Where are the Swahili people typically located?

along southern coast of eastern Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique)

Which statement about religious diversity in Africa is correct?

most Africans follow Islam or Christianity;traditional religions practiced

Which statement about religious and ethnic groups is correct?

2 people may belong to same religion & still be from different ethnicity

What was an obstacle to Nigerian unity after the nation gained independence from Britain?

The Nigerian population was ethnically and religiously diverse.

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

the ANC wanted to end prejudicial government policies based on race

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

Jomo Kenyatta inspired in Kenyans a sense of nationalism and a drive for

the right to self-government and independence.

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

The government imprisoned Mandela and banned his political party.

Which statement best describes the "Scramble for Africa"?

European nations took control of almost all African territory

Which statement best supports the religious reason why Europeans colonized Africa?

“Christianizing” Africa made Europeans look favorably on colonization

After Nelson Mandela was freed from prison in 1990, he and President F. W. de Klerk

worked together on rewriting the South African constitution.

How did the Berlin Conference cause conflict and hardship throughout Africa?

Europeans ignored existing borders, culture, and historical conflicts

Islam is one of the most widely practiced religions in eastern Africa. How did Islam spread to the region?

through contact between African and Muslim merchants

What was the MAIN result of European partitioning of Africa?

Different ethnic groups were forced to share the same land.

What is one key difference between an ethnic group and a religious group?

Individuals cannot choose which ethnic group they belong to.

Why was the end of the 19th century know as the "Age of Imperialism"?

European countries aggressively expanded their empires in Asia and Africa

What effect did the policy of apartheid have on South Africa?

It deprived black South Africans of basic human rights.

Why did the modern Pan-Africa movement grow in the early 1900s?

It was meant to provide unity and independence for blacks

Which of the following is associated with people belonging to the Ashanti ethnic group?

the belief that plants and animals have souls

How did the Pan-African movement affect African nationalism?

It inspired residents of some colonies in Africa to seek independence.

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1
Where are the Swahili people typically located?
along southern coast of eastern Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique)
central Africa
northern Africa
western Africa
2
Which statement about religious diversity in Africa is correct?
most Africans follow traditional religions, though a small % are Muslim
most Africans follow Islam or Christianity;traditional religions practiced
most Africans follow traditional religions, though a small % are Christian
most Africans follow Buddhism or Hinduism; traditional religions practiced
3
Which statement about religious and ethnic groups is correct?
2 people may belong to same religion & still be from different ethnicity
All members of particular ethnic or religious groups live in the same area
People in a particular ethnicity typically belong to different religions
All individuals of a religious group belong to the same ethnic group.
4
What was an obstacle to Nigerian unity after the nation gained independence from Britain?
Many Nigerians wanted to remain part of the British Commonwealth.
The Nigerian population was ethnically and religiously diverse.
The Soviet Union and United States fought a proxy war in Nigeria.
Some Nigerians wanted a monarchy and others wanted a democracy.
5
Why did Nelson Mandela join the African National Congress (ANC)?
the ANC leadership was corrupt and not working toward its stated goals
the ANC was the ruling party in South Africa at the time he joined
the ANC provided funds for overseas education of prospective leaders
the ANC wanted to end prejudicial government policies based on race
6
What is an apartheid system, such as the one that existed in South Africa from 1948 to 1991?
economic system in which citizens determine how resources are used
system of laws that enforces the equal distribution of wealth in a society
economic system in which the govt controls the means of production
a system of laws that enforces racial segregation and discrimination
7
Jomo Kenyatta inspired in Kenyans a sense of nationalism and a drive for
the right to self-government and independence.
control over neighboring territory taken from them by Europeans.
the creation of the African Union to solve African problems internally.
increased territory and a leadership role in African politics.
8
How did the South African government respond to Nelson Mandela's work to end apartheid?
The government began a civil war when it cracked down on his supporters.
The government sought military support from the Soviet Union.
The government imprisoned Mandela and banned his political party.
The government adopted a series of democratic reforms.
9
Which statement best describes the "Scramble for Africa"?
African nations gave back control of almost all European territory
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
10
Which statement best supports the religious reason why Europeans colonized Africa?
Europeans also wanted to protect their trade routes.
No major nation wanted to be without colonies
“Christianizing” Africa made Europeans look favorably on colonization
Factories required raw materials
11
After Nelson Mandela was freed from prison in 1990, he and President F. W. de Klerk
presented competing arguments to the United Nations.
became locked in a struggle for control of the country.
worked together on rewriting the South African constitution.
developed a two-state solution to South Africa's problems.
12
How did the Berlin Conference cause conflict and hardship throughout Africa?
Asia participated in the conference, leading to many clashes
Europeans ignored existing borders, culture, and historical conflicts
Some African countries were represented, which caused others to resent them
Europeans created new trade barriers between Africa & Europe
13
Islam is one of the most widely practiced religions in eastern Africa. How did Islam spread to the region?
through marriages between African and Muslim royalty
through colonization by Muslim empires
through the capture of Muslim slaves
through contact between African and Muslim merchants
14
The tribes of the Arab ethnic group dominate northern Africa and mostly practice
Judaism
Islam
traditional religions or beliefs systems
Christianity
15
Which ethnic group considers the Golden Stool a sacred object that contains the spirit of their people?
the Arab people
the Swahili people
the Ashanti people
the Bantu people
16
Which are the following is NOT an ethnic group living in Africa?
Arabs
Muslims
Ashanti
Bantu
17
What was the MAIN result of European partitioning of Africa?
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.
Governments were made more democratic.
18
What is one key difference between an ethnic group and a religious group?
Individuals cannot choose which religious group they belong to.
People who are part of the same ethnicity always share common interests.
People who are part of the same religion always share common ancestors
Individuals cannot choose which ethnic group they belong to.
19
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 Africa
European countries aggressively expanded their empires in Asia & Europe
African countries aggressively expanded their empires in Asia and Africa
20
What effect did the policy of apartheid have on South Africa?
It deprived black South Africans of basic human rights.
It made South Africa the most prosperous country in Africa.
It provided jobs for migrant workers from other parts of Africa.
It encouraged black South Africans to participate in the government.
21
Why did the modern Pan-Africa movement grow in the early 1900s?
It was a reaction to the growing protests against slave trade.
It was the movement that lead to the end of discrimination and segregation
It was meant to unify Africa against the calls for war against Germany.
It was meant to provide unity and independence for blacks
22
Which of the following is associated with people belonging to the Ashanti ethnic group?
fierce devotion to Islam
the belief that plants and animals have souls
the worship of ancestors
dedication to following the teachings of the Bible
23
How did the Pan-African movement affect African nationalism?
leaders of some African ethnic groups formed military alliances
It inspired residents of some colonies in Africa to seek independence.
provided a plan for poorer countries in Africa to improve their economies
people of African descent returned to their homelands

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