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WorksheetsSS7E1, SS7E3 African Economies and Factors of Production
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
Imagine a line with “pure market” at one end and “pure command” at the other end. Countries can be plotted on this line based on where their economy falls between the two extremes.
If you divide the line into thirds, in which section would the African countries of Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa fall?
in the section closest to “pure market”
in the section closest to “pure command”
in the center section
Match each sentence with the country’s economy it best describes.
Nigeria’s Economy
Its growth is based on its ability to export oil.
Kenya’s Economy
Its growth is based on manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism.
South Africa’s Economy
Its growth is based on minerals, precious metals, and manufacturing.
Why is literacy do important to a country's success?
Literacy is important for a country to be able to build strong military forces.
Educated, skilled workers help a country grow and prosper.
People are more likely to become entrepreneurs when their investments are protected.
A government at war is unlikely to use resources to train teachers, build schools, or provide supplies.
Why is government stability important to a country's success?
A country at war will never see their GDP rise.
Government stability is necessary to ensure a country's political power.
Government stability is necessary to ensure a country's military strength.
A government at war is unlikely to use resources to train teachers, build schools, or provide supplies.
Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.
Africa has (a) natural resources.
Select the THREE natural resources important to South Africa's economy.
gold
oil
diamonds
uranium
cocoa
Which statement best describes patterns of wealth in Africa?
Countries with instable governments have the greatest wealth.
Countries with abundant natural resources have eliminated poverty.
Democratic countries have the least amount of wealth because of taxes.
The wealth of countries is varied because natural resources are unevenly distributed.
The wealth of most African countries is greater than the wealth in the United States.
The South African economy can BEST be described as a
command economy.
traditional economy.
pure market economy.
mixed market economy.
Which number represents the country being described here?
- Mixed economy
- Many ports along the Atlantic Ocean
- Africa's largest producer of petroleum
- Must import much of their goods for consumers
- Corruption and waste has plagued their economy and government for decades
1
2
3
4
Which industries are owned entirely or in part by the government in Kenya? (Choose 3)
banking
electricity
manufacturing
mining
transportation
Use the map to answer the question.
South Africa has a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $419.02 billion.
Based on the map and the statement above, 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.
An investment in (a) would help raise a country's literacy rate and standard of living.
Use the table to answer the question.
Which country most likely has the LOWEST investment in human capital?
Egypt
Nigeria
South Africa
Sudan
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
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.
