WorksheetsAfrica Unit 2B Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is the term for a group of people who share a common language, culture, or history?
Religious Group
Denomination
Ethnic Group
Culture Group
Which statement BEST describes Jomo Kenyatta's importance in post-colonial Africa?
He advocated non-violence in winning independence for Kenya.
He led a revolution against the British who controlled his country.
He allied with the Soviet Union to defeat the pro-capitalist government
He accepted assistance from Fidel Castro to overthrow the British in Kenya.
Why did European countries establish colonies in Africa during the 19th century?
they were rivals during the Cold War
they wished to expand their economies
the American Revolution made it possible
the African kingdoms asked for Europe's help
Although this nation has made great progress in protecting the personal freedoms of its citizens since apartheid ended here in 1994, many people still live in poverty and the nation is faced with crime, corruption, and an HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Which country is being described by these statements?
the Republic of Kenya
the Kingdom of Ethiopia
the Republic of South Africa
the Republic of Saudi Arabia
In the late 1800s ____________ attempted to exert complete control over ___________ in order to control the gold and diamond industry there.
Japan; China
France, Indochina
Spain; Latin America
Great Britain; South Africa
Which number represents the country that has the LEAST amount of democracy, civil liberties, and personal freedoms?
1
2
3
4
A person MOST often becomes the leader of a democracy by
taking power by force.
being elected by popular vote.
being the first-born child of the previous leader.
receiving votes from the people's representatives.
From 1965 to 1997, Joseph Mobutu controlled the country of Zaire (now called the Democratic Republic of the Congo). He amassed great personal wealth, was the only person on election ballots, and intimidated or murdered his opponents.
With this information, you could classify Mobutu's reign as being
autocratic.
republican.
democratic.
oligarchic.
One reason the cultures of North Africa developed differently from the cultures of the rest of Africa was that these areas of Africa were separated by the
Arabian Sea
Sahara Desert
Congo River Basin
Great Rift Valley
How is this map related to African issues in the mid-to-late-20th century?
The divisions led to an new beginning of trade to control the new areas.
The divisions led to an end of the fledgling "Pan-African" unity movement.
The divisions led to ethnic conflicts following the independence of many African countries.
Nationalist movements resulted in strengthening of colonial power throughout the continent.
Who was the last president before Nelson Mandela's election and was the one to officially end apartheid?
Desmond Tutu
Jomo Kenyatta
F.W. de Klerk
Winnie Mandela
Which of these represents a cause of Pan-Africanism following World War I?
to demand democratic reform
to demand to join the League of Nations
to unite all the countries under one currency
to support African independence and nationalism
Which of these would be the BIGGEST threat to combating the spread of HIV/AIDS in Africa?
a disruption in the exporting of oil
political instability within a country
a trade embargo with the Middle East
boycotting the next Summer Olympic games
Which of these is MOST associated with the word apartheid?
racial discrimination
people moving
immigration
farming
In May of 2015, Muhammadu Buhari became President of Nigeria. As President, he is the head of state, head of government, and the leader of the Executive branch of government.
Using the information given, you can tell that Nigeria can be classified as a
Unitary State.
Presidential Democracy.
Parliamentary Democracy
Constitutional Monarchy.
In Nigeria, the President is elected by popular vote, and is the head of state, head of government, and the leader of the Executive branch of government.
In South Africa, the President is elected by the Parliament, and is the head of state and the head of government.
Using this information, you can tell that Nigeria operates as a ___ and South Africa is a ___.
Unitary State; Confederal State
Presidential Democracy; Parliamentary Democracy
Parliamentary Democracy; Presidential Democracy
Constitutional Democracy; Parliamentary Democracy
Which of these is NOT a major problem experienced by many African countries due to political instability?
limited access to education
food shortages and malnutrition
a significant decrease in birth rates
lack of medical treatment and supplies
__________________
arrested and served 27 years in prison
President of South Africa from 1994-1999
received a Nobel Peace Prize
What person's name could be used as a title for this chart?
Muhammad Ali
Nelson Mandela
Mohandas Gandhi
Alexander the Great
Arab
Ashanti
Bantu
Swahili
What would be the BEST title for this group of terms?
Countries of Northern Africa
Ethnic Groups Found in Africa
Countries of Sub-Saharan Africa
Origins of African Slaves in the 1500s
Which of these is the dominant language group of Sub-Saharan Africa?
Afrikaans
Bantoid
Bantu
Semitic
In 1986, nations of the world began organizing economic protests against the country of South Africa. The United States, Japan, and the European Community all issued a series of sanctions against the government and the businesses of the southern African nation.
Which of these BEST explains the purpose of these sanctions?
South Africa became major allies of the Soviet Union
South Africa trading with Middle Eastern terrorist organizations.
South Africa refused to stop committing acts of foreign terrorism
South Africa continued its enforcement of a system of racial discrimination.
Choose all the responses that are characteristics of religious groups.
shared race
shared God(s)
shared sacred text
shared religious laws
shared national origin
South Africa has a parliamentary form of government. Choose all the responses that describe this system of government in South Africa.
The Deputy President is appointed by the President.
The Parliament consists of a Senate and National Assembly.
The president is elected directly by the votes of citizens.
The political party with the most members in the National Assembly elects the President.
The Parliament is bicameral consisting of a National Council of Provinces and a National Assembly.
Which of these was a result of nationalist movements in countries like Nigeria and Kenya?
Colonialism
Independence
Dictatorships
Artificial Boundaries
-Freedom fighters -United multiple tribes in Kenya -Believed force was necessary -Led a violent rebellion against the British
What group is being described above?
Bantu
Colonizers
Ashanti
Mau Mau
