History of Africa

Which policy led to the creation of European colonies in Africa?

• apartheid

• assimilation

• imperialism

• nationalism

From which European country did Kenya and Nigeria gain their independence?

• Belgium

• France

• Great Britain

• the Netherlands

How did the Pan-African movement affect African nationalism?

• it inspired residents of some colonies to seek independence

• it provided a plan for poorer countries to improve their economies

• it created a way for people to return to their homeland of Africa

• it allowed leaders of ethnic groups to form military alliances

Which of the following contributed to Nigeria's independence movement?

• African Union

• African National Congress

• Apartheid

• Pan-African movement

Why was the system of apartheid set up in South Africa?

• to give all people of South Africa the right to vote

• to create industrial jobs for rural South Africans

• to separate the races and discriminate against non-whites

• to create an education system that would modernize the country

Which change was a result of nationalism in Kenya?

• Kenya became an independent country.

• Kenya experienced a decrease in population.

• Kenya began to allow religious freedom for citizens.

• Kenya started decreasing the size of its militaries.

Who ended the ban on the African National Congress and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993?

• F.W. deKlerk

• Robert Mugabe

• Gamal Abdel Nasser

• Muammar al-Qaddafi

When European countries were trying to get as much land as possible in Africa... what was that called?

• Apartheid

• the Mau Mau rebellion

• Scramble for Africa

• the Pan African movement

What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference?

• to end civil war between ethnic groups

• so the British could colonize Kenya

• to split up Africa

• to create a new South Africa

Why were Europeans interested in Africa?

• wide variety of physical features for tourism

• wide variety of wildlife

• rich cultural and religious traditions

• rich natural resources