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WorksheetsWhat's behind the wave of coups in Africa?
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following countries DID NOT experience a recent coup?
Mali
Niger
Kenya
Gabon
What is a term for the region that the coups took place in?
The African Region
The Sahara Desert Region
The Sahel Region
The West Africa Region
What do all 6 of the coup-experiencing countries have in common?
former French colonies
former British colonies
World Cup participants
none of the above
Popular support for the coups may come from:
dissatisfaction with the civilian leadership
anti-French sentiment
economic stagnation and corruption
all of the above
France's military counter-terrorism efforts have been effective in brining peace and stability in Mali.
True
False
France has benefitted from extracting natural resources from its former colonies AND provided aid to them in the form of money and military support.
True
False
The vacuum created by France leaving may be filled by _____________.
Russia and/or the Wagner group
the UN
the US
All of the above
What percentage of global terrorism deaths occurred in the Sahel Region in 2022?
10
25
43
78
Which country's flag is this?
Mali
Burkina Faso
Chad
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Which country is this?
Chad
Burkina Faso
Mali
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