Which sentences from the text support this statement?

The sentences that support the statement are...

The sentences that contradict the statement are...

The sentences that summarize the text are...

The sentences that introduce the topic are...

Which event in Mandela’s life happened before the official beginning of apartheid, based on the timeline?

Mandela was convicted of treason

Mandela retired as president of South Africa

Why did Europeans first take an interest in the African continent?

They were interested in the trade routes to avoid taxes and have pit stops.

They were engaged in the slave trade.

They wanted to control African industry.

They wanted African agricultural products

What is the definition of “assimilation”?

Giving up one’s own customs and adopting those of another culture.

Refusing to give up one’s language for another one.

Demanding the return of a king as a national leader.

Refusing to change religions even though you are ordered to do so.

Which organization was formed to work for equality in the country of South Africa, and to end Apartheid?

Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

What is the apartheid system?

Legal segregation of races in South Africa

What decision did South African President F.W. de Klerk eventually make about the country’s apartheid laws?

He began to repeal the apartheid laws

He added many new and even harsher laws

He lifted segregation restrictions on those living in South African cities

He worked to spread apartheid laws to nations neighboring South Africa

The text explains that under the system of apartheid, many black South Africans ended up working in gold mines for white bosses. In these gold mines, workers were often not allowed to talk to each other. What was an effect of this?

Workers used their gumboots to communicate, leading to the creation of gumboot dancing.

Workers left the mines and returned to rural areas.

Workers were given better working conditions.

Workers were allowed to form unions.

Based on the passage, gumboot dancing has influenced the world after apartheid ended in which of the following ways?

It became a popular form of entertainment worldwide.

It was banned in many countries.

It lost its cultural significance.

It was only performed in South Africa.

What is the main idea of this text?

Gumboot dancing is a unique rhythmic dance that was first invented in South Africa as a way for miners in gold mines to communicate with one another.

Black South African miners who worked in gold mines during apartheid faced terrible working conditions.

In the 1900s, the government in South Africa had a system of laws that kept white and non-white people apart.

Since the end of apartheid, gumboot dancing has thrived in South Africa and beyond as it has inspired dancers and musicians around the world.

Which was a part of early European plans for Africa?

Protecting trade and transportation routes.

Bringing Islam to the African people.

Acquiring animals for European zoos.

What was significant about Nelson Mandela’s election to political office in South Africa in 1994?

He was the first black president of South Africa

He was elected as a representative of the Zulu nation

He united the Zulu and Ashanti people in order to win the election

He was the overwhelming choice of British citizens living in South Africa

How could the political situation in Nigeria today be described?

The government is still unstable due to corruption and terrorism.

Ghana took over Nigeria in a regional war several years ago

The United Nations has taken over the government of Nigeria

Nigeria currently has a government that is able to deal effectively with all its problems

What was Nelson Mandela’s attitude toward the people who had been responsible for the old government of South Africa?

He felt the different races needed to try to work together in the new government

Many of the old leaders were sent to jail on his orders

He turned the leaders over to the United Nations for punishment

He tried to have all the old government officials exiled to other countries

Why did the European countries eventually set up colonies in Africa?

They needed the raw material found on the African continent.

They wanted to bring African laborers to Europe.

Africans invited them in to help develop their natural resources.

They wanted to help African nations settle ethnic and tribal disputes.

Why was the government of Kenya criticized after independence, even though it was led by Africans?

The government was controlled by only one party

They voted to bring the old king back to power

They put an apartheid system of government into place

The new government refused to trade with western countries

What conflict broke out in Nigeria after independence was declared?

Religious conflict between Muslims and Christians.

A government decision that handled rule over to a dictator.

Protests by women in Nigeria who demanded equal rights

Arguments over writing a constitution that called for apartheid

Describe current elections in South Africa since 1994.

Elections have high voter turn out and are peaceful.

Elections are full of corruption.

Only the white people can vote.

Why did many of the boundaries of the new African states created after World War II cause problems?

The boundaries split tribes and kinship groups and were known artificial political boundaries.

All the boundaries carefully followed the paths of rivers.

All of the new countries were too large to rule effectively.

Europeans drew the boundaries so they could keep all the mineral wealth for themselves.

The main goal of the Pan-Africa movement was to

Get Africans to think of themselves as one people and to work together

End any support for the African National Congress

Immediately overthrow all of the ruling governments in Africa

Get all African nations to becomes members of the United Nations

Why were the boundaries of the new Africa stated created after World War II the cause of problems?

The boundaries ignored where different cultural and tribal groups lived.

The boundaries carefully followed the paths of rivers.

All of the new countries were too large to rule effectively.

Europeans drew the boundaries so they could keep all the mineral wealth for themselves.

How long was Nelson Mandela in Prison Based on timeline?

Can not determine from timeline.

Which sentence is true based on the information in the timeline?

Nelson Mandela lived to see the end of apartheid in South Africa

Racial prejudice did not exist in South Africa after 1990.

South African government freed Nelson Mandela in the 21st century

The people of South Africa did not trust Nelson Mandela after he was imprisoned

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What letter represents Kenya?

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does letter A represent? (Refer to the map of Africa with labeled letters)

Kenya

Nigeria

Democratic Republic of Congo

Egypt

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the strip of dry grassland that is located south of the Sahara?

Savanna

Sahara

Sahel

Rain forest

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the hot, dry grasslands that are located near the Equator that cover almost half of Africa called?

Rain forest

Sahel

Savanna

Sahara

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Refer to the map of Africa with labeled letters. What does Letter C represent?

Egypt

Nigeria

Sudan

Kenya

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does letter B Represent?

Nigeria

Kenya

Sudan

South Africa

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which river is located in western Africa, flows through Guinea, Mali, Niger, Benin, and Nigeria?

Congo river

Lake Victoria

Niger River

nile river.

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EOC Practice 1 - Africa Map Question

What letter represents Kenya?

What does letter A represent? (Refer to the map of Africa with labeled letters)

What is the name of the strip of dry grassland that is located south of the Sahara?

What are the hot, dry grasslands that are located near the Equator that cover almost half of Africa called?

Refer to the map of Africa with labeled letters. What does Letter C represent?

What does letter B Represent?

Which river is located in western Africa, flows through Guinea, Mali, Niger, Benin, and Nigeria?

Refer to the map of Africa. What does letter E represent?

Refer to the map of Africa. What does letter D represent?

What does F represent?

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