World Civilization Quiz 2

What is the capital of Morocco?

Rabat

What is the capital of Algeria?

Algiers

What is the capital of Libya?

Tripoli

What is the capital of Egypt?

Cairo

What is the capital of Niger?

Niamey

What is the capital of Sudan?

Khartoum

What is the capital of South Sudan?

Juba

What is the capital of South Africa?

Pretoria, Bloemfontein, and Cape Town

What is the capital of Nigeria?

Abuja

What is the capital of Madagascar?

Antananarivo

What is the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Kinshasa

Name one major river in Africa.

Nile River

What is one major ocean surrounding Africa?

Atlantic Ocean

Name one major landform in Africa.

Atlas Mountains

What is another major landform in Africa?

Sahara Desert

Who is the State Senator mentioned?

Brenton Awa

Who is the City Council member mentioned?

Esther Kia’aina

Who is the House Representative mentioned?

Lisa Kitagawa

What is the City Council District number?

II

What is the State Senate District number?

23

What is the House District number?

48

What is the tilt of the Earth?

23.5 degrees

What is the antipode of Hawaii?

Botswana

What is the Earth's distance from the sun?

93 million miles

On what dates are both poles equidistant from the sun?

March 21 and September 21

What are two major factors influencing climate?

Latitude and altitude

What is Hawaii's GMT offset?

-10 hours

What is colonialism?

Complete takeover – annexation.

Define a colony.

Under the complete control of a more powerful nation.

How many countries have not been colonized or invaded by Britain?

22 countries.

What typically happens to resources from the colonies?

They go to the controlling mother country.

Who are the two biggest colonizers in Africa?

Britain and France.

How many languages are in Africa?

Over 2,000 languages.

What is imperialism?

Control without annexation.

What does colonialism breed?

Resistance – revolution.

What is a guerrilla?

A part of resistance movements.

Can resistance movements be non-violent?

Yes, as exemplified by Gandhi.

What happens if a revolution is successful?

They gain independence.

What does 'neo' mean in neocolonialism?

New.

What is neocolonialism?

Former colonies becoming dependent on former colonizers.

What often occurs after independence in new countries?

Civil war over disagreements on governance.

What does the IRS stand for?

Internal Revenue Service.

When is Tax Day in the US?

April 15.

What is a deficit?

Debt.

Define collateral.

An asset offered as security for a loan.

What is globalization?

Refers to a world economy.

Name a key concept of globalization.

Standardization.

What is another key concept of globalization?

Interdependence.

Who is Milton Friedman?

A famous US economist.

What were the three earliest known recorded civilizations?

Mesopotamia, Egypt, India.

What is considered the cradle of civilization?

Mesopotamia and Egypt.

Where is Mesopotamia located?

The land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.

What is the main water source for Egypt?

Nile River.

What marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere?

June 21.

How many contiguous states are there in the continental US?

48 contiguous states.

What major body of water is linked to El Niño and La Niña?

The Pacific Ocean.

What does the term 'plaintiff' refer to in a court of law?

The party that brings charges.

What is an example of a famous speech by Martin Luther King Jr.?

I Have a Dream.

When was the Civil Rights Act signed?

July 2, 1964.

What is the population of Hawaii?

1.5 million.

Which empire is Iran associated with historically?

Persia.