7th grade African History

Many African nations finally gained their independence due to strong feelings of ______ in the country.

• segregation
• communism
• nationalism
• democracy

_______ had a period of racial discrimination called apartheid.

• Egypt
• South Africa
• Nigeria
• Ghan

Which of the following would explain how Europeans felt about Africans in the 1900s?

• Europeans felt that the schools and hospitals that they built would not be used after independence.
• Europeans felt that Africans would refuse to trade with Europe after independence.
• Europeans felt that Africans were going to kill all whites in Africa once they gained independence.
• Europeans felt that Africans were incapable of running a government.

What problem did African countries face after becoming independent?

• A lack of education.
• A decline in nationalism
• A rise in 

In 1884, European nations sat down at a meeting to carve up Africa.  This meeting is known as the _______.

• Belgium Conference
• London Conference
• Berlin Conference
• South African Treaty

Which leader was the last president under apartheid in South Africa?

• Nelson Mandela
• Pieter Mulder
• Thabo Mbeki
• F.W. de Klerk

What was the name of Nelson Mandela's Political party?

• Zulu Nation
• African Union
• African National Congress
• Kenyan National Unity Party

What is apartheid?

• Equality for all
• Western-style democracy
• Segregation of races
• Wanting a Monarchy

What was the main reason the European countries eventually set up colonies in Africa?

• To help settle conflicts in Africa
• They were invited to help develop natural resources
• To bring African laborers to Europe
• They wanted the natural resources found on the African Continent

The call of all Africans to unite for independence could be best described as ___.

• Ethnic groups
• Religious groups
• Berlin Conference
• Pan-African Movement