Question 1

Why were Europeans interested in Africa?

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rich natural resources

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rich cultural and religious traditions

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wide variety of wildlife

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wide variety of physical features for tourism

Question 2

Nationalism is _______________.

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the feeling of pride in one’s own country

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an uprising against foreign control

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a political party in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa

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the result of unequal political power

Question 3

Who was F.W. de Klerk?

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the President of South Africa that played a role in ending apartheid

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a supporter of apartheid in South Africa

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leader of the African National Congress

Question 4

What strategy did Nelson Mandela use to bring an end to apartheid?

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He protested and led workers’ strikes.

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He built an army to overthrow the government.

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He reached out to countries around the world for support.

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He encouraged black South Africans to vote for him

Question 5

What was apartheid?

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the segregation of black South Africans in white South African society

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the lack of religious freedom in South Africa

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the rule and authority of British leaders in the South African government

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the movement to unite Africans as one people

Question 6

What was the Berlin Conference of 1884?

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A conference held to split up the continent of Africa between European countries

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A conference held to end Imperialism throughout the world

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The conference that helped organize South Africa's constitution

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The conference that started WWI

Question 7

The scramble for Africa was...

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the competition between European countries to establish colonies in Africa.

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the competition of African countries to grow more powerful.

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how the resources in Africa were distributed.

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the competition between the rival ethnic groups in Africa.

Question 8

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

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To get all Africans to work together and think of themselves as one people

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To immediately overthrow all the ruling governments in Africa

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To end any support for the African National Congress

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To force all African nations to become members of the United Nations and OPEC

Question 9

Which of these represents a cause of Pan-Africanism following World War I?

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to support African independence and nationalism

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to demand to join the League of Nations

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to demand democratic reform

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to unite all the countries under one currency

Question 10

Under apartheid, which group faced discrimination and mistreatment?

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Black South Africans (of African descent)

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White South Africans (of European descent)

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Dutch Government (former colonial rulers)

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British Government (colonial rulers)

Question 11

Under apartheid, which group of people held power?

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White South Africans (of European descent)

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British Government (colonial rulers)

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Black South Africans (of African descent)

Question 12

Who was Nelson Mandela?

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leader of the nationalist movement to end apartheid

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a leader of the movement to gain independence from Great Britain.

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a white South African lawyer

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the first British governor of South Africa

Question 13

Why was Nelson Mandela imprisoned?

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He led people to defy apartheid laws.

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He practiced a traditional African religion.

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He attempted to assassinate South Africa's president.

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He killed a white South African police officer.

Question 14

How did Nelson Mandela’s imprisonment affect the anti-apartheid movement?

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It helped the movement because it raised awareness around the world and strengthened the movement.

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It hurt the movement because it encouraged the African National Congress to rebel against the apartheid government.

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It hurt the movement because Mandela was no longer able to lead the African National Congress.

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It caused the movement to end because people feared they too would be imprisoned.

Question 15

What action did other nations take to punish South Africa for its racist laws?

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They boycotted goods and refused to trade.

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They sent in troops to take control of the government.

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They freed Nelson Mandela from prison.

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They threatened to go to war with South Africa.

Question 16

Which is a reason F.W. de Klerk want to end apartheid law?

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He believed apartheid was unfair to black South Africans.

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He was tired of being discriminated against.

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He believed apartheid was hurting white South African society.

Question 17

Which is a reason F.W. de Klerk want to end apartheid law?

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He believed apartheid was hurting South Africa’s economy.

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He was tired of being discriminated against.

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He believed apartheid was hurting white South African society.

Question 18

What role did F.W. Klerk and Nelson Mandela play in ending apartheid?

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They worked together to draft a new constitution that ended apartheid.

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They encouraged South Africans to vote for black representatives.

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They built a small army to overthrow the apartheid government.

Question 19

Who won the 1994 presidential election in South Africa after apartheid ended?

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Nelson Mandela

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F.W. de Clerk

Question 20

South Africa gained its independence from Britain in 1934. Why did this not lead to freedom and equality in South Africa?

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government power was controlled by white South Africans who created apartheid laws

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government power was held by a single autocratic leader so South Africans did not gain rights and freedoms

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government power was still controlled by the British so South Africans did not gain rights and freedoms

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government power was controlled by colored South Africans who created apartheid laws

Question 21

Before becoming President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela was best known for

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leading the struggle against apartheid.

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promoting the idea of Pan-Africanism.

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improving the economy of South Africa.

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helping South Africa win independence from Britain.

Question 22

Imperialism is the process of _______________.

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occupying a territory to form an empire

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trading with foreign peoples

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sailing to discover new lands

Question 23

Nigeria's independence movement is to _____________ as Kenya's independence movement is to ____________.

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peaceful protest, rebellion

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rebellion, peaceful protest

Question 24

What world leader is associated with the protest against Apartheid and which country did this take place?

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Nelson Mandela in South Africa

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Mohandas Gandhi in South Africa

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Nelson Mandela in India

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Kim Il-sung in North Korea

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