Part 9 Flashcards
What was the former name of “The Congo?”
Zaire
What caused the name change of Zaire?
Refugees took over Zaire and decided to change it
Which 3 countries were most affected by the fighting of the Tutsi’s and Hutu’s?
Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi
The US embassy in which 2 major cities were bombed in 1998?
Tanzania and Kenya
Why does Eritrea have bragging rights?
They won the war against Ethiopia which is bigger and had more soldiers in their army.
Why do the countries in Southern Africa have so much more economic potential?
Its the richest region materially with lots of agricultural diversity and has tons of mineral reserves.
Which country was actually a South African colony after WWI?
Namibia
Which country is reaping the benefits of their successful “ORAPA” project?
Botswana
What 4 racial categories was every newborn infant put into under Apartheid?
Black, white, colored, or Asian
What factors lead to the fall of Apartheid?
Violent uprisings and in 1990 the African National Congress was allowed again.
