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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

 Which would MOST significantly help combat the spread of AIDS in countries in Africa?

• Stricter laws prosecuting people who knowingly spread HIV.
• Improved education that would lead to better job opportunities.
• Clean air and water regulations that promote a healthier environment.
• Stable governments that can spend more money on infrastructure and healthcare.

What are reasons for the widespread epidemic of AIDS in Africa?

• no medications available, lack of water, no hospitals 
• civil war, desertification, no internet for research 
• lack of education & training, expensive medications
• government corruption, no roads for ambulances, no medications available 

What often happens to the children of those infected with HIV/AIDS?

• Many of these children become orphans

• AIDS never infects the children of adults victims

• All the children are taking car of by the state government

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 problem did African countries face after becoming independent?

• A lack of education.
• A decline in nationalism
• A rise in 

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

• Stability
• Citizens
• Jobs
• Technology

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

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.

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