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1
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Why did Europeans want to establish colonies in Africa?

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natural resources

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2
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What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference?

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To divide up Africa so they don’t have to go into war

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3
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How did nationalism influence African independence movements?

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they wanted to be independent from European colonization

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How were boundaries of newly independent African countries formed? Why did this cause problems?

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old territorial boundaries and this caused problems because ethnic groups that did not get along are now together and it causes war

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5
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What is the main goal of the Pan-African movement?

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to unite africa

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6
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How did apartheid laws affect black South Africans?

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they had less rights than whites

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7
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Who was F.W. de Klerk and what role did he play in the end of apartheid?

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he released nelson mandela and he was also the president he also ended apartheid

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Who was Nelson Mandela and why was he important?

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he helped end apartheid nonviolently

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9
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Summarize the problems with African governments in terms of instability and corruption:

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they were spending money on the war and not the citizens

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10
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Describe the governments of Kenya and South Africa.

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kenya was a presidential democracy and south africa was a parliamentary democracy

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11
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How does civil war affect African economies?

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you could not do 2 jobs and you need food and a good military

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12
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What do most Africans do for a living, and why do so many live in poverty?

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most of them are farmers so they do not get a lot of money

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13
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Why do African nations need to diversify their economies?

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to produce more resources and so they can makes more money

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14
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Why do women often have lower literacy rates than men?

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they get treated differently than men do

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15
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What physical barriers to trade do African nations face?

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mountains and the sahara desert

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16
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How does a tariff help local goods? Hurt imported goods?

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you will get more money

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17
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Why did countries place a trade embargo against South Africa?

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it was protest

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18
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Why is a system of currency exchange necessary for international trade?

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it makes trade easier

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19
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Why do people in Africa live near rivers and other water sources?

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They live near these sources for multiple reasons some might be because it is a freshwater source and others could be because it is easy for trading goods.

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20
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How has oil affected Nigeria’s economy?

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because they specialize in oil so they can make a huge profit

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21
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What factors can lead to famine in Africa?

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civil war, conflict, lack of access to water , and droughts.

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What are the effects of drought, deforestation and desertification on African farmers?

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These things could cause plants and animals to be killed and if that happens they can’t make money and without money they will eventually die.

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23
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How are countries in Africa being affected by HIV/AIDS?

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The population is decreasing because of this there are less workers because more people are getting sick and/or dying

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What would be helpful in preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS in Africa?

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investing in human capital

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25
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What controls the climate of India?

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monsoons

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26
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What factors influence where people live in Asia?

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weather patterns ,geography, and access to water

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27
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How do farmers in Japan raise crops on land that is very mountainous?

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terracing

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28
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How does Japan feed its country with so little farmland?

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they trade other countries for food and they fish

29
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What contributes to water pollution in China and India?

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overpopulation,acid rain,waste,weak laws, and industry

30
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What contributes to air pollution in China and India?

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factories and ccc

31
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What name has been given to the air pollution problem?

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the asian brown cloud

32
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What problems does the pollution in China and India cause?

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heart problems and respiratory issues

33
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Why have the Indian and Chinese governments had such a hard time making progress in cleaning up the environment?

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there is more concern for the economy not the environment

34
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Which religion is dominant in India and the oldest in the world?

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hinduism

35
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What are the basic beliefs of Hinduism?

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polythestic,karma,nonviolent,all creature has souls, and cremation

36
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Who was the founder of Buddhism?

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the Buddha

37
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What are the basic beliefs of Buddhism?

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meditate,reincarnation, and nirvana

38
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How are Hinduism and Buddhism similar?

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karma and reincarnation

39
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How are Hinduism and Buddhism different?

A

he caste system in hinduism and in buddhism they have no gods

40
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In which country was Shintoism founded?

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japan

41
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What are the basic beliefs of Shinto?

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tradition,wealth of nature,worship of the comy ,and japanese culture

42
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In which country was Confucianism founded?

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china

43
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What are the key teachings of Confucianism?

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The golden rule do to other that you want them to do to you and something about a code

44
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How did Confucianism come to play an important role in Chinese society?

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it created a very stable culture and it provided a moral and ethical code

45
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Why is Confucianism a philosophy instead of a religion?

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because its a way of life not a religion and you are not worshiping any gods

46
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What country occupied Japan after WWII?

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USA

47
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What type of government was formed in Japan after WWII?

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parliamentary democracy

48
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What is the role of the Japanese emperor since WWII?

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a figurehead

49
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What is Japan’s economy like today?

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they are based in technology and they gave a high GDP and a high GDP per capita

50
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What two sides fought during the civil war in China after WWII?

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The communist party and the nationilest

51
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What type of government did China have after the civil war?

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communist

52
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What was the Great Leap Forward?

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mao zedong’s attempt to make china better

53
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What was the Cultural Revolution?

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attempt to get people who don’t agree with him out of the country

54
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What happened in Tiananmen Square in 1989?

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student protest and the chinese government responds in the more violent way they can

55
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What is nationalism?

A

having pride in ur country

56
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Why did nationalism begin in India

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because they wanted freedom from great britain

57
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What is civil disobedience?

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disobeying laws

58
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Who promoted nonviolence and protests to help gain independence for India?

A

gahnidi

59
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When independence finally came in 1947, why was India divided into three countries?

A

religious differences

60
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Which two world powers occupied North and South Korea after WWII?

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north by the sovien union and the south was the USA

61
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Why did the U.S. get involved with Korea and Vietnam?

A

toi stop the spread of communism

62
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Where was Korea divided?

A

the 38th parallel

63
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What is North Korea like today?

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weak technology, low GDP, lack of trade partners

64
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What European power was the colonial ruler of Vietnam in the 1800s and early 1900s?

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france

65
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Who was the nationalist leader of the war for independence against France?

A

ho chi men (uncle ho)

66
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Where was Vietnam divided?

A

the 17th parallel

67
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How did the Vietnam War begin?

A

north vietnam invaded so they could become on country

68
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Who was the leader of the communist party in Vietnam?

A

ho chi men

69
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What was the result of the Vietnam War?

A

The US evacuated in 1812

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