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ANC |
The ANC (African National Congress) is South Africa's democratic party. It was made to increase the rights of blacks. It also helped South Africa end apartheid. |
The ANC flag.
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Bantu People |
The Bantu people are the natives of eastern Africa. The term "Bantu" usually refers to everyone from Bantu descent. |
Three Bantu tribal warriors.
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Christianity |
Christianity a monotheistic religion, and it's one of the most popular religions in the world. It's main belief is that Jesus is the one and only savior. |
A stained glass portrait of Jesus, the Shepherd.
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DeKlerk, F. W. |
F. W. deKlerk is a South African politician who was the president from 1989-1994. He was the one who freed Nelson Mandela. |
F. W. de Klerk.
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Ethnic Group |
An Ethnic Group is a category of people who share the same culture and ancestry. Ethnic Groups can vary from very large (1.8 mil+) to very small (a couple dozen). Most ethnic groups have the same race. |
Ethnic Groups in Africa.
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Famine |
Famine is an extreme shortage of food. It can vary how famine is caused, like crop failure, government, or disaster. Many pieces, like Africa, still have famine. |
Kids during the Soviet Famine of 1912.
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Gandhi, Mohandas |
Mohandas Gandhi was a famous civil rights activist, and he was the leader of the Indian Independence Movement. His most famous nonviolent act was the Salt March. |
Mohandas Gandhi.
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Hinduism |
Hinduism is a polythiestic religion, and it is very popular in Asia, most notably India. They have things like a caste system, karma and reincarnation. |
The Om symbol, a famous sign of Hindu meditation.
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Islam |
Islam is a monotheistic religion, and it's one of the most popular religions in the world. They believe in Allah, who is God. |
Allah in Arabic.
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Judiasm |
Judiasm is a religion/ethnic group that is based off of Christianity. They are a religious group that believes in the old testament, but they are an ethnic group because they have their own language and country. |
The Jewish Star of David.
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Kalahari Desert |
The Kalahari Desert is a desert in South Africa. The actual desert is inside the Kalahari Basin, which surrounds it. It has more plants and animals than an actual desert, therefore making it a semi-desert. |
A satellite image of the Kalahari.
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Lake Victoria |
Lake Victoria is a lake in eastern Africa. It's the largest tropical lake in the world. It's more than 68,000 kilometers wide! |
A computer topograph of Lake Victoria.
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Mandela, Nelson |
Nelson Mandela was the first president of South Africa. He is most famous for being a political activist and for being locked up for 27 years. |
Nelson Mandela.
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Natural Resource |
A Natural Resource is a resource that is made from the earth. There are 2 types of natural resources: renewable and nonrenewable. A nonrenewable resource cannot be brought back; a renewable resource can be brought back. |
Wind turbines, which are being used to generate power.
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OPEC |
OPEC is the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries. Most of the countries in the organization are in the Middle East. It's purpose is to unify the costs of oil. |
The OPEC flag.
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Pearl Harbor |
Pearl Harbor is a historic site in Hawaii. It was attacked in 1941 and it was the cause of the US getting into World War II. |
Ford Island (Pearl Harbor) today.
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Quota |
Quota is the amount of goods that a country can have. It is a type of trade barrier. Quotas can be daily, monthly, or even yearly. |
Quotas are a type of export/import barrier.
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[Democratic] Republic of the Congo
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The [Democratic] Republic of the Congo is a country in the middle of Africa. It is a very unstable country with civil wars, famine, and disease. It is also a very corrupt country.
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The DRC flag.
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Sahara Desert
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The Sahara Desert is the world's largest hot desert. It is a natural trade barrier, and it is over 3,600,000 miles wide.
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A satellite image of the Sahara Desert.
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Trade Barrier
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Trade Barriers are blockages of trade. There are many different types of trade barriers, natural and man-made. Some examples of trade barriers are tariffs, quotas, and embargoes.
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WTC 1, where they manage things like trade and trade barriers.
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Union, African |
The African Union is a union in Africa, in which most countries in Africa are in. The only country that isn't in it is Morocco.
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The African Union flag.
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Vietnam War
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The Vietnam War was a part of the Cold War. It happened to try to protect the spread of communism to the rest of Asia. It lasted from 1955 to 1975.
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Names of Vietnam War Veterans at the Vietnam War memorial.
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West Bank
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The West Bank is an Israeli territory on the west of the Jordan River. It was made so the Palestinians can have a place in Israel.
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A map of the West Bank.
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Xiaopeng, Deng
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Deng Xiaopeng was the Chairman of the CCP after Mao Zedong died. He made social and economic improvements in China.
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Deng Xiaopeng.
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Yangtze River |
The Yangtze River is a river in eastern China. It is the longest river in the world. It is also very polluted.
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Dusk at the Yangtze River.
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Zionism
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Zionism is a political movement of Jews to Israel. They moved because of many factors, but mainly because of heavy Anti-semitism.
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Jews awaiting the Palmach to get to Israel.
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