Africa: Colonization and Independence

The modern day political boundaries, civil wars, and conflicts found in Africa can often be traced back to which of the following event?

• A  European partitioning and colonization
• A  Ancient African trading empires
• A  European cooperation in the late 1800s
• A  Asian invasions in the 1800s

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

Kenya gained independence in 1963 after a rise in the beliefs of the citizens that they had much common ground, should govern themselves, and could express their culture better on their own.  This intense belief in one’s country is known as which philosophy?

• Nepotism
• Capitalism
• Nationalism
• Confucianism

Which is NOT a primary goal of the Pan-African movement?

• Worldwide African unity
• Increase agricultural production in Africa
• Decreased violence in African communities
• Creating a sense of “belonging” for all Africans

How has the Pan-African movement had an impact on the world?

• Economies in African countries use it to trade with other countries.
• It has led to more civil wars and political corruption in Africa.
• Because it is so small, the movement has not had an affect outside of Africa.
• It has tried to unify citizens in African countries and African citizens around the world.

*Seeks to unify African citizens
*Tries to make African countries more independent
 *Believes Africans across the continent share common bonds and connections
The statements in the list above describe which idea?

• Apartheid
• African Culture
• The Pan-African movement
• The European partitioning of Africa

Which statement BEST summarizes the reasons for European exploration?

• European explorers were trying to prove that the earth was not flat.
• Europeans were looking to find ways to ease overcrowding in their cities.
• The monarchs of Europe were trying to develop and use new sailing technologies.
• The Europeans were trying to expand their territories, gather riches, and spread their religion.

Which was NOT a reason for the establishment of European colonies overseas?

• Europeans wanted to spread Christianity to other peoples.
• European industry needed more sources of natural resources.
• Europeans were interested in learning from other cultures.
• Europeans thought that colonies would buy European products.

What two European countries colonized the largest portions of Africa?

• Belgium and Italy
• Spain and Portugal
• Russia and Germany
• Britain and France

Europeans first got interested in African for this reasons (Pick All that Apply)

• for trade route purposes

• It was a popular tourist spot

• The great fishing and hunting

• They got lost and found the contient