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Historical Development of Africa

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the term for a system of acquiring colonies to provide raw materials for a stronger colony?

a)

Nationalism

b)

Imperialism

c)

Socialism

d)

Patriotism

2.

In what way did the partitioning of Africa by European nations cause lasting civil and regional conflicts in modern Africa?

a)

European nations competed by encouraging conflicts between African nations.

b)

Partitions ignored existing ethnic and political boundaries between African nations.

c)

Europeans invested heavily in infrastructure in Africa, leading many nations to develop strong militaries.

d)

African independence movements spread throughout the continent, leading to the Pan-African movement.

3.

By the early twenty-first century, the majority of national borders in Africa were determined by

a)

traditional precolonial national borders.

b)

historic property rights of African tribes.

c)

natural features such as rivers and deserts.

d)

former colonial claims of European countries.

4.

What inspired anticolonial and independence movements in Kenya and Nigeria during the mid-1900s?

a)

capitalism

b)

communism

c)

Pan-Africanism

d)

Pan-Arabism

5.

The initial growth of Pan-African sentiments was a reaction to

a)

the suppression of African culture and development through colonialism.

b)

the consolidation of power in the hands of a few autocratic African leaders.

c)

the economic hardships caused by the end of colonial African administrations.

d)

the economic power wielded by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.

6.

What ideal, on which the African Union is based, does this excerpt illustrate?

a)

Pan-Africanism

b)

nativism

c)

isolationism

d)

globalization

7.

How were the nationalist movements in Nigeria and Kenya similar?

a)

Both movements were attempts to overthrow military dictators.

b)

Both movements led to long periods of peace and economic growth.

c)

Both movements were attempts to gain independence from Great Britain.

d)

Both movements led to rapid economic shifts from agriculture to industry.

8.

Why did Nelson Mandela join the African National Congress (ANC)?

a)

because the ANC was the ruling party in South Africa at the time he joined

b)

because the ANC wanted to end prejudicial government policies based on race

c)

because the ANC provided funds for overseas education of prospective leaders

d)

because the ANC leadership was corrupt and not working toward its stated goals

9.

How did the South African government respond to Nelson Mandela’s work to end apartheid?

a)

The government adopted a series of democratic reforms.

b)

The government sought military support from the Soviet Union.

c)

The government imprisoned Mandela and banned his political party.

d)

The government began a civil war when it cracked down on his supporters.

10.

Which TWO answer choices correctly describe Nelson Mandela?

a)

civil rights leader who protested against racial injustice in South Africa

b)

popular athlete who represented South Africa in the Olympics

c)

rich businessman who brought major industries to South Africa

d)

military general who helped South Africa gain its independence

e)

successful politician who served as the president of South Africa

11.

What is an apartheid system, such as the one that existed in South Africa from 1948 to 1991?

a)

a system of laws that enforces racial segregation and discrimination

b)

a system of laws that enforces the equal distribution of wealth in a society

c)

an economic system in which the government controls the means of production

d)

an economic system in which private citizens determine how resources are used

12.

Nelson Mandela and F.W. De Klerk both received the Nobel Peace Prize because

a)

they created apartheid.

b)

they worked together to abolish apartheid.

c)

they encouraged apartheid.

d)

they changed apartheid to make it fair for everyone.

13.

After Mandela became president of South Africa, what position did former President F. W. de Klerk assume?

a)

Organized a political opposition party.

b)

Became the nation's deputy president.

c)

Became an ambassador for racial equality.

d)

Attempted to seize power in a military takeover.

14.

What was the main purpose of the Kenya African Union (K.A.U.) according to Jomo Kenyatta's speech in 1952?

a)

To promote European democracy.

b)

To unite every African in Kenya for freedom.

c)

To establish a new colonial government.

d)

To increase trade with Great Britain.

15.

According to Jomo Kenyatta, what is the first principle of democracy?

a)

The right to own property.

b)

The right to elect representatives.

c)

The right to free speech.

d)

The right to education.

16.

What does Jomo Kenyatta emphasize as necessary for equality in his speech?

a)

Equal pay for equal work.

b)

Equal access to education.

c)

Equal distribution of land.

d)

Equal representation in government.

17.

Which statement best describes the "Scramble for Africa"?

a)

Asian nations took control of almost all African territory

b)

European nations took control of almost all African territory

c)

European nations gave back control of almost all African territory

d)

African nations gave back control of almost all European territory

18.

How did the Berlin Conference of 1884 cause conflicts in Africa that continue to the modern day?

a)

The conference encouraged rapid industrialization, which led to famine as many Africans stopped farming.

b)

The conference created economic barriers to trade, which hurt African countries' abilities to import goods.

c)

The conference allowed Europeans to sell weapons to African countries, leading to an arms race on the continent.

d)

The conference ignored existing boundaries when creating colonies, leading to territorial disputes after decolonization.

19.

What was one of the primary goals of the Pan-African Movement in the twentieth century?

a)

to bring an end to colonial rule in Africa

b)

to improve trade between African and European countries

c)

to encourage foreign investment in Africa

d)

to encourage African countries to create market economies

20.

Nelson Mandela and F.W. De Klerk both received the Nobel Peace Prize because

a)

they created apartheid.

b)

they worked together to abolish apartheid.

c)

they encouraged apartheid.

d)

they changed apartheid to make it fair for everyone.

21.

The European division of Africa caused:

a)

Tribal conflicts

b)

Civil war

c)

Desire for independence

d)

All of the above

22.

What is the apartheid system?

a)

A democratic government system

b)

Segregation of races

c)

Equality for all races

d)

An absolute monarchy

23.

Why did Europeans set up colonies in Africa?

a)

They wanted to help organize African schools.

b)

They wanted to solve ethnic and tribal disputes.

c)

They wanted to send European workers to Africa.

d)

They needed raw materials found in Africa.