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Unit 6 Quiz Review

Total questions: 47

Worksheet time: 24mins

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, partitioning

d)

repeal, famine

2.

This country had a violent split from British rule.

a)

Nigeria

b)

Kenya

c)

Both

d)

Neither

3.

What word means “strong belief/pride in one's country”?

a)

Nationalism

b)

Militarism

c)

Alliance

d)

Independence

4.

Which once mighty nation were Nigeria and Kenya former colonies of?

a)

Great Britain

b)

France

c)

Spain

d)

Belgium

5.

This movement had two primary goals:

1. To unite people of African descent, both in Africa and around the world, reminding them that they share a common culture and history, and should therefore work towards the same goals.

2. To end European colonization in Africa and achieve political freedom for all African nations.

a)

Pan-Africanism

b)

Slavery

c)

Berlin Conference

d)

Partitioning

6.

What did the Nigerian and Kenyan independence movements have in common?

a)

Violent rebellion

b)

Peaceful protest

c)

Nationalist movements

d)

French revolution

7.

What was the main goal of the Pan-African Movement?

a)

The purpose of the Pan African Movement was to establish independence among European Nations.

b)

To walk for independence.

c)

The purpose of the Pan African Movement was to establish independence among African nations.

d)

To stand up for those who could not.

8.

Why was the Pan African movement so important?

a)

It forced African countries to become members of the United Nations.

b)

It created an ethnic division that led to civil war in many African countries.

c)

It granted African countries sovereignty from their European colonizers.

d)

It allowed unity to exist among Africans and ignited nationalist movements.

9.

Which country's independence movement involved the Mau Mau uprising?

a)

Kenya

b)

Nigeria

c)

South Africa

d)

South Africa & Nigeria

10.

This country sought independence through political negotiations, not violence, against Britain. Which country is it?

a)

Nigeria

b)

Kenya

c)

Both

d)

Neither

11.

This country became independent of British rule in 1960, through peaceful measures. It is an oil-rich nation with political corruption, civil wars, and military coups.

a)

Kenya

b)

South Africa

c)

Nigeria

d)

Ethiopia

12.

This country became independent of British rule in 1963, after having uprisings and violent attacks trigger their own constitution.

a)

Nigeria

b)

Kenya

c)

Ghana

d)

Somalia

13.

What is Pan-Africanism?

a)

A belief in colonizing and controlling another country or foreign land

b)

Coming from one or more of the hundreds of different African tribes

c)

A nationalist movement across the African continent with the goal of creating a unified African political identity

d)

The use of authority or power in a cruel or unfair manner

14.

Pan-Africanism was a response to many negative actions that resulted from imperialism, but one major factor was ____________________________.

a)

Racial Discrimination

b)

Racial Equality

c)

Slave Trade

15.

How did nationalism help Nigeria achieve independence?

a)

Europeans carelessly divided land and grouped African cultures together.

b)

It caused them to become extremely violent.

c)

It did not help and the British still rule them to this day.

d)

It helped them to realize that they liked British rule.

16.

What type of conflict resulted from religious differences in Nigeria?

a)

There was not much conflict in Nigeria as most people practice the same religion.

b)

Uprisings against Britain.

c)

Colonial War.

d)

Civil War.

17.

The idea that peoples of African descent have common interests and should be unified is known as:

a)

Nationalism

b)

Imperialism

c)

Pan-Africanism

d)

Communism

18.

Africans were able to make an impact in their fight against colonial powers

a)

after World War I

b)

after World War II

c)

after the Vietnam War

d)

after 1990

19.

APARTHEID occurred in which country?

a)

England

b)

Malta

c)

South America

d)

South Africa

20.

Which two main human rights were violated by apartheid?

a)

The right to eat

b)

The right to equality

c)

The right to travel

d)

The right to freedom

21.

The word APARTHEID means...

a)

Friendship

b)

Apartness

c)

Racism

d)

A big apartment

22.

What did this man do?

a)

Fought against apartheid

b)

Advocated for the human rights of black people

c)

Supported apartheid

d)

Became the first black president in South Africa

23.

Apartheid mainly divided people according to...

a)

Gender

b)

Age

c)

Race

d)

Religion

24.

During Apartheid, how were black people treated by white people?

a)

Fairly.

b)

Very badly.

c)

Equally.

25.

White people in government set up a number of laws and APARTHEID started.

a)

148 laws

b)

148 buildings

c)

148 football teams

d)

148 schools

26.

Mandela was arrested after fighting for the human rights of blacks. He was jailed for...

a)

27 years.

b)

37 years.

c)

27 months.

d)

37 months.

27.

When did Apartheid start?

a)

1938

b)

1948

c)

2008

d)

1984

28.

Nelson Mandela joined a political party to fight apartheid. What was the name of the party?

a)

Labour Party

b)

Nationalist Party

c)

African National Congress

d)

South Africa Party

29.

White people thought they were..............than black people.

a)

superior

b)

healthier

c)

funnier

d)

inferior

30.

Apartheid was a form of discrimination. This means...

a)

that some people can do something while others cannot.

b)

that some people are richer than others.

c)

that some people are criminals.

31.

Apartheid happened in South Africa. Which letter represents this country?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

32.

The white people in South Africa were the

a)

majority

b)

minority

33.

This political party established APARTHEID. They were called the ..........

a)

Labour Party.

b)

Apartheid Party.

c)

National Party

d)

Eagle Party.

34.

Which of the following is a reason for European colonization of Africa?

a)

Europeans believed that the Africans would benefit from their guidance.

b)

The Europeans wanted to compensate for slavery.

c)

The Europeans desired the natural resources of Africa.

35.

What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference?

a)

To prevent further takeover of Africa

b)

To emancipate slaves

c)

To create a way to divide up Africa

d)

To make a peace treaty

36.

Which two European countries controlled the most African land?

a)

Spain & Germany

b)

France & Great Britain

c)

France & Belgium

37.

What is the definition of "assimilation"?

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

38.

This was a series of meetings called by European leaders to divide Africa among themselves without having to go to war or fight each other for it.

a)

Colonization

b)

Berlin Conference

c)

Pan-Africanism

d)

Independence

39.

During the 1884 Berlin Conference, European leaders "partitioned" Africa. The term "partitioning" of Africa describes how Africa was...

a)

conquered

b)

enslaved

c)

divided

d)

loved

40.

What was often used to create the colonial divisions (the new artificial borders) when European leaders 'partitioned' Africa?

a)

Convenient geographic features that helped Europeans

b)

The input from the African leaders

c)

The input from the ethnic groups living in that area

d)

The borders that existed before colonization were kept

41.

The Europeans had both economic and political reasons for colonizing Africa. Two economic motives were...

a)

Slaves and land

b)

Africa was close, so they saved money when traveling

c)

They needed Africa's natural resources and Africa was a new market to sell their goods/products

d)

They wanted to spread their Christianity and believed in Social Darwinism

42.

"Nationalism" was a political reason that drove European countries to colonize Africa. Each European country wanted to have the most colonies. Nationalism is...

a)

a strong pride in one's country

b)

when citizens migrate to other countries

c)

a strong sense of sorrow and sadness when a nation loses a war

d)

similar to a civil war but involves several groups of people fighting each other within the same country

43.

Select the correct effect for the following cause:

Cause: European nations lost their colonies in North and South America.

a)

European nations turned their attention to finding new wealth in Africa.

b)

Europeans met at the Berlin Conference and divided Africa among European nations.

c)

African nations gained independence from European rule after WWII.

d)

Cultural conflicts and dissatisfaction occurred in Africa under European rule.

44.

Select the correct effect for the given cause.

Cause: Europeans did not want to fight each other over land in Africa.

a)

European nations turned their attention to finding new wealth in Africa.

b)

Europeans met at the Berlin Conference and divided Africa among European nations.

c)

African nations gained independence from European rule after WWII.

d)

Cultural conflicts and dissatisfaction occurred in Africa under European rule.

45.

Select the correct effect for the given cause.

Cause: Africans developed national pride and demanded freedom from European rule.

a)

European nations turned their attention to finding new wealth in Africa.

b)

Europeans met at the Berlin Conference and divided Africa among European nations.

c)

African nations gained independence from European rule after WWII.

d)

Cultural conflicts and dissatisfaction occurred in Africa under European rule.

46.

Select the correct effect for the given cause.

Cause: Europeans carelessly divided land and grouped African cultures together.

a)

European nations turned their attention to finding new wealth in Africa.

b)

Europeans met at the Berlin Conference and divided Africa among European nations.

c)

African nations gained independence from European rule after WWII.

d)

Cultural conflicts and dissatisfaction occurred in Africa under European rule.

47.

Which group of people held power during apartheid?

a)

Asians

b)

White South Africans

c)

Non-whites of South Africa

d)

Black South Africans