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Africa Unit 2 Review

Total questions: 58

Worksheet time: 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
In an autocracy, who makes most of the important governmental decisions?
a)
the courts
b)
the people 
c)
an individual ruler
d)
an elected legislature
2.
Why do the individual voters have more power in a democracy than they do in an autocracy?
a)
Kings are always cruel leaders.
b)
The people play a role in deciding who rules.
c)
All of the power stays in the hands of the local governments
d)
Voters in democratic countries always choose qualified leaders
3.
Which BEST describes the two predominant forms of a democratic government?
a)
dictatorship and autocratic
b)
presidential and dictatorship
c)
presidential and prime minister
d)
parliamentary and presidential
4.
How is the president of South Africa chosen?
a)
He is appointed by the king.
b)
He is elected by the National Assembly.
c)
He is chosen by the country's religious leaders.
d)
He is identified by the people in a national election.
5.
What is the type of government in which the leader is elected by the citizens?
a)
constitutional republic
b)
autocracy
c)
parliamentary democracy
d)
presidential democracy
6.
Which of the following is NOT characteristic of an autocracy?
a)
The legislature can impeach  the leader.
b)
Personal freedoms are severely restricted.
c)
Policies are made by the leader, often a dictator.
d)
Those who oppose the government receive harsh punishment.
7.
Kenya & Nigeria: Presidential Democracy :: South Africa: _______________.
a)
Absolute Monarchy
b)
Federal Republic
c)
Constitutional Monarchy
d)
Parliamentary Democracy
8.
If a country has experienced government instability and unequal distribution of resources, they most likely
a)
will experience wealth and prosperity as a result.
b)
will have a low unemployment rate and increased investment in human capital.
c)
will suffer from famine and disease.
d)
will have greater access to education 
9.
What is famine?
a)
scarcity of precipitation
b)
scarcity of food
c)
abundance of stability
d)
lacking education
10.
How are Nigeria and Kenya similar?
a)
both autocracies
b)
both parliamentary democracies
c)
both presidential democracies
d)
citizens can only vote for legislature
11.
Which statement is TRUE for Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria?
a)
Vote for legislature
b)
Presidential democracies
c)
Vote for executive
d)
All of the above
12.
Which of the following is NOT negatively impacted by government instability?
a)
Distribution of medicine
b)
Military infrastructure
c)
Distribution of food
d)
Access to education 
13.

Often symbolic, this refers to the chief public representative of the country.

a)

Head of government

b)

Secretary of the interior

c)

Head Honcho

d)

Head of State

14.

Nigeria has an elected president. What government best describes the country?

a)

Parliamentary democracy

b)

Theocracy

c)

confederation

d)

Presidential Democracy

15.

The literacy rate in Kenya is 85% of the total population, compared to a literacy rate of 61% in Sudan.

a)

Sudan has been involved in civil war for the past two decades.

b)

Kenya spends more of its budget on education that Sudan does.

c)

In Sudan, students are required to pay tuition to attend school.

d)

Kenya is able to recruit better teachers than other areas of Africa.

16.

In Kenya, the literacy rate for males is 90.6% while the rate for girls is 79.7%. In Sudan, 71.8% of males are considered literate as opposed to 50.5% of the female population.

a)

Female students are less able to afford tuition to attend school.

b)

Cultural norms and values place little emphasis on education for females in the two nations.

c)

Female students are only required to attend school until age 7, while males attend until age 10.

d)

Male students have greater literacy rates because of mandatory military programs in the schools.

17.

In South Africa, the President is elected by members of the National Assembly who are elected by the citizens. This means that South Africa has WHICH type of government?

a)

unitary system

b)

direct democracy

c)

confederal system

d)

parliamentary democracy

18.

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir came to power in a military takeover in 1989. Based on this statement which term best describes the government of Sudan?

a)

Communist

b)

Theocracy

c)

Authoritarian

d)

Parliamentary monarchy

19.

In Nigeria, the right to vote is limited to those who are

a)

Muslim

b)

Christian

c)

men over the age of 18 years.

d)

citizens over 18 years of age.

20.

Nigeria's president elected by "direct election." This means that

a)

the "electoral college" determines the winner.

b)

the winner receives a majority of the popular vote.

c)

the legislative branch has to determine the winner.

d)

the winning candidate must receive 75% of the vote.

21.

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

a)

Stricter laws prosecuting people who knowingly spread HIV.

b)

Improved education that would lead to better job opportunities.

c)

Clean air and water regulations that promote a healthier environment.

d)

Stable governments that can spend more money on infrastructure and healthcare.

22.

In 2008 the number of new cases of HIV infection in Africa slowly declined, though the total number of people living with HIV and AIDS increased slightly. Why might this situation exist?

a)

The overall life expectancy has declined.

b)

A cure for AIDS was developed in late-2007.

c)

The end of the civil war in Sudan improved conditions.

d)

Access to prevention and treatment became more available.

23.

Which terms are in the correct order to match who makes economic choices (what to produce, how and for whom) in the following types of economies?


Command; Market; Traditional

a)

Government; People; Ancestors

b)

People; Ancestors; Government

c)

Ancestors; People; Government

d)

Government; Government; People

24.

Kenya focuses on farming tea because the country's geography in the savanna is good for agriculture. This is an example of _____________________.

a)

globalization

b)

entreprenuership

c)

subsidies

d)

specialization

25.

Company "Smart & Successful" is a business in the service sector that helps students find the best college to attend. The company is offering training on the new app they will launch to their current employees.


By offering this training, the company is investing in what for their employees in the hope that it will benefit the company overall?

a)

capital goods

b)

natural resources

c)

human capital

d)

entrepreneurship

26.

A country hopes to increase its GDP and the standard of living of their citizens by investing in alternative forms of energy such as solar and wind.


The country is investing in what by building infrastructure such as wind turbines and solar panels?

a)

entreprenuership

b)

human capital

c)

capital goods

d)

subsidies

27.

Johnny believes healthcare should be privatized and the government should not intervene.


Which statement below is true?

a)

Johnny desires to live in a command economy.

b)

Johnny wants to live in country where the public sector dominates healthcare.

c)

Johnny would be most happy living in a mixed market economy.

d)

Johnny should campaign politicians to become more involved in social areas of society.

28.

Finish the sentence with the most plausible relationship.


The higher the literacy rate...

a)

the lower the standard of living.

b)

the lower the GDP.

c)

the higher the standard of living.

d)

the higher the unemployment rate.

29.

Nigeria has the wealthy natural resource of oil. What is the country lacking in order to profit from the oil?

a)

a government that is unstable

b)

a population with perserverance

c)

capital investments in oil refineries

d)

boats to transport the oil

30.

Headline: South Africa Decreases Trade Barriers


What will most likely happen next?

a)

Countries will respond with more trade barriers.

b)

International trade with other countries will increase.

c)

South Africa's economy will flourish and GDP will double.

d)

South Africa's economy will be hampered by corruption.

31.

Many African nations have been plagued with civil wars since independence.


How would entrepreneurs review this history?

a)

They probably would disregard it because government stability does not impact economic success.

b)

They would probably proceed more cautiously because they would be worried over whether the government would carry out the laws.

c)

They would probably move forward aggressively because they know they can make the most profit where there is no rule of law.

d)

They would be more interested in the population demographics and not overly concerned with past conflict as history rarely repeats itself.

32.

Which of the following statements are true?

a)

Natural resources are not distributed evenly causing economic disparity among nations in Africa.

b)

Distribution of natural resources are fairly consistent throughout the continent of Africa and nations prosper evenly from them.

c)

North Africa has large oil deposits and Sub Saharan Africa is heavily concentrated in precious stones such as diamonds.

d)

Africa has a scarcity of natural resources and this is why they are considered poor and developing.

33.

Lawlessanarchy is a land where there is no government and the only thing that drives the economy are the laws of supply and demand.


What type of economic system does it have?

a)

traditional

b)

pure command

c)

pure market

d)

mixed

34.

Why did many countries enforce embargoes on South Africa in the 1990s?

a)

They thought that offering loans would help recover the failing economy that was a result of European Partitioning.

b)

Many nations wanted to limit South Africa's economic success because they were jealous of their high literacy rate and rising GDP.

c)

Countries were appalled with apartheid and knew only the most severe economic sanction would cause political change.

d)

Nations believed that restricting trade with South Africa would help to increase their own investments in factors of production.

35.
As the demand for a product increases and the supply decreases, the price most likely will 
a)
increase
b)
decrease
c)
stay the same
36.
In a market or mixed market economy, how is the question "What to produce" answered?
a)
dependent on the government's agenda
b)
dependent on what the business owner likes to do 
c)
dependent on what the consumer needs or wants 
37.
South Africa's major exports include 
a)
fruits, veggies, and crude oil
b)
gold, diamonds, and platinum 
38.
Nigeria's economy relies on the exportation of what natural resource?
a)
precious minerals 
b)
crude oil
c)
fruits and veggies
39.

Kenya's government has some influence in the economy but so do private business owners. This is what type of economy?

a)

Traditional

b)

Command

c)

Market

d)

Mixed Market

40.

In a command economy, all economic decisions are made by

a)

the government

b)

the entrepreneurs

c)

the consumer

d)

cookie monster

41.
Gross Domestic Product
is a measure of the total value of all.....
a)
Consumer income in an economy over a period of time
b)
Capital accumulation in an economy over a period of time.
c)
Sales in an economy over a period of time.
d)
The goods and services produced in an economy over a period of time
42.
A person who comes up with a product or service, and finds the money and time to produce this new product.
a)
Entrepreneur
b)
Incentive
c)
Specialization
d)
Barter
43.
Capital goods are 
a)
all the training workers undergo to be better at their jobs
b)
all of the factories, machines, technologies, buildings, and property needed by businesses to operate
c)
all the items that are grown and developed by nature
d)
people who invest money to start a business. 
44.
How do countries benefit from having natural resources? 
a)
Countries that have a lot of natural resources are able to use them to produce goods & services at a lower price than those who do not
b)
Countries that have a lot of natural resources are not capable of selling these items to other countries.
c)
Countries that have a lot of natural resources are generally poor and do not do well economically. 
d)
Countries get rid of all of their natural resources to create arable land.
45.
Why is a system of currency exchange necessary for international trade?
a)
Nearly all world currencies are worthless on the world market
b)
Those buying goods on the world market only accept payment in gold and silver
c)
Most goods bought on the international market must be bought and paid for using United States dollars only
d)
There must be a way to pay for goods purchased from countries with different types of currencies due to Nationalism
46.
What is the definition of economic specialization?
a)
Producing all goods and services needed for a country’s growth, so that trade with other countries is not needed.
b)
Producing those goods a country can make easily so they can trade them for goods made by others that cannot be produced locally
c)
Directly swapping goods from one country to another withouthaving to use money
d)
Trying to avoid investing in industry and technology because ofthe expense involved.
47.
The 3 questions of economics are
a)
What to produce, how to produce, for whom to produce
b)
what to produce, when to produce, how to produce
c)
what to produce, who produces it, for whom to produce
d)
there is not 4th option
48.
Why do Nigerians see little from their country's oil wealth?
a)
political corruption
b)
a weak global market for oil
c)
the poor quality of oil produced
d)
the difficulty in pumping oil from the ground
49.
Why is tourism so important to Kenya's economy?
a)
Tourism is important because it is a very big industry that provides a good amount of money
b)
Tourism is not a major industry that is important in Kenya
c)
Tourism helps the people make more money to buy food to feed their family
d)
Tourism makes more people want to come to Kenya & give them money
50.
High Literacy Rate: High Standard of Living :: Low Literacy Rate: ________________
a)
Low Unemployment
b)
High Unemployment
c)
Low Standard of Living
d)
High Prosperity
51.
If a country has experienced political instability due to poverty and poor distribution of resources, they most likely
a)
will experience wealth and prosperity as a result.
b)
will have a low unemployment rate and great political stability.
c)
will suffer from political instability, famine and disease.
d)
will be able to invest in their human capital.
52.
Which would be a problem for a community with a traditional economy?
a)
People in the village find ways to make their products more efficiently.
b)
The price of advanced electronics, like computers, begins to rise rapidly.
c)
People in the country begin to want and need products that cannot be made or traded locally.
d)
Older villagers take on younger workers to learn to make products they have been producing.
53.
What accounts for the high unemployment rate in South Africa?
a)
Grain production requires few workers.
b)
The government does not provide free public education.
c)
Unemployed black workers are still feeling the effects of the apartheid system
d)
South Africa's industries use foreign workers who put local people out of work.
54.
1. This African nation is a major world supplier of gold, diamonds, and platinum.
2. Agriculture only makes up 3.4% of this nation's GDP, and most of that farming is commercial.
3. This nation is a member of the World Trade Organization, and its major trade partners are the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany.
a)
Kenya
b)
Sudan
c)
Nigeria
d)
South Africa
55.
What is literacy?
a)
the ability to read and write
b)
the ability to read
c)
the ability to hear
d)
the ability to write
56.

From 2010 to 2015, entrepreneurship in Nigeria was hindered by which of the following?

a)

government corruption

b)

low fiscal expenditures

c)

structural adjustment policies

d)

International Monetary Fund loans

57.

What is a common element of the economic systems of South Africa and Kenya?

a)

The government controls some major industries.

b)

Privately owned businesses are prohibited.

c)

All economic decisions in these countries are made by the government.

d)

These countries have not developed economically due to trade barriers.

58.

Angola, one of Nigeria's trading partners, is trying to protect its domestic oil refineries from competition. To do so, it limits the amount of refined oil that can be imported from other countries. What is this an example of?

a)

an embargo

b)

a quota

c)

a subsidy

d)

a tariff

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