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Africa History
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why did Europeans first take an interest in the African continent? | They were involved in the slave trade. |
| What is the term for a system of acquiring colonies to provide raw materials for a stronger colony? | Imperialism |
| The purpose of the Berlin Conference was to discuss: | The partitioning of Africa. |
| Why did Europeans set up colonies in Africa? | They needed raw materials found in Africa. |
| Which European country gained the most land in Africa? | Great Britain |
| The European division of Africa caused: | Tribal conflicts, Civil war, and a Desire for independence |
| A strong belief in one’s country is called: | Nationalism |
| In 1963, Kenya gained independence from: | Great Britain |
| What is the apartheid system? | Segregation of races |
| Apartheid separated blacks and whites in: | South Africa |
| Which organization was formed to gain equal rights for black Africans in the South Africa? | African National Congress |
| The main goal of the Pan-African movement was to: | Unite Africans to work together to solve Africa’s problems |
| Pan-Africanism was an important idea that led to the development of which organization? | African Union |
| This man was arrested and imprisoned for resisting apartheid. He was also the first black president of South Africa. | Nelson Mandela |
| Who was the South African president that brought the policies of apartheid to an end? | F. W. de Klerk |
| When did many African groups begin to challenge European colonial rule? | After World War II |