use of French or English as the official language
of many African nations
(B) diversity of cultures found in Africa
(C) decline of the slave trade in the 19th century
(D) recent advances in technology in African nations
1 The geographic features of the African Continent are
partly responsible for the
(A) Age of Discovery
(B) Age of Imperialism
(C) World War II
(D) Cold War Era
2 Which period of European history do the phrases
"White Man's Burden" and "Scramble for Africa" refer
to?
Base your answers to questions 3 through 5 on the speakers' statements below and on your knowledge of
social studies.
Speaker A: I am offended by the term "Dark Continent." It implies that only ignorance and barbarism
were here before European explorers and settlers invaded the continent, bringing thier "enlightened"
ways.
Speaker B: This hemisphere might have been a "New World" to Europeans, but it certainly was not a
"New World" to the Incas, Aztecs, and other Indian Nations whose worlds were destroyed by the brutal
greed of the Europeans.
Speaker C: Defeat at Dienbienphu resulted in French withdrawal from the region. I was glad to see them
go. The French exploited our land, resources, and people. And now, American involvement in the region
frustrates our nationalist ambitions. It will lead to more military conflict.
Speaker D: Upon arrival, we found a primitive people living in a primitive land. We built roads and
bridges, sanitation systems, schools, and hospitals. We helped eliminate starvation and poverty. I feel no
guilt about our past and continued presence in the region.
(A) geographers have often disagreed on terminology
(B) terminology and labeling can often lead to misconceptions and stereotyping
(C) the colonial experience was welcomed by most native peoples
(D) African economies are based on subsistence agriculture
3 The statement by Speaker A could best be used to support the idea that
(A) A (B) B (C) C (D) D
4 Which speaker expresses an opinion that is different from the other three?
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(A) socialism (B) isolationism (C) imperialism (D) feudalism
5 The statements of all four speakers relate to
6 Base your answer to the following question on
the charts below and on your knowledge of social studies.
(A) Technological improvements will cause a population decline through Asia.
(B) Developed nations will be home to a majority of the world's population.
(C) Efforts to curb population growth in developing nations will be successful.
(D) Africa may experience problems with overpopulation.
Explanation:
