African Decolonization

What event is associated with the division and colonization of Africa by European powers?

• The Cold War

• The Berlin Conference

• World War I

• The Industrial Revolution

In what year did Ghana gain formal independence?

• 1957

• 1960

• 1963

• 1965

What was the role of Kwame Nkrumah in Ghana after independence?

• King

• Prime Minister and later President

• Military General

• Foreign Minister

Which claim is best supported by the evidence included in these maps?

• Egypt and Ethiopia are no longer part of Africa.

• By 1980, most African countries had become independent.

• By 1950, most of Africa was controlled by Russia or the United States.

• The Union of South Africa was renamed Namibia.

What does this map show?

• Few nations in Africa are independent today.
  
• Most of Africa was independent before 1950.
• Once one colony became independent, others followed quickly.
• European countries still control most of Africa.

Which African country was the first to gain independence in the 20th century?

• Nigeria

• Ghana

• Egypt

• South Africa

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DOK Level 1: Recall

___________________ led the independence movement of the Gold Coast, which became Ghana.

• Nehru

• Gandhi

• Nkrumah

• M'Baku

Which factor led to frequent changes in leadership in newly independent African states?

• Many states rewrote their constitutions multiple times shortly after gaining experience.

• Many states did not have well-established governments.

• Widespread famine caused many leaders to die while in office.

• Many states placed short limits on leaders' terms in office.

Which African leader is known for his role in the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa?

• Nelson Mandela

• Julius Nyerere

• Patrice Lumumba

• Haile Selassie

What is the meaning of apartheid?

• Inferior
• Apartness
• Superior
• Closedness