Colonization of Africa Quiz

Which of these was an Economic motive for Europeans to colonize Africa in the late 1800s?

• to spread Christianity

• to gain natural resources

• for prestige / bragging rights

• all of the above

Who were the Mau Mau?

• A Kenyan political party.

• Violent nationalists in Kenya.

• Part of the African National Congress.

• Daniell Middle School mascot.

Which of the following is an effect of colonial rule in Africa?

• Conflict among Kings and queens in Europe.

• Conflict between African ethnic groups

• Fewer missionaries in Africa

• Economic growth within African countries

How did the Europeans divide up Africa?

• They asked Africans for suggestions about where to draw the borders

• They used artificial boundaries to divide Africa among themselves

• They carefully considered where different ethnic groups were located

• They divided Africa between America and Asian countries

What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference was to discuss:

The purpose of the Pan African Movement in Africa was to

• Develop a unified region.

• Create one African language.

• Create one African Government.

• Develop a unified political identity working for independence and the betterment of Africa.

How were the independence movements different in Kenya and Nigeria?

• France ruled over Nigeria.

• It was led by white people in Nigeria.

• Mau Mau were very peaceful in Kenya.

• Kenyans resisted with violence, while Nigerians used politics to gain independence.

How did World War I and World War II encourage nationalists in Africa?

• Africans who fought for their colonial rulers felt they had earned their independence by helping Europeans fight for “democracy.”

• England promised Africans their freedom during the wars.

• Germany promised to invade Africa and free the colonies.

• Africans learned to use violence.

What did the independence movements in Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa have in common?

• They had all been colonies of France.

• Their nationalists were all peaceful.

• Their nationalists were all violent.

• They were all colonies of Britain.

What was the apartheid system?

• A democratic government system

• Segregation of races

• Equality for all races

• An absolute monarchy