African History

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Which group of people did some European powers use to be their "enforcers"? Options: famers, soldiers, policemen, local chiefs

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local chiefs

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Why did Europeans first take an interest in the African continent?

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They were engaged in the slave trade

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Which is a system of acquiring colonies to provide raw materials for a stronger country?

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imperialism

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Which was part of early Europeans plans for Africa? Options: setting up democracies, bringing Islam to the African people, acquiring animals for European zoos, protecting trade and transportation routes

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protecting trade and transportation routes

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Using African people to help European officials administer a colony was known as what form of government?

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indirect rule

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What is the definition of "assimilation"?

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giving up one's customs and adopting those of another culture

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When did many African groups begin to challenge European colonial rule?

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after World War II

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Why did many of the boundaries of the new African states created after World War II cause problems?

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The boundaries split tribes and kinship groups

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The main goal of the Pan-Africa movement was to...

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get Africans to think of themselves as one people and to work together

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Why is Jomo Kenyatta important in Kenyan history?

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He was an independence leader and first president