WorksheetsAfrica's Education, Health and Famine
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
How have unstable governments impacted Africa’s education systems?
It has not impacted education
Little time or money is put into education
It has increased education
In rural Africa, many school children cannot attend school because they are doing what?
playing with friends
doing nothing
Working or doing household chores
Why is it important for governments to quickly distribute medicine, supplies, and other resources to stop the spread of a disease?
so they can make more money
so people can stay sick
to prevent outbreaks form turning into epidemics
Over 24 million Africans are stricken with which disease?
AIDS
the flu
Diabetes
Why did AIDS spread so quickly in Africa?
it did not spread quickly
It did not receive the necessary attention to prevent it from becoming an epidemic
there was no medicine invented
How have government policies worsened the food crisis in Africa?
policies make the crisis better
they spend a lot of money on food
Civil war disrupts way of life for everyone
What is famine?
A long period of time with little to no rain and more food than normal.
When a region has little to no food for a long period of time.
When a flood happens.
When there is a drought and more food grows because of the extra water.
Two-thirds of all HIV infections in the world are found where?
Sub-Saharan Africa
Russia
South Africa
Kenya
How do unstable governments impact education in Africa?
Teachers won't work in countries with unstable governments
Unstable governments are unable to invest in human capital because they may be fighting wars or wasting their money
Unstable governments want to keep their literacy rates low
Tradition says that children should not go to school, but should work at home.
If a country has experienced government instability they most likely...
will experience wealth and prosperity as a result.
will have a low unemployment rate and great political stability.
will suffer from a lack of educational opportunities, famine and disease.
will be able to invest in their human capital.
