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WorksheetsAfrica HIStory
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 17mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The Africans of the Pan-African movement wanted __________________ from European colonization and needed ____________ to achieve it.
a)
independence, nationalism
b)
equality, civil war
c)
tension, partitoning
d)
repeal, famine
2.
When a country controls the lands of another to gain from their resources...
a)
imperialism/colonialism
b)
segregation
c)
enclave
d)
partition
3.
How did the Europeans “partition” Africa?
a)
At the Berlin Conference in 1884 the European countries divided Africa for natural resources.
b)
At the Paris Conference in 1886 the European countries divided Africa for natural resources.
c)
European countries just showed up with their military and took over.
d)
Europe never took anything from Africa.
4.
This country wanted to have independence so they “fought with words” (using political negotiations, not violent ones) against Britain so that they could be free from them.
a)
Nigeria
b)
Kenya
c)
Both
d)
Neither
5.
This country had a VIOLENT split from British rule.
a)
Nigeria
b)
Kenya
c)
Both
d)
Neither
6.
What word means “strong belief/pride in one’s country”?
a)
Nationalism
b)
Militarism
c)
Alliance
d)
Independence
7.
The Apartheid laws affected which African nation?
a)
Nigeria
b)
Kenya
c)
South Sudan
d)
South Africa
8.
Who became South Africa’s first black president in 1994?
a)
Nelson Mandela
b)
Barack Obama
c)
F.W. de Klerk
d)
Kwame Nkrumah
9.
This racial group was the minority in South Africa during Apartheid though they controlled its government and economy.
a)
White Europeans (Boers/Afrikaners)
b)
Black Europeans
c)
Coloured Africans
d)
Black Africans
10.
The name for the set of laws in South Africa that enforced segregation. They were put in place by the Afrikaners/Boers.
a)
Apartheid
b)
Afrikans
c)
Pan-Africanism
d)
Eurowar
11.
Which South African president began repealing the apartheid laws? He also released political prisoners from the apartheid era.
a)
F. W. De Klerk
b)
Pik Botha
c)
Jongintaba Dalindyebo
d)
Nelson Mandela
12.
This was achieved by most African nations due to the negative economic impact of WWII and the pressure of Pan-Africanism. What was it?
a)
African independence
b)
European Rebuilding
c)
African National Congress
d)
European Partitioning
13.
The boundaries created by the Europeans were this to the Africans as they had no real meaning. What's the best word?
a)
artificial
b)
apartheid
c)
continuity
d)
discrimination
14.
Nigeria and Kenya were former colonies of this once mighty nation?
a)
Great Britain
b)
France
c)
Spain
d)
Belgium
15.
Through European Partitioning, _________ ___________ were divided and this led to political instability (civil wars).
a)
ethnic groups
b)
political groups
c)
career groups
d)
social groups
16.
This is a war in a country involving two or more groups. What is it called?
a)
civil war
b)
guerilla warfare
c)
call of duty
d)
mortal combat
17.
This movement had 2 primary goals:
1. To unite people of African descent (still in Africa and around the world), reminding them that they have a common culture and history, so they should work to the same goals.
2. To end European Colonization in Africa (get all African nations their own political freedom.)
1. To unite people of African descent (still in Africa and around the world), reminding them that they have a common culture and history, so they should work to the same goals.
2. To end European Colonization in Africa (get all African nations their own political freedom.)
a)
Pan-Africanism
b)
Slavery
c)
Berlin Conference
d)
Partitioning
18.
Why did apartheid begin?
a)
white people were considered inferior to colored people
b)
white people wanted to maintain wealth and control
c)
all South Africans were uneducated
d)
people did not feel comfortable with segregation
19.
How was apartheid eventually abolished?
a)
The international community excluded South Africans from important events such as the Olympics.
b)
Many countries began economic sanctions against South Africa.
c)
F. W. De Klerk released many ANC members from prison and began to repeal apartheid legislation.
d)
All of the above answers are correct and you should slowly read them all.
20.
What did Nigerian and Kenyan independence movements have in common?
a)
violent rebellion
b)
peaceful protest
c)
nationalist movements
d)
french revolution
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