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WorksheetsAfrica's Independence
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 27mins
Which statement best expresses a major idea of Pan-Africanism?
African doctors should be trained in
Western schools.
European nations should reestablish
economic relationships with their former
African colonies.
African nations should work together to
solve their problems.
African nations should send
peacekeeping forces to settle disputes in
other areas of the world.
The actions of Jomo Kenyatta and Kwame Nkrumah were most closely associated with
a rise in nationalism in several African countries
the end of apartheid in South Africa
a resurgence of colonialism in east Africa
the revival of Islam in northern Africa
A major factor in the development of 20th-century nationalist movements throughout Africa was a common
language throughout most of Africa
goal to end European rule in Africa
ethnic bond among the people of sub-Saharan Africa
religion throughout most of Africa
The current political boundaries of African nations have been most influenced by
the topographic features of the continent
the patterns of European colonialism
traditional African language groups
The location of ancient African tribal kingdoms
"Rhodesia Becomes Zimbabwe"
"Gold Coast Becomes Ghana"
These headlines suggest that African governments sometimes rename their nations to
avoid military overthrow
reflect traditional cultures
reinforce colonial influences
increase foreign investments
One characteristic of apartheid, which was practiced in South Africa, is
forced migration of blacks to other nations
integration of all races in society
an open immigration system
segregation of the races
What was significant about Nelson Mandela’s election to political office in South Africa in 1994?
He was the first democratically elected black president of South Africa
He was the overwhelming choice of British citizens living in South Africa
He was elected as a representative of the Zulu nation
He united the Zulu and Ashanti people in order to win the election
“Africa for Africans” was the rallying cry for _______________________.
the Nigerian Rebellion
Pan-Africanism
the Boers
the Mau Mau rebellion
Which South African president worked with Nelson Mandela to write a new Constitution that ended apartheid?
F.W. de Klerk
Mahatma Gandhi
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Desmond Tutu
Africans developing national pride and demanding freedom from European rule was an example of...
Nationalism
Imperialism
United Nations
Apartheid
The segregation of black citizens in South African society was called...
Pan-Africanism
Anti-Semitism
Apartheid
Civil Rights
Who was arrested and sentenced to life in prison for leading protests against apartheid?
Nelson Mandela
Martin Luther King
F. W. de Klerk
Jomo Kenyatta
European nations set up colonies in Africa in order to...
Gain wealth
Make new allies
Spread democracy
Blend their culture with others
When did South Africa's first free election that was open to all races occur?
2014
1969
1994
1989
After the Scramble for Africa, many Africans experienced a growth in __________ (feeling of pride in one's homeland).
imperialism
nationalism
economic progress
militarism
European nations thought about rival ethnic groups BEFORE drawing political boundaries at the Berlin Conference in 1884.
true
false
Some African nations played a big role in supporting the ____________.
Axis Powers
Allied Powers
Central Powers
Triple Alliance
How did the African nations support the Allies?
Check ALL that apply:
provided materials and supplies
allowed for the invasion of North Africa
allowed the Allies to use their airfields
protested laws limiting the rights of black South Africans
The victory of World War II inspired many African nations to seek their independence.
true
false
What caused the economies of colonial powers to weaken?
African National Congress
Pan-Africanism
WWI
WWII
Check ALL the reasons that caused an end to colonialism in Africa:
Africans demanded their freedom.
WWII weakened the economies of the colonial powers.
The victory of WWII inspired many African nations to seek their independence.
People in Great Britain and the Soviet Union spoke out against colonialism.
How did European countries give up their colonies? Select two:
Some gave up their colonies peacefully.
Some fought over their colonies.
Europeans trained African leaders in running a stable government.
Africans did not seek independence.
To protest European rule, many Africans participated in:
fleeing their countries
strikes and productivity
strikes and boycotts
When Europeans gave up their colonies, they did a lot to help the new African leaders govern.
true
false
Because of imperialism and colonialism in Africa...
(check ALL that apply)
African governments were unstable.
In some countries, military leaders took over by force.
Most African nations became democracies right away.
Many African nations are still building stable countries.
A boycott is when
What is democracy?
The British colony of Rhodesia became the country of _______ after they gained independence.
Uganda
Zanzibar
Rwanda
Zimbabwe
Algeria fought a war with which country to win their independence
About, how long was Mandela in prison before he became president of South Africa?
27 years
10 years
50 years
less than 20 years.
This president brought apartheid to an end
Nelson Mandela
Robert Mugabe
Jomo Kenyatta
FW de Klerk
He was arrested for opposing apartheid and became South Africa's first black president.
F.W. de Klerk
Martin Luther King Jr.
Nelson Mandela
Jomo Kenyatta
What was the purpose of the African National Congress?
to gain equal rights for black South Africans.
to gain equal rights for white South Africans
to support the apartheid
to overthrow Nelson Mandela
The partitioning of Africa was discussed at what meeting?
African National Congress
During the election of Nelson Mandela
at the Berlin Conference
During the meeting about apartheid
Some African nations played a big role in supporting the ____________.
Axis Powers
Allied Powers
Central Powers
Triple Alliance
During the apartheid movement who was allowed to vote?
Indians only
Whites only
Black Africans
Everyone
What was the main result of European partitioning of Africa?
Government were made more democratic
Natural resources were distributed more evenly
Different ethnic groups were forced to share the same land
Different religious groups were forced to worship in the same way.
Which map can you find countries of an area?
Physical Map
Topographical Map
Political Map
Area Map
“If we are to remain free, if we are to enjoy the full benefits of Africa’s enormous wealth, we must unite to plan for the full exploitation of our human and material resources in the interest of all our people.”
This quotation best expresses the major goal of:
Colonialism
Imperialism
Pan-Africansim
Urbanization
In 1960, after WWI many French colonies became __________.
cash producers
economically successful
independent
civilized
Which event marked the beginning of the end for colonial rule in Africa?
World War II
The Industrial Revolution
The Berlin Conference
The Scramble for Africa
What was a significant effect of the Berlin Conference on Africa?
It established African independence
It promoted African unity
It led to the partitioning of Africa
It ended European colonization
Which African leader is known for his role in the independence movement of Ghana?
Kwame Nkrumah
Nelson Mandela
Jomo Kenyatta
Desmond Tutu
What was the primary goal of the Mau Mau uprising in Kenya?
To support apartheid
To promote European settlement
To gain independence from British rule
To establish a monarchy
Which African leader is known for his role in the independence of Ghana?
Kwame Nkrumah
Julius Nyerere
Nelson Mandela
Jomo Kenyatta
How did the African nations support the Allies?
Check ALL that apply:
provided materials and supplies
allowed for the invasion of North Africa
allowed the Allies to use their airfield
protested laws limiting the rights of black South Africans
Name a key independence movement in Africa and its significance.
Pan-African Congress
ZANU-PF in Zimbabwe
African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa
Mau Mau Uprising in Kenya
Who were some influential African leaders during the independence era?
Kwame Nkrumah, Julius Nyerere, Nelson Mandela, Jomo Kenyatta
Robert Mugabe
Haile Selassie
Bantu Stephen Biko
