SSI Final

What is one reason Ethiopia has a diverse climate and geography?

• It is a newly formed country.

• It is located on the equator.

• It is larger than the United States.

• It has a variety of landforms and elevations.

What helped Ethiopians survive dry periods in the past?

• Government food programs

• International food aid

• Traditional farming and trading practices

• Irrigation systems built by the Romans

According to the text, what caused the 1983-1985 famine besides drought?

• Poor soil quality

• Political decisions and conflict

• Overpopulation

• Foreign invasion

Who was the ruler of Ethiopia from 1916 to 1974?

• Mengistu Haile Mariam

• Haile Selassie

• Meles Zenawi

• Kwame Nkrumah

What major action did Selassie take in 1961 that led to conflict?

• Created democratic reforms

• Opened the borders to Somalia

• Annexed Eritrea

What type of government took over after Selassie was overthrown?

• A. A monarchy

• B. A democracy

• C. A theocracy

• D. A communist regime

Which group did the Derg government fight against?

• The Allies

• Capitalists

• Insurgents and secessionists

• European colonizers

What was a global reaction to the famine?

• Countries refused to help due to political reasons

• People ignored it because they thought it was natural

• It inspired charity concerts like Live Aid

• The UN sent military troops

What was the simplified story that many outsiders believed about the famine?

• That it was caused by government corruption

• That it was caused by a volcanic eruption

• That it was caused solely by drought

• That it was caused by overfarming

What is the main focus of the Ethiopian Famine Mini-Q?