Day 7 cold war

Why is the year 1960 referred to as the "Year of Africa"?

• Many African nations gained independence.

• Africa hosted the Olympics.

• African nations formed a single government.

• Africa became a continent of peace.

Which method did some African nations use to gain independence in the 1960s?

• Diplomacy

• Trade

• Colonization

• Exploration

Who was Kwame Nkrumah?

• A military dictator in Uganda

• A leader who negotiated Ghana's independence

• A famous African athlete

• A British colonial governor

What was Ghana known as before its independence?

• The Gold Coast

• The Ivory Coast

• The Silver Coast

• The Diamond Coast

What was Idi Amin known for during his rule in Uganda?

• Promoting democracy

• Human rights abuses and corruption

• Economic prosperity

• Peaceful negotiations

Who was Kwame Nkrumah?

• A leader in the decolonization of Africa

• A famous musician

• A Cold War spy

• An American president

What evidence of the Cold War can be seen in the decolonization of Africa?

• Increased military presence

• Economic aid from superpowers

• Cultural exchanges

• Space exploration

What year did South Africa peacefully negotiate their independence with Great Britain?

• 1910

• 1920

• 1930

• 1940

What was the policy used by white South Africans to hold power over black South Africans?

• Segregation

• Apartheid

• Colonization

• Imperialism

Who protested against apartheid and later became South Africa’s first black president?

• Desmond Tutu

• Oliver Tambo

• Nelson Mandela

• Steve Biko