Ms Pires' 2nd African Quiz

Which of the following was not a main reason for European colonialism in Africa?

• Africa had a vast amount natural resources

• help Africans quickly become a developed continent

• expanding trade networks

• spreading Christianity and other cultural practices

Which of the following statements about Africa below is false?

• As countries gained their independence following the colonial period, poverty, ethnocentrism,

• There is very little development in the continent due to European exploitation of people, resources, etc...

• Africa lacks the needed natural resources to become a successful world power.

• The continent of Africa is rich in natural resources but lacks needed medical supplies and the infrastructure to become development.

All of the following were effects of European Colonization of Africa except:

• European languages and religions continuing to be a part of life.

• civil wars inside newly formed countries.

• increased development came with more independence.

• government corruption.

The _____River flows through the country.

• Albert
• Edward
• Congo
• Kiwu

Democratic Republic of Congo became independent in the year of _____

• 1965

• 1960

• 1968

In which region of Africa is Democratic Republic of Congo located?

• Northern Africa

• East Africa

• Southern Africa

• Central Africa

The climate of Congo is?

• Desert

• Continental

• Tropical

A few minerals found in the country are _______,____,______,_______.

• Diamond,Gold,Silver,Uranium
• Potash , Gold , silver
• I don't know
• All of the above.

What nation outside of Africa has invested hundreds of billions in Africa and have built stadiums, highways, airports, schools, hospitals and, in Angola, an entire city

• USA

• UK

• China

• Syria

China began its activity in Africa in the 1970's by installing ________ in friendly nations

• Internet

• Running Water

• Electricity

• Railways