What do we use natural resources for?

Name two modern items that rely on Cobalt to operate.

_______________is the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.

____________________is an intergovernmental organization tasked to promote international cooperation and to create and maintain international order.

In Hotel Rwanda, Paul often uses bribes in order to solicit help.

In Hotel Rwanda, what did the rebels use as a signal to start the killing?

In Hotel Rwanda, who really killed the president of Rwanda?

In Hotel Rwanda, besides guns what weapon was used to kill people?

According to the movie approximately how many people were killed in the genocide in Rwanda?

In Hotel Rwanda, why didn't Paul get into the UN truck and leave with his family?

In Hotel Rwanda, besides Tutsis what other people did the rebels kill?

In Hotel Rwanda, Paul Rusesabagina is the manager of what?

The popular South African hymn that became popular in North American churches named "Siyahamba" means..

Why did Europeans go to Africa?

Many African countries are severely poor but rich in natural resources.

"Blood diamonds" are also called "Conflict diamonds".

After colonization most of the African people kept their same religion and culture.

One of every four people in Sub-Saharan Africa live in extreme/absolute poverty.

Why is the majority of Africa behind or underdeveloped?

In order for African countries to go from developing to developed they would need to...

The man wearing red and standing furthest to the left would more than likely be considered a.....

The person standing in the middle would most likely be considered a.....

Based on the picture the man on the left would be considered in _________________.

Based on the picture the man on the right would be considered in _________________.

Ethnic conflict has to deal with...

Resource conflict has to deal with...

Religious conflict has to deal with...

Taking control of another land for its precious goods and changing the culture of the people who live there.

diamonds that are mined in war-torn areas and are used to finance wars.

the condition in which people lack the minimum amount of income needed in order to maintain the average standard of living in the society in which they live.

something that is found in nature and can be used by people for survival or economic gain. Examples include diamonds, copper, oil, gold, etc.,

a condition where a person does not have the minimum amount of income needed to meet the minimum requirements for one or more basic living needs over an extended period of time.

refers to the concept of dividing people into populations or groups on the basis of various sets of physical characteristics (which usually result from genetic ancestry).

Limited quantities of resources to meet unlimited wants

The ethnic majority in Rwanda. Were said to be shorter, with darker skin, and wider noses.

The ethnic minority of Rwanda. Were said to be taller, with lighter skin, and thinner noses.

a population group whose members identify with each other on the basis of common nationality or shared cultural traditions.

In order for anyone to rule, the people must accept the .....

What is foreign relations?

Real-Life gov’ts are typically a mix of more than one type of governmental philosophy.

____________is defined as a oppressive or unjustly severe government on the part of any ruler.

There are many governments that still operate as an anarchy

Based on the picture, which one of these terms would help the two people in the cartoon understand each other better?

T/F Culture can be maintained through TV, Films, Radio, & Internet.

The USA is considered a melting pot because people from different countries move here and it makes the environment hotter.

Taco Bell and Panda Express are an example of __________________.

_____________ is how much of a good is available on the market.

___________________________ is a business or manufacturing activity carried on in a person's home.

_________________________ is a certain amount of time to make a certain amount of goods.

________________________ is an underdeveloped country, with a less developed industrial base and a low Human Development Index (HDI) relative to other countries. Ex. Sierra Leone

_____________________ is how much consumers are willing to pay for a good.

________________________ is farming for a profit, where food is produced by advanced technological means for sale in the market.

___________________________ is the average amount of money earned per person in a political unit (country) per year

__________________________ is when there is not enough of something to satisfy the needs of a country.

______________________ is farming in which the farmers focus on growing enough food to feed themselves and their families.

_______________________ is when goods are manufactured in factories for sale throughout the country or overseas.

_____________________ is a country with a relatively high level of economic growth and security. Ex. United States

________________________ is the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g., buildings, roads, and power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.

___________________ is the production or exchange of goods and services by a group. Includes goods, services, and labor.

_______________________ is concerned with how people use the earth’s resources, how people earn a living, and how products are distributed.

____________________ is the total value of all goods and services produced by a country over one year.

When the demand for an item is high, the price goes down.

When the supply is high but the demand is low the prices go down

GDP stands for Gross domestic prices

The 4 factors of production are land, labor, capital, entrepreneurship

Custom and tradition determine what should be produced, Goods and services are exchanged without money; subsistence agriculture. Change and growth proceed very slowly. Often there is no private property; things are owned by the family or a village.

Combination of command and market economies. Mixed amounts of government control and private ownership.

All important economic decisions are made by government leaders, including production of goods and services, Cooperation is supposed to replace competition, allowing everyone’s needs to be met; goal is to achieve a classless, equal society, Citizens can be assigned or strongly encouraged into various employment. Private property ownership is abolished.

Goods and services are determined through supply and demand; individuals decide on what to buy or sell. People are free to take part in any business, buy any product, or sell any legal product. Private ownership of businesses and land is allowed; private investment.

Manufacturing and Industry. Converts raw materials into new products. Example: food processing, manufacturing, refining

Provide information processing, research, or management by highly trained professionals. Highest level of decision makers and management for businesses. Example: CEO’s, store managers, scientists, computer programmer, legal services, professorships

Gathering raw materials like natural resources taken from the Earth. Examples: mining, fishing, farming, agriculture, forestry.

Service Industries like business or professional services. Example: retail salespeople, doctors, hair stylists, manicurists, health care, banking

Define the Activity: Lumberjack chops down the tree

Define the Activity: Wood from tree is manufactured into a toothpick

Define the Activity: Toothpick is advertised (marketed) and sold at H-E-B by a sales employee.

Define the Activity: Executive for toothpick Company wants to create a toothpick that is cheaper to produce and lasts longer

In the 5 Themes of Geography M stands for....

In the 5 Themes of Geography R stands for....

In the 5 Themes of Geography HE stands for....

In the 5 Themes of Geography L stands for....

In the 5 Themes of Geography P stands for....

_________________ is the adoption or use of elements of one culture by members of another culture.

______________ is the study of the earth’s physical and human features and the interactions of people, places and environments

___________________ is trying to understand another person’s culture from their point of view, as opposed to your own.

Blending in to the dominate culture, learning the language, and altering customs to match the dominate ones is an example of:

_________________ is how humans affect the environment and how the environment affects human life

referred to as a central place and the surrounding area linked to it

__________________ refers to anything that is around only because people are. Ex. Population, Economic & Recreational activities.

_________________ is what people feel or think about a region. Based on stereotypes.

______________________ are areas that have common characteristics. Ex. The Corn Belt- all states in this area grow corn, The Sun Belt- all states in this area are in the south and grow fruits.

is the total knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors shared by and passed on by members of a group.

___________________ is the spread of cultural traits, material and non-material, from one culture to another.

I can belong to more than one culture.

Culture can be maintained through TV, Films, Radio, & Internet.

The word Geography comes from two Greek words: Geo- “earth ” Graphy- “describing ”

An oil spill is an example of a positive human environment interaction.

The USA is considered a melting pot because people from different countries move here and it makes the environment hotter.

Monotheism means

Polytheism means

Atheism means

Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are considered