Exam 9: Development: Myths and Realities

What are the key obstacles to development? Which of these obstacles could foreign involvement in developing countries help to overcome? Which might such involvement make more difficult?

Kwame Nkrumah's calls for solidarity among former colonial states failed to grow into a lasting movement.

What is the "root cause" of the worst problems facing developing nations?

Owing to its economic gains and an impressive growth spurt in recent years, India has surpassed the economy of China.

Colonialism had a major impact on the way that many countries, especially in Africa and Asia, developed over time. How have colonial legacies affected the process of growth since these countries gained independence? How does this history affect more recent attempts to bring development to former colonies, and are these states wise to be wary of outside influence?

What term do political scientists use to describe the situation caused by a country's development outstripping its capacity to deal with undesirable side effects?

What does the "green revolution" refer to?

According to UNICEF, over 25,000 children die every day due to poverty.

Which failed state gave the appearance of being a functioning democracy shortly before its collapse?

Which state was called "the most corrupt government in the world" in the mid-1990s?

Colonialism is synonymous with modernization and improvement.

How has globalization affected development efforts, both internal and external, of least developed countries? Does it provide more opportunities for states to help themselves, or does it make them dependent on outside assistance? Explain.

Discuss the four political challenges facing developing nations. What kinds of problems are inherent to each? How can these challenges be met?

Overpopulation is not a problem in the developing nations of Africa, which has an average population density of 24 per square mile.

Explain the paradox of Nigeria's failure and India's success.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four fundamental political challenges facing developing countries?

Where are most of the least developed countries located?

Which of the following would be considered an economic democratic correlate?

Haiti became the first republic ruled by people of African descent in world history, as well as the first independent Caribbean state.

Terms of trade tend to work against least developed countries.