African History Quiz #1

What is the world's second largest continent?

• North America

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

How many countries are there in Africa?

• 100

• 30

• 10

• 52

What is the world's largest desert?

• Gobi Desert

• Sahara Desert

• Arabian Desert

• Kalahari Desert

Which river is the largest in Africa?

• Yangtze River

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Mississippi River

What is the system where a strong country takes wealth and raw materials from another country called?

• Communism

• Colonialism

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

Which European conference discussed ways to take control of African countries to gain access to resources?

• Vienna Conference

• Paris Conference

• Berlin Conference

• London Conference

Which two African countries were able to maintain their freedom and independence during European colonization?

• Tanzania and Uganda

• Kenya and South Africa

• Nigeria and Ghana

• Liberia and Ethiopia

What was the main motivation for Europeans to 'civilize' the Africans?

• Religious conversion

• Political dominance

• Racial superiority

• Economic gain

What was the main negative impact of European colonization on African natives?

• Economic prosperity

• Loss of natural resources

• Military security

• Loss of cultural identity

Which natural resource has been a growing source of income for some African countries?

• Oil

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Uranium