Post Colonial Governments of Africa Part (A)

1. What was the significance of the 1884 Berlin Conference?

• a. European countries subdivided Africa for colonial rule.

• a. European countries established a timeline for granting independence to African colonies.

• a. Germany signed a treaty ending the Franco-Prussian War.

• a. England and Germany allied to usurp African territory that was held by France and the Netherlands.

Which of the following statements best describes the HIV/AIDS infection rate today?

• a. Most people infected with HIV/AIDS live in countries outside of Africa.

• a. Africa is home to 15% of the world’s population, and about 15% of people with HIV live in Africa.

• a. Due to advancements in medicine, few people in the world are infected with HIV/AIDS.

• a. Africa is home to less than 15% of the world’s population, and 68% of people with HIV live in Africa.

1. Which of the following statements about the economic conditions in post-colonial Africa is false?

• a. Africa has struggled to educate its people, and one of its biggest challenges is a poorly trained workforce.

• a. Africa is home to a wealth of mineral resources, such as diamonds and gold.

• The economies of African countries often rely on a single cash crop, such as coffee

• a. Corporations are eager to invest in Africa because of cheap labor and widespread infrastructure

1. Which of the following statements about South Africa during apartheid is most accurate?

• The majority of South Africa's population was white, and non-whites were legally discriminated agains

• Whites held all positions of power in South Africa, even though they were a minority in the population.

• All races had the right to vote in South Africa, but white citizens tended to win elections.

• Although some discrimination existed, non-whites participated in all aspects of society.

1. Which of the following characteristics was shared by most African countries that were granted independence in the 1960s?

• They were taken over by communist dictatorships.

• They underwent periods of rapid economic growth.

• They experienced years of conflict, war, and poverty

• They promoted free elections and embraced democracy.