7th Grade Social Studies Unit 1 & 2

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The Berlin Conference of 1884–1885 was a part of the "Imperialism of Africa" that took place in the 1870s and 1880s. The conference was held to prevent conflict between European countries.

How did the Berlin Conference cause conflict and hardship throughout Africa?

• The Europeans ignored existing borders, cultural differences, and historical conflicts when they created new boundaries.

• The Europeans created new trade barriers between Africa and Europe, which caused the African economy to decline.

• Some African countries were represented at the conference, which caused other African countries to resent them.

• Some Asian countries participated in the conference, leading to violent cultural clashes between colonizing powers.

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Which of these countries does the Nile River flow through?

• DR (Democratic Republic) of Congo

• Nigeria

• South Africa

• Sudan

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Which statement about Kofi and Shamsa is most likely correct?

• Kofi and Shamsa are the same ethnicity and follow the same religion.

• Kofi and Shamsa are different ethnicities and follow the same religion.

• Kofi and Shamsa are the same ethnicity and follow different religions.

• Kofi and Shamsa are different ethnicities and follow different religions.

Because the economy of a certain country relies heavily on steel production, its government only allows a set amount of foreign steel to be brought into the country each year. What type of barrier to trade is this an example of?

• an embargo

• an export tariff

• an import tariff

• a quota

What was one of the primary goals of the Pan-African Movement in the twentieth century?

• to bring an end to colonial rule in Africa

• to improve trade between African and European countries

• to encourage foreign investment in Africa

• to encourage African countries to create market economies

Why would a government impose a tariff on imports?

• to increase competition in domestic markets

• to lower prices of goods for domestic consumers

• to protect domestic producers from foreign competition

• to motivate domestic producers to improve product quality

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Azizi lives near the coast of Kenya. This is the traditional homeland of his people. He is a devout Muslim and prays every day. He speaks the official language of Kenya, which is from the Bantu family of languages.

Which statement about Azizi's ethnicity is most likely correct?

• Azizi is an Arab man.

• Azizi is an Ashanti man.

• Azizi is a Kurdish man.

• Azizi is a Swahili man.

How were the nationalist movements in Nigeria and Kenya similar?

• Both movements were attempts to overthrow military dictators.

• Both movements led to long periods of peace and economic growth.

• Both movements were attempts to gain independence from Great Britain.

• Both movements led to rapid economic shifts from agriculture to industry.

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Which numeral represents Kenya?

• I

• II

• III

• IV

Which statement about religious diversity in Africa is correct?

• Today, most Africans follow traditional religions, though a small percentage are Muslim.

• Today, most Africans follow traditional religions, though a small percentage are Christian.

• Today, most Africans follow Islam or Christianity, though traditional religions are also practiced.

• Today, most Africans follow Buddhism or Hinduism, though traditional religions are also practiced.