History of Africa

What is an Apartheid System?

• a system of laws that enforces segregation and discrimination

• a system that enforces the equal treatment of all citizens

• A system that enforces equal distribution of wealth in a country

During the 90's, international pressure from _________ led to a regime change in South Africa

• trade embargoes

• military invasion

• targeted air strikes

How did Nigeria gain their independence?

• a bloody rebellion modeled by the Mau Mau

• political pressure and largely peaceful negotiations

• Britain granted it at the End of World War II

New boundaries set up by European Countries led to....

• outbreak of civil wars

• economic prosperity

• rapid democratization

Which of the following was not a reason for Apartheid?

• to control the black majority

• to maintain a pool of cheap labor

• to seperate people of different races

• to consolidate services where needed

Jomo Kenyatta inspired nationalism and wanted what?

• The right to self-govern and independence

• increased territory and leadership

• control over neighboring African Countries

What current organization currently represents Pan-Africanism the best?

• The United Nations

• African Development

• The African Union

What obstacle did Nigeria face when trying to unite after gaining independence?

• The population was ethnically and religiously diverse

• The U.S. and Soviet Union wanted Nigeria

• Majority of Nigerians wanted to stay under British rule

How did Pan-Africanism support African Independence?

• Caused nations to compete for Power against each other

• it created a single african nation with many states

• it promoted communal pride in African Identity

How did partitioning cause lasting civil and regional conflicts?

• partitions ignored ethnic and political boundaries

• encouraged African countries to fight between.

• Europeans invested heavily in infrastructure