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WorksheetsScramble for Africa- SS7E3
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which of the following African nations are current
members of the Organization of the Petroleum
Exporting Countries?
Algeria, Angola, and Nigeria
Gabon, Morocco, and Nigeria
Gabon, South Africa, and Sudan
Morocco, Nigeria, and South Africa
Which of these African nations produces the
MOST crude oil on an annual basis?
Congo
Nigeria
Sudan
South Sudan
How can maintaining a high literacy rate
positively affect a nation's standard of living?
Literate people do not commit crimes against
others.
Literate people are better able to secure skilled
jobs.
Literacy prevents political division amongst
voters.
Literacy helps members of different religions
coexist.
Which of the following relationships is generally
true?
As a nation's literacy rate increases, its standard
of living increases.
As a nation's unemployment level increases, its
standard of living increases.
As a nation's gross domestic product increases,
its standard of living decreases.
As a nation's human capital increases, its
standard of living decreases.
Use the map to answer the question.
Based on the map, what can be concluded about
South Africa?
South Africa has a very low unemployment rate.
The South African people enjoy many personal
freedoms.
The South African economy is centrally planned.
South Africa has a relatively high gross domestic
product.
Use the map to answer the question.
South Africa - Gross Domestic Product (GDP):
$739.1 billion
Based on the map and the information in the box,
what conclusion can be drawn?
Natural resources are best utilized by command
economies.
Natural resources play a key role in economic
development.
Natural resources allow countries to isolate
themselves from trade.
Natural resources provide all people with a high
standard of living.
What type of investments would help raise a
country's literacy rate and standard of living?
investments in bonds
investments in stocks
investments in human capital
investments in capital goods
Use the table to answer the question.
How might an increase in investment in capital
goods affect the economies of Kenya and
Nigeria?
It would lead to a decrease in both GDP and
GDP per capita.
It would lead to an increase in both GDP and
GDP per capita.
It would lead to a decrease in GDP, but an
increase in GDP per capita.
It would lead to an increase in GDP, but a
decrease in GDP per capita.
Use the table to answer the question.
Which population has the LOWEST human
capital?
Egypt
Nigeria
South Africa
Sudan
Countries with strong, well-funded education
systems generally have
fewer trading partners than other countries.
higher unemployment than other countries.
lower populations than other countries.
more entrepreneurs than other countries.
What statistic helps determine a country's
investment in human capital?
how much money the country spends on
education
how much money the country spends on
healthcare
how much money the country spends on
infrastructure
how much money the country spends on the
military
What key factor affects a nation's economic
growth the MOST?
the goods its trading partners specialize in
the length of time its leader has been in office
the education and skill level of its workforce
the amount of choices available to its consumers
What is the purpose of investing in capital
goods?
to increase barriers to trade
to improve workers' skills
to limit market competition
to improve productive efficiency
Which is an example of entrepreneurship?
Tre volunteers at a local nursing home that is in
need of help.
Peter got a job at a mechanic's shop repairing
cars and trucks.
Sarah does her chores every day in order to
earn her allowance.
Jemele uses her money to open a restaurant in
her neighborhood
Which of these countries is likely to have the
HIGHEST level of entrepreneurship?
a country that heavily restricts trade
a country that has few natural resources
a country with a pure market economy
a country with a pure command economy
What is a capital investment that would MOST
benefit South Africa's economy?
industrial gold-mining equipment
industrial oil-drilling equipment
adult literacy programs
universal higher education
In which situation would investment in capital
goods be MOST beneficial?
Companies in South Africa cannot find enough
skilled workers.
Companies in Nigeria rely on outdated industrial
equipment.
Countries in Kenya cannot afford rising natural
resource prices.
Countries in Sudan cannot trade due to
economic sanctions.
What is the BEST way for a country to encourage
economic growth in its private sector?
restricting trade with other countries
reducing barriers to entrepreneurship
increasing government spending
nationalizing important industries
Directions: Read the passage and answer the question(s) that follow.
Is Thabo an entrepreneur? Why or why not?
Yes, Thabo is an entrepreneur because he
provides a service that is in high demand among
the people in his community.
No, Thabo is not an entrepreneur because he
purchases and sells produce but does not grow
the produce himself.
Yes, Thabo is an entrepreneur because he
manages and operates his own business and
accepts the risk of the business failing.
No, Thabo is not an entrepreneur because he
purchases and sells produce but does not pay
any employees to help him.
Read the text and answer the question.
Based on the text, it is important for businesses
in South Africa's mining industry to invest in
which of the following?
capital markets
capital goods
human capital
venture capital
