Question | Answer |
When did most African colonies receive their indeppendence? | In the 1950's and 1960"s. |
Which European country was the first to colonize South Africa? | The Netherlands |
What is the system in which a powererful country takes over a weaker country for their resources? | Imperialism |
What conflict broke out in Nigeria shortly after independence? | Civil war between the Christians and Muslims |
What was Nelson Mandela's attitude toward the people that had been responsible for the old government in Sout Africa? | He felt all races needed to work together to help the country move forward. |
What did Europeans do to hel[p fuel the Industrial Revolution? | They created colonies in Africa to provide raw materials. |
How did the colonizers view the native African people? | As a source of cheap or free labor |
Why is the Bantu migration important in the study of Africa? | The Bantu spread their knowledge of agriculture, metalworking, and their language across central and southern Africa. |
What event led to the election of Southew Africa's first black president? | F.W de Klerk ended apartheid and released Nelson Mandela from prison. |
What led to the development of the Swahili language and ethnic group? | Years of contact between Arab traders and East African Bantus |
What political party did Nelson Mandela belong to? | African National Congress |
Why was the African National Congress created? | To work for equality for all people of South Africa |
Why did large numbers of Europeans settle in the highlands of Kenya? | The climate was similar to what they were used to at home. |
How did the U.S. and other countries help convince the South African government to end apartheid? | They applied pressure through the use of economic sanctions. |
What was the purpose of the Pan-African movement? | To get Africans to think of themselves as one people and to work together. |