Decolonization of Africa Quiz

First Name, Last Name

Class Period

• 1st Period
• 4th Period
• 5th Period
• 6th Period
• 7th Period

Along with France, which country held the most colonies in Africa?

• Italy
• Britain
• Liberia
• Germany

Which of the following was NOT a reason decolonization was a problem?

• Boundaries set by European nations did not take into account ethnic groups.
• There was a lack of educated citizens to take over the government.
• African nations were focused on only one export, making the economies weak.
• African nations were excited to have control over their own nations.

Which of the following is an accurate description of the “White Man’s Burden?

• Europeans felt it was their duty to control others
• Europeans caused conflicts between African ethnic groups.
• Europeans felt it was their duty to make Africans “civilized.”
• Europeans forced Africans to fight for their nations during World War II

Of the following, which country received their independence FIRST?

• Chad
• Madagascar
• Lesotho
• Egypt

In which decade did African nations experience the MOST independence?

• 1950s
• 1960s
• 1970s
• 1980s

Which two countries were never controlled by Europeans?

• South Africa and Eritrea
• Zimbabwe and Nigeria
• Mali and Algeria
• Ethiopia and Liberia

What is the most likely reason there were more wars for independence later in the timeline?

• Africans became angrier as time went on.
• The European countries were not as willing to let these areas go easily.
• The European countries wanted to help their colonies set up their government.
• The Africans developed superior weapons.

Which of the following statements is NOT an accurate statement according to the map?

• Northern Africa was the first to get their independence
• Most of central Africa gained their independence during the 1960s.
• Most of northern Africa gained their independence during the 1970s.
• Most African countries gained their independence in the 1960s.