Pan- African and Independence Movement

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

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.

In 1952 the Kikuyu, Meru and Kamba tribes of Kenya unified to fight against British rule and to attempt to create a free and independent Kenya.

What movement is being described?

• Pan-Africanism

• Imperialism

• Mau Mau

• Independence

In 1954 Africans were allowed to participate in Kenya's government but it wasn't until 1963 that this important event took place.

• Kenyan Independence

• Nigerian Independence

• Pan-Africanism

• British Independence

What type of conflict resulted from religious differences in Nigeria?

• There was not much conflict in Nigeria as most people practice the same religion.

• Uprisings against Britain

• Colonial War

• Civil War

For hundreds of years, outsiders did not enter the region now known as Kenya for what reason?

• wild animals

• inhospitable land

• fierce warrior tribes

• extreme weather conditions

Who was a staunch supporter of Pan Africanism who eventually became Kenya's president?

• Nnamdi Azikiwe

• Joseph Kenyatta

• Marcus Garvey

• Martin Luther King

When did Kenya gain it’s independence from Britain?

• 1973

• 1963

• 1863

• 1873

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

In 1960 Nigeria gained ______________ from Britain.

• Independence

• Resources

• Military Aid

• Financial Aid