Africa Unit 2B Review

What is the term for a group of people who share a common language, culture, or history?

• Religious Group

• Denomination

• Ethnic Group

• Culture Group

Which statement BEST describes Jomo Kenyatta's importance in post-colonial Africa?

• He advocated non-violence in winning independence for Kenya.

• He led a revolution against the British who controlled his country.

• He allied with the Soviet Union to defeat the pro-capitalist government

• He accepted assistance from Fidel Castro to overthrow the British in Kenya.

Why did European countries establish colonies in Africa during the 19th century?

• they were rivals during the Cold War

• they wished to expand their economies

• the American Revolution made it possible

• the African kingdoms asked for Europe's help

Although this nation has made great progress in protecting the personal freedoms of its citizens since apartheid ended here in 1994, many people still live in poverty and the nation is faced with crime, corruption, and an HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Which country is being described by these statements?

• the Republic of Kenya

• the Kingdom of Ethiopia

• the Republic of South Africa

• the Republic of Saudi Arabia

In the late 1800s ____________ attempted to exert complete control over ___________ in order to control the gold and diamond industry there.

• Japan; China

• France, Indochina

• Spain; Latin America

• Great Britain; South Africa

Which number represents the country that has the LEAST amount of democracy, civil liberties, and personal freedoms?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

A person MOST often becomes the leader of a democracy by

• taking power by force.

• being elected by popular vote.

• being the first-born child of the previous leader.

• receiving votes from the people's representatives.

From 1965 to 1997, Joseph Mobutu controlled the country of Zaire (now called the Democratic Republic of the Congo). He amassed great personal wealth, was the only person on election ballots, and intimidated or murdered his opponents.

With this information, you could classify Mobutu's reign as being

• autocratic.

• republican.

• democratic.

• oligarchic.

One reason the cultures of North Africa developed differently from the cultures of the rest of Africa was that these areas of Africa were separated by the

• Arabian Sea

• Sahara Desert

• Congo River Basin

• Great Rift Valley

How is this map related to African issues in the mid-to-late-20th century?

• The divisions led to an new beginning of trade to control the new areas.

• The divisions led to an end of the fledgling "Pan-African" unity movement.

• The divisions led to ethnic conflicts following the independence of many African countries.

• Nationalist movements resulted in strengthening of colonial power throughout the continent.