Friday, April 3, 2015

Chapter 19 section2

1) What form of government did ancient Egypt have?
Egypt was a monarchy that was ruled by Pharaohs.

2) What practices did the ancient world acquire from Egypt?
They came up with geometry to set farming boundaries, they had medicine and splints for broken bones, treat wounds and fevers, 

3) How did Muslims gain control of North Africa?
They got control of North Africa by invading them since they are close to Mediterranean Sea. They brought their language and their religion 

4) What countries make up North Africa?
Algeria, Libya, Egypt, Morocco, South Sudan, Sudan, Tunisia, Western Sahara

5) How has North Africa's economic base evolved?
The economy has changed based on the discovery of oil because it became the country's major export.

6) Why has the oil industry failed to benefit local workers?
Most of the oil jobs require education and training and people living in these countries don't have those. So high paying jobs go to foreign workers. 

7) How are prices set for products sold at souks?
In Souks prices are set high and then people bargain for the best deal 

8) How has rai music changed since its beginnings?
The music was carefree, that was centered around youth topics. Now it is fast paced with elements of Western music. It was used to express Algerian resentment toward the French colonizers. Now it is a form of rebellion of against Islamic fundamentalists

9) What was the traditional role for North African women?
The women stayed home to take care of the children. 

10) What gains have Tunisian women made outside the home?
They Have equal pay, professional jobs, they hold 20% of Tunisia's parliament seats and manage businesses in Tunis

1 comment: