Nationalism and Pan-Africanism in Africa

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What significant changes occurred in Africa between 1880 and 1913 as shown in the maps?

• Increased independence of African nations

• Colonization by European powers

• Formation of new African countries

• Decline of trade routes

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This map shows the continent of Africa. The countries colored in purple represent areas colonized by which European nation?

• Germany

• France

• Great Britain

• Belgium

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What were the only two African countries that were not colonized?

• Sudan and Ethiopia

• Egypt and Liberia

• Ethiopia and Liberia

• Malawi and Tanzania

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The feelings of affection and pride that people have for their country is known as

• Pan-Africanism

• Imperialism

• Democracy

• Nationalism

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A major factor in the development of 20th–century nationalist movements throughout Africa was a common

• language throughout most of Africa

• goal to end European rule in Africa

• ethnic bond among the people of sub-Saharan Africa

• religion throughout most of Africa

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What is Pan-Africanism?

• a belief in colonizing and controlling another country or foreign land

• coming from one or more of the hundreds of different African tribes

• a nationalist movement across the African continent with the goal of creating a unified African political identity

• the use of authority or power in a cruel or unfair manner

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The purpose of the Pan-African movement in Africa is to:

• Create one African Government

• Spread traditional religious beliefs

• Create one African language

• Develop a unified African political identity

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How did the Pan-African movement affect African

nationalism?

• It inspired residents of some colonies in Africa to

  seek independence.

• It provided a plan for poorer countries in Africa

  to improve their economies.

• It created a way for people of African descent to

  return to their homelands.

• It allowed leaders of some African ethnic groups

  to form military alliances.

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What does the term 'Pan African' signify in the context of the image?

• A movement for African unity

• A cultural festival

• A political party

• A historical event

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Which statement best expresses a major idea of Pan-Africanism?

• African doctors should be trained in

  Western schools.

• European nations should re-establish

  economic relationships with their former

  African colonies

• African nations should work together to

  solve their problems.

• African nations should send

  peacekeeping forces to settle disputes in

  other areas of the world.

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What was a main factor in the British conquest of Kenya?

• The use of slaves

• The discovery of gold

• The establishment of trade routes

• The spread of Christianity

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What was the name of the secret society of fighters that rebelled against the British

• Pan African Fighters

• Kenyan Fighters

• Mau Mau Fighters

• Pao Pao Fighter

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The Mau Mau were

• a group of pacifists from Kenya

• a group of rebel fighters from Kenya

• a group of rebel fighters from Nigeria

• A group of pacifists from Nigeria

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What did the rebellion show the British?

• That the independence movement would be violent.

• The Kenyan people would fight back.

• That nationalism was not going to continue to spread.

• None of the above are correct.

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The Rebellion raised global awareness about what in Kenya?

• The struggle for independence in Kenya.

• The French were trying to maintain control of Kenya.

• The British would allow for a peaceful independence movement.

• The lack of land that the Kenyans had anymore due to French control.

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What was the impact of the Mau Mau Uprising on the British Kenya Colony?

• It led to the independence of Kenya

• It resulted in the deaths of thousands of Mau Mau fighters

• It had no significant impact

• It strengthened British control over Kenya

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What were some of the challenges faced by native Kenyans under British rule?

• Poor education

• High taxes

• Poor health care

• All of the above

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What were the significant impacts of British rule on Kenya's economy, culture, and social standards between 1888 and 1963?

• Increased agricultural production

• Cultural assimilation

• Economic exploitation

• Political independence

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After Kenya officially became a British colony in 1895, what was controversial about the government in Kenya?

• Kenyans could participate in government but British citizens could not.

• The Prince of England went to Kenya to rule.

• British citizens could participate in government but Africans from Kenya could not.

• There was nothing controversial, the British citizens and Kenyans shared responsibility in the government.

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What was the trend that led to the British colonial presence in Kenya in the late 19th Century?

• Scramble for Africa

• Colonial Expansion

• Industrial Revolution

• Trade Routes

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What was the role of Jomo Kenyatta in Kenya's nationalist movement?

• He was a military leader

• He led the nationalist movement

• He was a British governor

• He was a foreign diplomat

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What was the reason for Kenyatta's imprisonment by the British?

• He was a military leader

• He was linked to guerilla warfare

• He opposed British rule

• He was a diplomat

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What was a strategy used by Nigeria to gain independence from colonial rule?

• Adopting European cultural practices

• Military alliances with European powers

• Peaceful protests and negotiations

• Establishing new colonial rulers

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What was a strategy used by Nigeria to gain independence from colonial rule?

• Adopting European cultural practices

• Military alliances with European powers

• Peaceful protests and negotiations

• Establishing new colonial rulers

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There was much conflict in Nigeria because

• It was split into two colonies with the south receiving better treatment

• Workers went on a national strike over wages

• Segregation laws known as Apartheid were put into effect

• There was a major famine which crippled the economy

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True or False: Compared to Kenya's fight for independence, Nigeria's fight for independence was much more peaceful.

• True

• False

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What was a negative effect of Nigeria's new independence?

• Nigeria's economy was terrible

• Nigeria had a civil war while attempting to reconstruct a new government

• The government was very unstable causing violence and other negative effects

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True or False: After Nigeria became independent, Civil War broke out.

• True

• False

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How could the political situation in Nigeria be described today?

• The government is still unstable.
• Nigeria currently has a government that is able to work efficiently with its problems.
• Ghana took over Nigeria several years ago.
• Nigeria never got its independence over Great Britan

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Which challenge did many African nations face after gaining independence?

• violence from rival groups living together
• lack of education / government training to run a country 
• economy dependent on the European country that colonized them
• All of the above 

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How did nationalism affect countries like South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya in the 1900s?

• It led to greater demand for independence
• A  Nationalism reduced conflicts within these countries
• A  It prevented these countries from gaining independence
• A  European countries used it to further their colonization of these countries

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Which of the following is a result of a nationalist movement in countries like Nigeria and Kenya?

• illiteracy

• independence

• the spread of AIDS

• poverty

Open Ended

Explain how the Pan-African movement and nationalism led to independence in Kenya and Nigeria.

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The Africans of the Pan-African movement wanted __________________ from European colonization and needed ____________ to achieve it.

• independence, nationalism

• equality, civil war

• tension, partitoning

• repeal, famine

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This country had a VIOLENT split from British rule.

• Nigeria

• Kenya

• Both

• Neither

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What word means “strong belief/pride in one’s country”?

• Nationalism

• Militarism

• Alliance

• Independence

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Nigeria and Kenya were former colonies of this once mighty nation?

• Great Britain

• France

• Spain

• Belgium

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This movement had 2 primary goals:

1. To unite people of African descent (still in Africa and around the world), reminding them that they have a common culture and history, so they should work to the same goals.

2. To end European Colonization in Africa (get all African nations their own political freedom.)

• Pan-Africanism

• Slavery

• Berlin Conference

• Partitioning

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What did Nigerian and Kenyan independence movements have in common?

• violent rebellion

• peaceful protest

• nationalist movements

• french revolution

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What was the main goal of the Pan-African Movement?

• The purpose of the Pan African Movement was to gain independence for European nations

• To walk for independence

• The purpose of the Pan African Movement was to gain independence for African nations

• To stand up for those who could not.

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Why was the Pan African movement so important?

• it forced African countries to become members of the United Nations

• it created an ethnic division that led to civil war in many African countries

• it granted African countries sovereignty from their European colonizers

• it allowed unity to exist among Africans and ignited nationalist movements

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Which country's independence movement involved the Mau Mau uprising?

• Kenya

• Nigeria

• South Africa

• South Africa & Nigeria

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This country wanted to have independence so they “fought with words” (using political negotiations, not violent ones) against Britain so that they could be free from them.

• Nigeria
• Kenya
• Both 
• Neither

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Became independent of British rule in 1960, through peaceful measures.  Oil rich nation with political corruption, civil wars, and military coups. 

• Kenya
• South Africa
• Nigeria
• Ethiopia 

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Became independent of British rule in 1963, after having uprisings and violent attacks trigger their own constitution. 

• Nigeria
• Kenya
• Ghana
• Somalia