections?
A
to prevent people from losing interest in the political system
B
to keep major political parties in power and dominant over others
C
to preserve the connection between voters and the government
D
to strictly limit the amount of time a person can remain politically active
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
refusing to surrender
C
violently religious
D
living as farmers
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
stopping the spread of malaria
C
medicine to fight against AIDS
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
Great Rift Valley.
C
Sahara Desert.
D
Arabian Sea.
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
Communist
B
Theocracy
C
Parliamentary monarchy
D
Authoritarian
18) The average of weather conditions over a longer period of time is known as
A
weather.
B
biosphere
C
climate.
D
atmosphere.
19) Which would MOST significantly help combat the spread of AIDS in countries in Africa?
A
Stable governments that can spend more money on infrastructure and healthcare.
B
Stricter laws prosecuting people who knowingly spread HIV.
C
Clean air and water regulations that promote a healthier environment.
D
Improved education that would lead to better job opportunities.
20) Nigeria's president elected by direct election. This means that
A
the winning candidate must receive 75% of the vote.
B
the winner receives a majority of the popular vote.
C
the legislative branch has to determine the winner.
D
the electoral college determines the winner.
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