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1 CHAPTER 24 opment of radio, which connected the lives o millions across the untry and around the world, was a true turning Many ew inventions he way Americans ved in the 1920s. The Th new on effi made fac during the productive. nodern life flocke Regional Atlas Study Guide Africa Name Directions: As you work through the Regional Atlas, complete the chart below by supplying an effect for each cause listed. Cause-and-Effect Relationships Cause European countries divided Africa without regard to existing political and cultural divisions. Effect Many of Africa s rivers have waterfalls. People in Africa clear rain forest areas for farming, grazing, and lumbering. Poverty is widespread in many rural areas of Africa. The region just south of the Sahara is the. is a system in which a foreign power controls a nation and exploits its resources and markets. A(n) is an elevated block of land with a flat or gently rolling surface. 8. A(n) is a steep slope or cliff. 9. Drought-resistant brush is called. 10. A(n) is a grassland with scattered trees. 1 Africa has a tradition of, or history passed down by word of mouth. 1 In, herders move flocks to different pastures throughout the year. 1 The dissolving and washing away of nutrients in soil is. 1 The reduction in the productive potential of land is. 1 The of a country is the average number of people in a given unit of area. 2 Chapter 24 Regional Atlas Study Guide

2 Egypt Directions: As you read Section 1, complete each sentence in the boxes below to provide details about Egypt. Section 1 Guided Reading and Review CHAPTER 25 Egypt and Its People Most of the population lives. Desert regions lie. Many rural people migrate to the cities for. Today, Egyptian farmers are both helped and hindered by. The Economy Egypt s economy is strained by its. Egypt s main exports now are, but Egypt needs a(n) to ensure its economic stability. Industrial development has been limited by a lack of and. 8. A(n) is land formed by soil in the water that is dropped as a river slows and enters the sea. 9. Egyptian peasants are called the. 10. The khamsin creates that blow hot air, dust, and grit into the Nile Valley. 1 A(n) is a traditional Arab open-air market. 1 Trapping floodwaters by building walls around fields is called. 1 A(n) is an artificial lake behind a dam. 1 A system for providing additional water to crops year-round is. 1 is money invested in building and supporting new industry. Guided Reading and Review Chapter 25 Section 1 11

3 Libya and the Maghreb Directions: As you read Section 2, complete the charts below to summarize the way of life in North African nations. Section 2 Guided Reading and Review CHAPTER 25 Effect of Location on Culture Population of North Africa Rural Life Nomadic Life Urban Life The People of North Africa North Africa Today Libyan Economy and Government Algerian Economy and Government Tunisian and Moroccan Economy Dry riverbeds and sharp gullies, or, cut across the North African desert. 1 Merchants joined together in to cross the desert in safety. 1 The older Arab sections of North African cities, called, are usually centered around mosques. 1 North African markets are called. Guided Reading and Review Chapter 25 Section 2 13

4 CHAPTER 26 opment of radio, which connected the lives o millions across the untry and around the world, was a true turning Many Th ew inventions new he way Americans ved in the 1920s. The on effi made fac during the productive. nodern life flocke The Sahel Name Section 1 Guided Reading and Review Directions: As you read Section 1, complete the chart below with information about the rich and varied history of the Sahel. s 5000 B.C. History of the Sahel A.D. 400 to to 1600 The present The future: three goals 8. Moving crops to new soil every couple of years is called. 9. Food for grazing animals is called. 10. strips land of its trees. 1 The land s loss of all vegetation is called. 1 A person fleeing home to live elsewhere and escape danger or unfair treatment is a(n). 1 A country is when it has no seaport. 1 A(n) is an area of lakes, creeks, and swamps away from the ocean. 24 Chapter 26 Section 1 Guided Reading and Review

5 CHAPTER 26 opment of radio, which connected the lives o millions across the untry and around the world, was a true turning Many Th ew inventions new he way Americans ved in the 1920s. The on effi made fac during the productive. nodern life flocke The Coastal Countries Name Section 2 Guided Reading and Review Directions: As you read Section 2, complete the chart below by writing two supporting details under each main idea. Main Idea A: Because of their location near the sea, the coastal countries of West Africa have a long history of trade with foreign nations. Main Idea B: Since gaining independence, both the government and the people of West Africa are struggling to improve economic conditions. Main Idea C: The cultures of West Africa still reflect many traditional roles and beliefs. A(n) is a sudden political takeover. 8. The idea that the spirits of the dead will live on if the people still living continue to honor and respect them is the basis of. 9. The belief that gods or spirits can be found in ordinary things such as the sky and trees is called. 26 Chapter 26 Section 2 Guided Reading and Review

6 CHAPTER 26 opment of radio, which connected the lives o millions across the untry and around the world, was a true turning Many ew inventions he way Americans ved in the 1920s. The Th new on effi made fac during the productive. nodern life flocke Nigeria Name Section 3 Guided Reading and Review Directions: As you read Section 3, complete the chart below to organize information about influences on Nigerian history. Cause Nigeria is a land of both good and poor soil. Effect Nigeria s people come from many different groups. In Nigeria in the early 1980s, the sale of oil provided most of the country s income. The World Bank imposed a structural adjustment program. The military declared Moshood Abiola s election void and seized power. Directions: Define the following terms. World Bank International Monetary Fund 8. structural adjustment program 28 Chapter 26 Section 3 Guided Reading and Review

7 CHAPTER 26 opment of radio, which connected the lives o millions across the untry and around the world, was a true turning Many ew inventions he way Americans ved in the 1920s. The Th new on effi made fac during the productive. nodern life flocke Central Africa Name Section 4 Guided Reading and Review Directions: As you read Section 4, complete the chart below with examples of the movement of people in Central Africa. Movement in Central Africa Methods of moving people and goods Barriers to movement Direction of movement Effect of movement Directions: As you read Section 4, fill in two examples of the interaction between the people of Central Africa and their environment A(n) is a central ridge dividing two river basins. 10. Fighting that involved foreign troops, rebel armies, and plagued the Democratic Republic of Congo for many years. 1 When people don t use money, they may exchange goods through. 30 Chapter 26 Section 4 Guided Reading and Review

8 Kenya Directions: As you read Section 1, answer the following questions. Where is Kenya located? Section 1 Guided Reading and Review CHAPTER 27 Where do most Kenyans live? Describe the land and climate of the highlands. What two groups occupied the central highlands in the 1890s? How did the British affect the development of Kenya? What group of people fought against the British in the Mau Mau Rebellion? How did harambee affect Kenya after independence? 8. Why do many Kenyans suffer from malnutrition? Directions: Define the following terms. 9. harambee 10. pyrethrum 1 malnutrition Guided Reading and Review Chapter 27 Section 1 41

9 Other Countries of East Africa Directions: As you read Section 2, complete the chart by identifying the correct East African nations. Section 2 Guided Reading and Review CHAPTER 27 Other Countries of East Africa Which four countries have strategic value because of their location on the Horn of Africa? Which country is the largest in area in all of Africa? Which four countries of East Africa are landlocked? Which two countries of East Africa are ethnocracies? In which East African country did the economy turn around after socialism ended? The value of a country s location for nations planning large-scale military action is called its. 1 A form of government in which one ethnic group rules over others is a(n). 1 Forcing rural people to move into towns and work on collective farms is called. Guided Reading and Review Chapter 27 Section 2 43

10 South Africa Directions: As you read Section 3, complete the chart below by writing three supporting details under each main idea. Section 3 Guided Reading and Review CHAPTER 27 Main Idea A: A white minority controlled South Africa for many years. Main Idea B: To control black South Africans, the South African government established homelands and apartheid. Main Idea C: External and internal pressures forced the South African government to end apartheid and move toward majority rule A system of laws instituted in South Africa to keep black Africans and whites apart was called. 1 Forced separation of racial groups is called. 1 are actions that punish a country for behavior unacceptable to the international community of nations. Guided Reading and Review Chapter 27 Section 3 45

11 Other Countries of Southern Africa Directions: As you read Section 4, complete the chart by identifying the correct southern African nations. Section 4 Guided Reading and Review CHAPTER 27 Question Which two countries are completely or almost completely surrounded by and dependent on South Africa? Which country until recently was almost a colony of South Africa? Which landlocked country of southern Africa has attracted a large population because of its fertile land and excellent water supply? In which landlocked, arid country does the relatively small population benefit from the sale of diamonds, copper, coal, and beef cattle? Which two countries were once Portuguese colonies, suffered from white flight after achieving independence, and established Communist economic systems? Which country became poor after relying on copper as a source of revenue and allowing agriculture to decline? Answer(s) 8. Which country kept agriculture productive by pursuing a gradual land redistribution program after independence? Directions: Define the following terms. 10. enclave 1 white flight 1 land redistribution 9. Guided Reading and Review Chapter 27 Section 4 47

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