Unit 9 Summative Assessment

What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference?

• Teach Africans how to govern themselves independently.

• Discuss the best trade routes from Africa to Germany.

• Grant independence to African colonies.

• Partition African territory among European nations.

Who was NOT invited to the Berlin Conference?

• Leaders from Africa

• Leaders from Great Britain

• Leaders from Germany

• Leaders from France

How did Europeans determine new boundaries in Africa?

• They used existing borders that were already set up in Africa.

• They had many African leaders help draw the borders.

• They completely ignored existing borders and drew new ones that were convenient for them.

• They drew borders with Africa's different ethnic groups in mind, making sure they were separated.

Boundaries established by European governments that placed competing ethnic groups within the same country in Africa led to what?

• the spreading of Islam

• economic prosperity

• ethnic tensions, conflict, and civil wars

• widespread starvation and famine

Which country used violent attacks on colonists and colonial supporters to gain independence from Great Britain?

• Nigeria

• Kenya

• Liberia

• Ethiopia

The Mau Mau were

• a group of pacifists from Kenya

• a group of rebel fighters from Kenya

• a group of rebel fighters from Nigeria

• A group of pacifists from Nigeria

Which movement does this flag best represent?

• Nationalism

• Imperialism

• Pan-Africanism

• Colonialism

What is nationalism?

• A form of government

• Becoming a member of a country

• string belief and pride in one's country

• Joining a Nation

Together, what award was given to FW de Klerk and Nelson Mandela? 

• Peace Treaty Award
• United Nations Award
• Nobel Peace Prize

What happened to Nelson Mandela when he spoke out against apartheid and the ANC was banned? 

• He was killed
• He was imprisoned
• He was exiled
• He was put into office