WorksheetsPan-African and Apartheid
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 54mins
Which statement best describes the "Scramble for Africa"?
Asian nations took control of almost all African territory
European nations took control of almost all African territory
European nations gave back control of almost all African territory
African nations gave back control of almost all European territory
How did the Berlin Conference of 1884 cause conflicts in Africa that continue to the modern day?
The conference encouraged rapid industrialization, which led to famine as many Africans stopped farming.
The conference created economic barriers to trade, which hurt African countries' abilities to import goods.
The conference allowed Europeans to sell weapons to African countries, leading to an arms race on the continent
The conference ignored existing boundaries when creating colonies, leading to territorial disputes after decolonization.
What was one of the primary goals of the PanAfrican Movement in the twentieth century?
to bring an end to colonial rule in Africa
to improve trade between African and European countries
to encourage foreign investment in Africa
to encourage African countries to create market economies
What was the MAIN result of European partitioning of Africa?
Governments 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.
Nelson Mandela and F.W. De Klerk both received the Nobel Peace Prize because
they created apartheid.
they worked together to abolish apartheid.
they encouraged apartheid.
they changed apartheid to make it fair for everyone.
Which is the BEST definition of Pan-African?
Identification with one's own nation and support for its interests
. People of African descent have common interests and should be unified
A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force
. Evaluation of other cultures according to preconceptions originating in the standards and customs of one's own cultur
Select the statement that correctly matches the African ethnic group and the religion they mostly practice.
Arabs=traditional African religions; Ashanti=Islam; Bantu=Islam; Swahili=Christianity
Arabs=Islam; Ashanti=Islam; Bantu=Christianity; Swahili=traditional African religions
Arabs=Christianity; Ashanti=traditional African religions; Bantu=Islam; Swahili=Christianity
Arabs=Islam; Ashanti=traditional African religions; Bantu=Christianity; Swahili=Islam
How did the Pan-African movement affect African nationalism?
It inspired residents of some colonies in Africa to seek independence.
It provided a plan for poorer countries in Africa to improve their economies.
It created a way for people of African descent to return to their homelands.
It allowed leaders of some African ethnic groups to form military alliances.
Which statement best supports the religious reason why Europeans colonized Africa?
. Europeans also wanted to protect their trade routes.
Factories required raw materials that could be manufactured into marketable products
The idea of “Christianizing” Africa also made many Europeans look favorably on the colonization of the continent.
No major nation wanted to be without colonies, which led to this “Scramble for Africa”.
Why was the end of the 19th century know as the "Age of Imperialism"?
African countries aggressively expanded their empires in United States
European countries aggressively expanded their empires in Asia and Europe
African countries aggressively expanded their empires in Asia and Africa
European countries aggressively expanded their empires in Asia and Africa
Match each ethnic group to the region of Africa they live in.
Bantu
Central Africa
Ashanti
West Africa
Arab
North Africa
Swahili
East Africa
Which ethnic group considers the Golden Stool a sacred object that contains the spirit of their people?
the Arab people
the Ashanti people
the Bantu people
the Swahili people
Which two countries had the GREATEST number of colonies in Africa in the late 1800s?
China and Japan
Spain and Portugal
Great Britain and France
Great Britain and the United States
Which of the following Western countries was NOT involved in the partition of Africa after 1880?
Belgium
Germany
Italy
the Netherlands
What region of the world became the MAIN focus of imperialistic powers during the Age of Imperialism?
Africa
Asia
the Caribbean
the South Pacific
In colonial South Africa, who was allowed to vote?
Indians only
white people only
native Africans only
mixed-race people only
Boundaries established by European governments that placed competing ethnic groups within the same country in Africa led to
economic prosperity.
rapid democratization
the outbreak of civil wars.
widespread industrialization.
South African National Congress fought largely against
the apartheid government in South Africa
the influence of Soviet communism in Africa.
the influence of the US government in Africa
the mistreatment of Afrikaners in South Africa.
Which answer choice BEST completes the analogy? Jomo Kenyatta : Kenya :: __________ : __________
Martin Luther King Jr. : United States
Patrice Lumumba : Nigeria
Nelson Mandela : South Africa
Charles Mercer : Liberia
Which of the following is associated with people belonging to the Ashanti ethnic group?
fierce devotion to Islam
the worship of ancestors
the belief that plants and animals have souls
dedication to following the teachings of the Bible
Which statement about religious and ethnic groups is correct?
All individuals of a religious group belong to the same ethnic group.
All members of particular ethnic or religious groups live in the same area
Individuals in a particular ethnic group typically all belong to different religious groups.
Two individuals may belong to the same religious group and still be from different ethnic groups.
Which characteristic is MORE LIKELY to be shared by members of the same ethnic group than members of the same religious group?
common physical appearance
common system of beliefs
common moral code
common rituals
What was an obstacle to Nigerian unity after the nation gained independence from Britain?
The Nigerian population was ethnically and religiously diverse.
The Soviet Union and United States fought a proxy war in Nigeria.
The Soviet Union and United States fought a proxy war in Nigeria.
Some Nigerians wanted a monarchy and others wanted a democracy
Why did Nelson Mandela join the African National Congress (ANC)?
because the ANC was the ruling party in South Africa at the time he joined
because the ANC wanted to end prejudicial government policies based on race
because the ANC provided funds for overseas education of prospective leaders
because the ANC leadership was corrupt and not working toward its stated goals
How did the South African government respond to Nelson Mandela's work to end apartheid?
The government adopted a series of democratic reforms.
The government sought military support from the Soviet Union.
The government imprisoned Mandela and banned his political party
. The government began a civil war when it cracked down on his supporters
How were the nationalist movements in Nigeria and Kenya similar?
Both movements were attempts to overthrow military dictators.
Both movements led to long periods of peace and economic growth.
Both movements were attempts to gain independence from Great Britain.
Both movements led to rapid economic shifts from agriculture to industry
What is an apartheid system, such as the one that existed in South Africa from 1948 to 1991?
a system of laws that enforces racial segregation and discrimination
a system of laws that enforces the equal distribution of wealth in a society
an economic system in which the government controls the means of production
an economic system in which private citizens determine how resources are used
