African History and Independence

African History and Independence

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Jean Jackson

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Zimbabwe known as before it gained independence in 1980?

Northern Rhodesia

Southern Rhodesia

Nyasaland

Bechuanaland

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa from 1948 to the early 1990s called?

Colonialism

Apartheid

Segregation Act

Racial Divide

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which significant historical achievement is Ghana known for among sub-Saharan African nations?

Being the first to discover gold

Being the first to gain independence from colonial rule

Developing the largest ancient empire

Establishing the first democratic republic

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which major civil conflict occurred in Nigeria between 1967 and 1970, resulting in a significant humanitarian crisis?

The Nigerian Civil War (Biafran War)

The Yoruba-Hausa Conflict

The Niger Delta Uprising

The Boko Haram Insurgency

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique historical distinction does Ethiopia hold regarding European colonization in Africa?

It was the first African nation to invite European powers.

It was the only African nation to successfully resist sustained European colonization.

It was colonized by multiple European powers simultaneously.

It voluntarily joined a European empire.