Unit 8: Africa

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This quiz is to assess student knowledge of the different types of economic systems that exist globally & Africa. Students will examine how government plays a vital role in determining the type of economic systems in place and what factors influence/impede economic growth.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    New technology, factories, and machinery are all 

    • A.

      Human Capital

    • B.

      Natural Resources

    • C.

      Capital Goods

    • D.

      Economic Systems

    Correct Answer
    C. Capital Goods
  • 2. 

    An entrepreneur is

    • A.

      A head of state in control of resources

    • B.

      A dictator

    • C.

      Person in charge of international trade

    • D.

      Person who takes risks by starting a new business

    Correct Answer
    D. Person who takes risks by starting a new business
  • 3. 

    All of the following are examples of a market economy EXCEPT

    • A.

      Anyone can start a business if they want to

    • B.

      Companies control their own production

    • C.

      Supply and demand determine prices

    • D.

      The state owns all farms, but farmers can rent the land

    Correct Answer
    D. The state owns all farms, but farmers can rent the land
  • 4. 

    Diamonds are one of Africa's natureal resources. What is another natural African resource?

    • A.

      Oil

    • B.

      Tobacco

    • C.

      Spices

    • D.

      Chocolate

    Correct Answer
    A. Oil
  • 5. 

    Why was Egypt so important to the overall African economy in the past?

    • A.

      It had vast oil reserves

    • B.

      Egypt had a large military

    • C.

      There were no tariffs in that region

    • D.

      Egypt had access to various trade routes

    Correct Answer
    D. Egypt had access to various trade routes
  • 6. 

    Which term in NOT an example of income? 

    • A.

      Compounding interest

    • B.

      Salary

    • C.

      Return on Investment

    • D.

      Credit

    Correct Answer
    D. Credit
  • 7. 

    A trade barrier is anything that makes trade more difficult. Which is Not a trade barrier?

    • A.

      Tariff

    • B.

      Embargo

    • C.

      Capital

    • D.

      Quota

    Correct Answer
    C. Capital
  • 8. 

    An exchange rate is the price that one country's currency has compared to another country's currency. Which is Not a benefit of exchange rates? 

    • A.

      Without it, global trade would be impossible

    • B.

      Exchange rates change daily

    • C.

      Based upon govenment stability & market strength

    • D.

      Has no influence on buying or selling

    Correct Answer
    D. Has no influence on buying or selling
  • 9. 

    All of the following are examples of natural trade barriers EXCEPT

    • A.

      Mountains

    • B.

      Deserts

    • C.

      Rivers

    • D.

      Rainforests

    Correct Answer
    D. Rainforests
  • 10. 

    Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of making a budget?

    • A.

      Spending money on luxuries

    • B.

      Saving money so that retirement is possible

    • C.

      Creating credit card debt

    • D.

      Investing in stocks

    Correct Answer
    B. Saving money so that retirement is possible
  • 11. 

    All of the following are examples of entrepreneurs EXCEPT

    • A.

      A restaurant owner

    • B.

      A concert promoter

    • C.

      A military general

    • D.

      A child with a lemonade stand

    Correct Answer
    C. A military general
  • 12. 

    All of the following are types of economic systems except

    • A.

      Traditional Economy

    • B.

      Command Economy

    • C.

      Market Economy

    • D.

      Voluntary Economy

    Correct Answer
    D. Voluntary Economy
  • 13. 

    Subsistence Farming includes all of the following features EXCEPT

    • A.

      Done for Profit-Such as cash crops

    • B.

      Grow food to feed the household

    • C.

      Done for Need

    • D.

      Make use of irrigation methods for watering

    Correct Answer
    A. Done for Profit-Such as cash crops
  • 14. 

    Economic Systems answer all  the following questions EXCEPT

    • A.

      What is produced?

    • B.

      Who gets what is produced?

    • C.

      Where will it be produced?

    • D.

      Who should produce it?

    Correct Answer
    C. Where will it be produced?
  • 15. 

    Economics is the study of

    • A.

      People

    • B.

      How people manage their resources

    • C.

      The stock market

    • D.

      How money is invested

    Correct Answer
    B. How people manage their resources
  • 16. 

    There are several branches of the government which include all except

    • A.

      Executive

    • B.

      Judicial

    • C.

      Legislative

    • D.

      Monarchial

    Correct Answer
    D. Monarchial
  • 17. 

    Imports and exports are all apart  of:

    • A.

      International Trade

    • B.

      Embargo

    • C.

      Foreign Exchange

    • D.

      Human Capital

    Correct Answer
    A. International Trade
  • 18. 

    Economic Organizations iwho work together to improve the financial conditions in Africa include all of the following EXCEPT:

    • A.

      ECOWAS-Economic Community of West African States

    • B.

      OPEC-Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

    • C.

      NAFTA-North American Free Trade Agreement

    • D.

      SADC-South African Development Community

    Correct Answer
    B. OPEC-Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

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