Scramble for Africa Review

What was the main reason Central Africa became a major hub for triangular trade during the 1400s?

• The region had advanced farming techniques.

• Slave labor demand for the plantation system in the 13 colonies.

• Central Africans willingly volunteered for work overseas.

What was the main motivation for European countries to colonize Africa in the late 1800s?

• To profit economically and politically by controlling resources and trade

• To explore and map unknown territories

• Select D

  To establish equal partnerships with African nations

What does the political cartoon about the 'Scramble for Africa' most likely represent?

• African nations dividing Europe among themselves.

• European powers competing to claim territories in Africa for colonization.

• Cooperation between European countries to help African nations.

“Failure by your Government to call the Convention makes it imperative for us to launch a full-scale and country-wide campaign for non-co-operation with your Government. There are two alternatives before you. Either you accede to our demands and call a National Convention of all South Africans to draw up a democratic Constitution, which will end the frightful policies of racial oppression pursued by your Government. By pursuing this course and abandoning the repressive and dangerous policies of your Government, you may still save our country from economic dislocation and ruin and from civil strife and bitterness.”
Second letter from Nelson Mandela to Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoerd (June 26, 1961)

What was the main purpose of Nelson Mandela’s letter to Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoerd in 1961?

• To request economic aid for South Africa

• To warn about the dangers of racial oppression and demand democratic reforms

Arjun lives in a rural village where he practices subsistence farming. What does this mean?

• Farming is the act or process of working the ground, planting seeds, and growing edible plants.

• a type of agriculture where farmers grow crops and raise livestock primarily to feed themselves and their families, with little or no surplus for sale or trade

Hannah and her family cultivate a small garden to grow vegetables and raise chickens primarily to feed themselves, rather than to sell at a market. What type of farming is this an example of?

• a family cultivating a small garden to grow vegetables and raise chickens primarily to feed themselves, rather than to sell at a market

• a large-scale operation where livestock, like cattle or sheep, are raised on extensive pastures or open ranges for meat or wool production,

Which one does not belong in the Elements of Culture?

• Food & Shelter

• Religion

• Language

• Climate

Elijah is studying the impact of global events on different countries' economies. Which headline would concern a country that exports oil?

• “Oil Prices in the World market Increase”

• “A New Model Electric Car to be Introduced to the United States”

Answer explanation

Why?
A country that exports oil would be primarily concerned with the price of oil in the world market, as fluctuations in oil prices directly impact its revenue from oil exports. An increase in oil prices generally benefits oil-exporting countries because they can sell their oil at higher prices, boosting their economy. Conversely, a decrease in oil prices would negatively impact their revenue.

What does the term “monotheism” mean?

• The belief in no gods.

• The practice of worshipping nature.

• The belief in one god. 

What action did the Indian National Congress take to help gain independence from the British?

• Accepted British rule in exchange for self-governance.

• Select C

  Formed alliances with other European countries.

• Select B

  Launched a campaign of boycott against British goods.