Africa History

During the 1800s, the ___________ colonized Africa

• Americans

• Europeans

• Asians

• Australians

When a country increases its power by controlling a weaker nations economics, and government?

• Genocide

• War

• Imperialism

• Embargo

Africa was most likely colonized for what reason?

• Economic profit

• Access to raw materials

• Valuable resources

• All of them

What was the central purpose of South Africa’s apartheid policy?

• Sustainable development

• Conflict Resolution

• Division of Labor

• Racial Segregation

How did Desmond Tutu help put pressure on the Apartheid government of South Africa to change?

• Convinced foreign nations to fund apartheid

• Told the government that he would take over and become a dictator if they didn’t end apartheid

• Convinced foreign nations and businesses to limit trade and investments

• Told them to end apartheid because it was wrong

Who is Nelson Mandela?

• The leader of the ANC and the face of the Anti-Apartheid movement. He was arrested in 1964 on charges of terrorism

• Founder of the Soweto Revolution

• African conqueror who fought European rule during early European exploration

• Leader of the white minority government in 1953

Who is F. W. de Klerk?

• Outspoken anti-Apartheid activist

• President of S. Africa who worked to repeal Apartheid laws

• Diamond mining company executive who supported Apartheid

• Manager of S. African National Rugby Team

What happened in South Africa in 1994?

• F.W. de Klerk was elected president

• Nelson Mandela was elected the first black president of South Africa

• Apartheid was made legal

• Apartheid laws were renewed and made more strict.

What were the roles of Nelson Mandela and F.W. de Klerk in the evolution of apartheid in South Africa?

• They created apartheid.

• They enhanced apartheid.

• They worked to abolish apartheid

• They helped maintain apartheid

Which of these is NOT a major problem experienced by many African countries due to political instability?

• limited access to education

• food shortages and malnutrition

• a significant decrease in birth rates

• lack of medical treatment and supplies