Africa Government Instability

Sub-Saharan Africa is experiencing an urgent medical crisis in the early 21st Century. Which of these is that crisis?

• the spread of AIDS
• the spread of cancer
• the spread of influenza
• the spread of the plague

Why are literacy rates for girls lower than those for boys in both Kenya and Sudan?

• Very few schools have been opened for girls in either country

• Girls have shown they cannot do schoolwork as easily as boys

• Most girls in these countries have no interest in going to school

• Traditional views say that girls should be married rather than educated

Women have a higher literacy rate in Kenya than in Sudan. This is MOST LIKELY because

• Kenya invests more in education for girls.

• Sudan does not offer any education.

• Kenyan women are taught at home rather than in schools.

Many countries and groups around the world are willing to contribute to help reduce famine in Africa. What problem in Africa makes it difficult to get these contributions to the citizens of African countries?

• government instability

• citizens do not want to accept the help

What is an impact of government instability on combating AIDS in Africa?

• It is difficult to distribute resources appropriately.

• Citizens receive better education on preventing AIDS from the government

• No other countries are willing to help.

Apply the principle: Due to civil war and political conflict in Africa, they have little money to (SS7CG3).

• Hire employees in factories 
• Build successful education systems 
• Fight other nations 
• Build a strong military

The lack of ___ in many African governments is one reason why AIDS has spread to such alarming levels (SS7CG3)

• Stability
• Citizens
• Jobs
• Technology

Fighting between two or more groups or regions in the same country is referred to as (SS7H1)

• Genocide
• Racism
• Civil war
• Diaspora

Which statement below accurately describes the rate of HIV/AIDS infection in Sub-Saharan Africa?

• It is not a real concerns for most people

• Information is not available on infection rates

• It is among the highest in the world

What is famine?

• Food surplus

• Food insecurity

• Low education

• Government instability