Sub-Saharan Africa & South Asia TCA Review

In what way did European colonization of Sub-Saharan Africa affect economic development in the region?

• Most economies primarily export natural resources.

• Command economies became a common institution.

• Traditional economies were encouraged to continue.

• Industrial economies were established in most nations.

How has the history of Sub-Saharan Africa contributed to political instability in some nations of the region?

• The devastation of the Second World War has left some nations struggling to recover.

• The end of foreign aid to the region is leaving many without proper food and medicine.

• The end of European colonization left some nations struggling to form effective governments.

• The migration of the Bantu-speaking people across national boundaries has caused a clash of cultures.

I'm visiting a continent where I can see the Sahara Desert, Mt. Kilimanjaro, and the Great Rift Valley. Where am I?

• North America

• South America

• Africa

• Europe

One place that is well-known for violating the human rights of various ethnic groups is --

• Rwanda

• Morocco

• Spain

• United Kingdom

Dictators are single rulers who --

• maintain some control of the government, but work with other branches.

• maintain control of the government, but share control with local leaders.

• maintain complete control of the government in their countries.

• maintain control of some government functions, but allow individuals rights.

What is the BEST title for the following list?

Literacy

Life expectancy

Birth rate

Gross domestic product per capita

• Characteristics of Culture Regions

• Roles of Citizens in a Democracy

• Indicators of Economic Development

• Problems of a Command Economy

Using the chart above and your knowledge of social studies, which country is most similar to South Africa in development?

• Kenya

• Nigeria

• Rwanda

• Ethiopia

Which of the following is the best definition of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?

• GDP is the value of all goods and services produced by a country within a given year.

• GDP is the value of all goods and services exported by a country within a given year.

• GDP is the value of all goods and services used by a country within a given year.

• GDP is the value of all goods and services imported by a country within a given year.

Which TWO major invading empires had a strong influence on India's culture?

• Russian & British

• Muslim & Ottoman

• British & Muslim

• Russian & Ottoman

Which cultural institution has historically guided the moral and social life for most people in India?

• Islam

• Jainism

• Sikhism

• Hinduism