Algerian History and Culture

When did the French colonization of Algeria begin?

• 1800

• 1830

• 1880

• 1900

Who led early Algerian resistance against French colonization?

• Ahmed Ben Bella

• Houaari Boumediene

• Emir Abdelkadir

• Napoleon Bonaparte

What religion was a major part of Algerian culture before French rule?

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Islam

What was one reason France colonized Algeria?

• To fight piracy and expand Mediterannean power

• To spread democracy

• To stop a civil war in Algeria

• To find gold mines

How long did French rule in Algeria last?

• 50 years

• 90 years

• 132 years

• 200 years

Whaat major resistance group led the fight for independence in the 20th century?

• FLN (National Liberation Front)

• NATO

• OPEC

• League of Nations

When did Algeria gain independence?

• 1945

• 1954

• 1962

• 1970

What was one major effect of French imperialism on Algeria?

• Complete economic equality

• Cultural suppression and land loss for Algerians

• Introduction of democracy and equal rights

• Rejection of French culture

What language is widely spoken in Algeria today due to French colonization?

• English

• Arabic

• Spanish

• French

How did French settlers affect social structure in Algeria?

• They created equality between all groups.

• They gained privileged staatus while Algerians faced discrimination.

• They abolished all traditional customs.

• They helped promote indigenous culture.