Factors Affecting a Country's Stability

Which of the following is a factor that can lead to a country's instability?

• Abundant natural resources

• Lack of health care

• High literacy rate

• Strong infrastructure

What is one of the causes of political instability in a country?

• Political corruption

• High employment rates

• Efficient public services

• Strong legal system

Which factor is NOT a cause of instability in a country?

• Poor infrastructure

• War and conflict

• High GDP

• Foreign influence

How can ethnic groups contribute to a country's instability?

• By promoting unity

• By leading to tension

• By increasing economic growth

• By enhancing cultural diversity

Which of the following is a result of foreign influence in Nigeria's Oil Market?

• Improved healthcare

• Political stability

• Less jobs for Nigerians

• Economic growth

What is a consequence of lack of access to water in a country?

• Increased tourism

• Improved agriculture

• Higher illness rates

• Higher literacy rates

How did colonial borders affect ethnic conflict in African nations?

• They resolved ethnic conflicts.

• They created ethnic conflict.

• They had no impact on ethnic conflict.

• They united different ethnic groups.

What was one of the effects of ethnic conflict post-independence in African nations?

• Increased economic growth

• Improved political stability

• Wars and genocide

• Decreased ethnic diversity

How did colonial powers create resentment within countries between ethnic groups?

• By promoting economic development

• By favoring one group over the other

• By encouraging cultural exchange

• By establishing democratic governments

What type of crops were chosen over traditional agriculture by colonial powers?

• Food crops

• Cash crops

• Medicinal plants

• Ornamental plants