Review: Africa: Colonialism, Nationalism, Apartheid and Pan African Movement Review

Question 1

Imprisoned ANC leader who, after release, was elected as first black president of South Africa

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Nelson Mandela

Question 2

Decolonization in Vietnam & Algeria was similar because

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there was an armed struggle for independence in both

Question 3

The outcome of decolonization in India was

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The creation of two countries: India and Pakistan

Question 4

When did Britain decide to colonize Africa?

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1885 during a conference in Berlin

Question 5

What was the purpose of the African National Congress?

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To protect native Africans from the racist policies.

Question 6

Desmond Tutu was an activist for the right between blacks and whites

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True

Question 7

Why were the African borders referred to as "artificial borders?"

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There was no concerns given to ethnic or religious groups.

Question 8

How did Africans gain their independence from colonial rule? (pick the correct order)

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WWII, Nationalism, Pan Africanism

Question 9

What combination of factors led to the end of Apartheid?

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Resistance from ANC, embargos, international pressure.

Question 10

Philosophy based on the belief that Africans share common bonds and are a unified people.

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Pan Africanism

Question 11

What event marked the end of Apartheid and the beginning of democracy in South Africa?

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The first multiracial elections, in 1994.

Question 12

The actions of Jomo Kenyatta, Kwame Nkrumah, and Léopold Senghor are closely associated with

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a rise in nationalism in several African countries

Question 13

African's were motivated by nationalism to unite against colonial rule and demand independence.

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True

Question 14

What happened when the Democratic Republic of Congo gained independence?

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The Belgians left, and few professionals remained

Question 15

Kwame Nkrumah and Jomo Kenyatta led ____________ movements.

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independence

Question 16

What major problems existed in newly independent African nations, post-colonial rule?

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Cycle of poverty, economies were not strong or independent.

Question 17

Kwame Nkrumah urged Africans to -

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fight foreign rule and bad trade policies

Question 18

Why did the boundaries that were created during the European partitioning cause conflict?

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No concern that Africans were there first, tribes were mixed.

Question 19

African nations struggled because of problems left by colonialism?

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True

Question 20

What is the purpose of ANC?

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To end/abolish Apartheid

Question 21

Nationalism can lead to a country's independence; being free of colonial rule or unjust rulers.

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True

Question 22

How did Kwame Nkrumah lead Ghana to independence from Great Britain?

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through a largely non-violent movement

Question 23

Nelson Mandela & Bishop Desmond Tutu worked to end...

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apartheid

Question 24

The Mau Mau Rebellion and Indian National Congress both

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Called for an end to colonization

Question 25

After 1880, European nations sought colonies in Africa primarily because the Europeans were:

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competing for raw materials/ markets

Question 26

What does ANC stand for?

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African National Congress

Question 27

What was colonialism like for Africans?

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Exploitation, racism, loss of African leadership.

Question 28

I led the Mau Mau uprising in British East Africa that led to independence for Kenya

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Jomo Kenyatta

Question 29

What was the Negritude Movement (Pan Africanism)?

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African movement after WWII to celebrate African culture, heritage & values

Question 30

Tianamen Square, the Amritsar Massacre, and the Soweto Uprising were all similar because

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The government forcefully reacted to the protests

Question 31

Where did the Mau Mau uprising occur?

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Kenya

Question 32

Postcolonial leaders like Nehru of India and Nyerere of Tanzania:

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Tried socialist economies hoping for rapid development

Question 33

In the 1950's & 1960's, African colonies experienced decolonization & gained independence

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True

Question 34

In the 18th and 19th centuries, Europeans had roads, bridges, & built railroads in the colonies to

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obtain raw materials needed for industrialization.

Question 35

Apartheid ended when F.W.de Klerk, allowed non-whites to vote in presidential elections.

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True

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