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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which African country was founded by former American slaves?
Kenya
Liberia
Nigeria
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is nationalism?
A system of acquiring colonies to provide raw materials for a stronger country.
The desire for people of African descent to work together.
A feeling of strong pride in one's home country
- 3. Multiple Choice
What was the purpose of the Pan-African movement?
To develop national pride and demand freedom from European rule.
To meet and decide on how Europeans should divide Africa.
To fight against apartheid.
- 4. Multiple Choice
After the Pan-African movement pushed the cause of nationalism forward, what did many Africans begin to do?
Develop their natural resources to strengthen their economy.
Develop national pride and demand freedom from European Rule.
Fight among themselves
- 5. Multiple Choice
Why did it take so long for foreigners to enter the area now known as Kenya?
The surroundings made it difficult to travel
They did not discover the land until much later
Fierce warrior tribes inhabited the area
- 6. Multiple Choice
What guerilla group staged a huge rebellion in 1956?
Mau Mau
Swahili
Zulu
- 7. Multiple Choice
Even though the British army defeated the Mau Mau, how could the rebellion be considered a success for Kenyan independence?
It could not be considered a success in any way.
It showed the British that Kenyans would fight back and raised global awareness of the issue.
The Mau Mau earned their reputation in history.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Why were the Nigerian people upset under colonial rule?
British government controlled Nigeria's resources and took land from its tribes.
Nigerians were treated equally
Nigerians received education and training for better jobs
- 9. Multiple Choice
About how many ethnic groups made up the area now known as Nigeria?
150
200
250
- 10. Multiple Choice
What united all of these ethnic groups?
Nationalism and a desire for independence
Ethnicity
Religion
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which European power granted both Kenya and Nigeria their Independence?
France
Great Britain
Germany
- 12. Multiple Choice
What was Nigeria's government like after it gained independence (from 1966 to 1999)?
Democracy with equal rights
Military rule, three military coups and a civil war
Peaceful and stable
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