Unit 7 Test Review

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Sub-Saharan region is referring to:

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The area of Africa south of the Sahara Desert.

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What can hurt the chances of a country from being fully developed based on the population below poverty line? Options: Having 20% or more population below the poverty line, Having any population below the poverty line, 0.0 - .6999 HDI, Having less than $36,000 annually

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Having 20% or more population below the poverty line

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Imperialism means-

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When a non-native country dominates every aspect of another country's economy and society

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Why was Africa so valuable for European nations during the Age of Imperialism?

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Africa was valuable for its natural resources which could make manufactured goods to sell in new markets.

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What happened due to European colonists ignoring African borders when colonizing?

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Conflicts due to the newly established boundary lines between other European nations

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Metals and minerals are major exports from Sub-Saharan Africa because the region is home to-

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vast natural resources

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South Africa's economy is ranked 30th in the world in terms of gross domestic product (GDP), yet has very high poverty rates. Which level of economic development best characterizes South Africa?

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Developing

Answer explanation

Remember that having a 20% or more population below poverty rate is bad in a country. So this can be a factor in determining if a country is less developed than it could be.

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The government of South Africa adopted the system of apartheid in order to-

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enforce strict racial segregation

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______ ______ helped end apartheid and racial injustice, won the nobel peace prize, and was the first black president of South Africa.

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Nelson Mandela

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What impacts do racial policies leave for the South African community in regards to education?

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Lack of quality education has led to high unemployment rate, crime rate, and low skill paying jobs.