Flashcard on African History

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The African continent is covered in: Mainly desert, Mainly rainforest, Mainly snowy tundra, Many different forms of land cover, including deserts, forests, grasslands, and mountains

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Many different forms of land cover, including deserts, forests, grasslands, and mountains

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When did Europeans begin colonizing the interior of Africa?

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The 1800’s

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Prior to European colonization, Africa was characterized by: Successful African empires, such as Mali, primarily on the east and west coasts

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Successful African empires, such as Mali, primarily on the east and west coasts

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Which of the following is a major resource found in Africa? Gold, Petroleum (Oil), Diamonds, All of the above

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All of the above

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What event drove Europeans to want Africa’s natural resources?

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The Industrial Revolution

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The purpose of the Berlin Conference is to:

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Prevent war between European powers by dividing up Africa

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Which of the following is a factor that made it easier for Europeans to colonize Africa?
Advances in technology and weapons, The plague sweeping through Africa, They were mistaken for Gods by the Africans, None of the above

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Advances in technology and weapons

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While colonizing Africa, how did Europeans maintain their control of the African populations? Options: Europeans allowed Africans to elect their government officials, Europeans created concentration camps to detain all African residents, Europeans encouraged rivalries among native groups in order to divide the population, None of the above

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Europeans encouraged rivalries among native groups in order to divide the population

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South Africa was a _____________ colony.

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British

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What policy was implemented by the Nationalist Party in 1948?

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Apartheid