Why was learning Arabic important for those who became Muslims?

The Quran is written in Arabic.

What is significant about Nelson Mandela's election to political office in South Africa in 1994

He was the first black president of South Africa.

What is the significance of the Golden Stool for the Ashanti people?

It symbolizes the power of the Ashanti people.

Those who practice the traditional Ashanti religion?

believe there is one supreme god.

Why did the European countries eventually set up colonies in Africa?

They needed the raw materials found on the African continent

What decision did South African President F.W. de Klerk make about the country'sapartheid laws?

He began to recommend that the laws be repealed.

How could the political situation in Nigeria today be described?

The government is still unstable.

The main goal of the Pan-African movement was to

get Africans to think of themselves as one people

Why is the Bantu migration so important in the study of Africa?

The Bantu migration brought language and iron across Africa.

What are the main religions found among the Ashanti people today?

a traditional ashanti religion, Christianity, and Islam

What conflict broke out in Nigeria after independence was declared?

religious conflict between Muslims and Christians

Why did Europeans first take an interest in the African continent?

They were engaged in the slave trade.

Why was the GOV. of Kenya criticized after independence, even though it was led by Africans?

The government was controlled by only one party.

Why did the boundaries of the new African states created after World War II cause problems?

The boundaries split tribes and kinship groups.

Which best describes the religion of the Bantu people?

the Bantu practice a wide variety of religions

Which BEST describes the Bantu people?

group of people that share many common characteristics

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1
Why was learning Arabic important for those who became Muslims?
Arabic is an easy language to learn.
The Quran is written in Arabic.
Arabic was the only written language.
Muslims are required to speak only Arabic.
2
What is significant about Nelson Mandela's election to political office in South Africa in 1994
He was the first black president of South Africa.
He was the choice of British citizens living in South Africa
He united the Zulu and Ashanti in order to win the election.
He was elected as a representative of the Zulu nation.
3
When did many African countries gain independence?
during the US Civil War
in the 1800s
Before WWI
After WWII
4
Which European country first colonized South Africa?
Netherlands
Great Britain
Germany
France
5
What is the significance of the Golden Stool for the Ashanti people?
The Ashanti could only worship if they were on the stool.
It symbolizes the power of the Ashanti people.
the stool was meant to encourage equal rights for all.
Represented the Ashanti's furniture making skills.
6
In which country do most Ashanti live?
Morocco
Kenya
Egypt
Ghana
7
Those who practice the traditional Ashanti religion?
believe that Jesus is the son of God.
believe there is one supreme god.
use the Quran as their holy book.
must pray facing Mecca five times a day.
8
Which organization was formed to work for equality in the country of South Africa in 1912?
Pan African Congress
African National Congress
African Union
OPEC
9
Which were goods Arab traders carried across the Sahara by caravan?
Books and Writing Utensils
Grain and Olives
Salt and Gold
Silk and Wool
10
The Swahili language is a mixture of Bantu and
Ashanti
English
Muslim
Arabic
11
Why did the European countries eventually set up colonies in Africa?
They wanted to bring African laborers to Europe.
They wanted to help African nations settle disputes.
Africans invited them in to help develop natural resources.
They needed the raw materials found on the African continent
12
What decision did South African President F.W. de Klerk make about the country'sapartheid laws?
He began to recommend that the laws be repealed.
He worked to spread apartheid laws to other nations..
He added many new and even harsher laws.
He lifted segregation rules on those living in S.A. cities.
13
Where are the majority of the Swahili people found?
the Sahel
East Africa
North Africa
South Africa
14
How could the political situation in Nigeria today be described?
The United Nations has taken over the government of Nigeria.
Ghana took over Nigeria in a regional war several years ago.
Nigeria currently is able to deal with its problems.
The government is still unstable.
15
Using African people to help European officials administrator a colony was known as?
democracy
indirect rule
monarchy
socialism
16
The main goal of the Pan-African movement was to
get all African nations to become members of the UN.
get Africans to think of themselves as one people
overthrow all of the ruling governments in Africa.
end any support for the African National Congress.
17
Why is the Bantu migration so important in the study of Africa?
the people refused to intermarry with Arabs or Muslims.
The Bantu migration brought language and iron across Africa.
The Bantu are a separate race in the north Africa
The Bantu migration led to settlements in the Sahara.
18
What religion is most common among the Swahili today?
Hinduism
Christianity
Islam
Animish
19
What resources were discovered in South Africa after the British took control of that country?
Oil and Natural Gas
Coal and Iron
Salt and Silver
Gold and Diamonds
20
What percent of the population of South Africa was black when that country achievedindependence
50%
70%
20%
40%
21
Where do most Muslims live in Africa?
near the Southern tip of Africa
in Northern and Eastern Africa
few Muslims live in Africa today.
only in the Sahel
22
What are the main religions found among the Ashanti people today?
a traditional ashanti religion, Christianity, and Islam
a traditional religion and Hinduism
a belief in Judaism and Christianity
there is little practice of religion among the Ashanti today
23
What conflict broke out in Nigeria after independence was declared?
arguments over a constitution that called for apartheid
a government decision that handed rule over to a dictator
religious conflict between Muslims and Christians
protests by women in Nigeria who demanded equal rights
24
Why did Europeans first take an interest in the African continent?
They wanted African agricultural products.
They were invited to help organize African schools.
B They wanted to control African industry.
They were engaged in the slave trade.
25
Why was the GOV. of Kenya criticized after independence, even though it was led by Africans?
They put an apartheid system of government in place.
The government was controlled by only one party.
They voted to bring the old king back to power
The new government refused to trade with western countries.
26
Who created the modern political borders of Africa?
Powerful African Kings
African National Congress
Pan African Congress
Europeans
27
What does the word "Swahili" mean in Arabic?
nomad wanderer
forest dweller
one who lives on the coast
one who herds animals
28
What religion did the Arabs bring with them to Africa?
Judaism
Christianity
Animism
Islam
29
What is the apartheid system?
equality for all
segregation of races
western-style democracy
constitutional monarchy
30
Which is a system of acquiring colonies to provide raw materials for a stronger country?
communism
socialism
democracy
imperialism
31
Why did the boundaries of the new African states created after World War II cause problems?
European drew the boundaries so they could keep resources.
All the boundaries carefully followed the rivers.
The boundaries split tribes and kinship groups.
All of the new countries were too large to rule effectively.
32
Which best describes the religion of the Bantu people?
most are Muslims
most Bantu practice Animism
nearly all Bantu are Christians
the Bantu practice a wide variety of religions
33
What was the name of Nelson Mandela's political party?
Zulu Nation
African Union
African National Congress
Kenya National Unity Party
34
Which BEST describes the Bantu people?
The Bantu are nomadic people in the Sahara Desert.
group of people that share many common characteristics
The Bantu are a separate race in north Africa
The Bantu live only in cities and towns

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