Decolonization in Africa Answers
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The large number of casualties in the Nigerian civil war can be attributed to
A
colonists’ lack of attention to cultural differences.B
broad-based anger at economic disparity in the country.C
widespread dissatisfaction with the Nigerian president.D
the many different factions at war with one another.2
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What was a major contributor to unrest in Nigeria?
A
its many ethnicities and religionsB
a series of military dictatorshipsC
an economic dependence on oilD
clashes with other African nations3
Why did corruption increase when opposition political parties were banned in Ghana?
A
Nkrumah’s government held too much power, and officials could do whatever they wanted.B
Opposition parties operated secretly and illegally, and they tried to undermine the government.C
Citizens revolted against Nkrumah’s rule, and crime became common among workers.D
Opposition parties ran on anti-corruption platforms, but they won no support from the public.4
The chart below shows the percentage of total government revenue from oil in Nigeria between 1967 and 1990.
A
Nigeria was generating less revenue from oil in 1987 compared to pervious years.B
Nigeria was generating greater revenue from oil in 1990 compared to previous years.C
Nigeria’s oil revenue peaked during 1975.D
Nigeria’s oil revenue decreased during 1987.5
What was the purpose of pan-Africanism?
A
to bring together Africans from all parts of the continentB
to spread African culture to people of other backgroundsC
to empower Africa to develop colonies in other nationsD
to unite people of African descent around the world6
The Rwandan genocide was a result of
A
an economic crisis resulting from corruption and failed crops.B
ethnic tensions that had their roots in the period of Belgian rule.C
election fraud that occurred soon after independence from Belgium.D
conflict between two military leaders over control of the oil industry.7
European nations benefited from African colonies’
A
labor and resources.B
industries and artisans.C
established trade routes.D
well-trained military.8
Which major change took place in Nigeria in 1999?
A
Ethnic tensions came to an end.B
A peace treaty concluded the civil war.C
Military leaders led a government coup.D
A civilian president was elected.9
The economies of most African colonies were dependent on
A
industrial development.B
one or two crops.C
a strong middle class.D
diverse farmlands.10
When military leaders and dictators ruled Nigeria, they sometimes tried to prevent unrest by
A
allowing peaceful, supervised political activity.B
agreeing to small, incremental changes.C
banning expressions of ethnic pride.D
prohibiting all criticism of the government.Did you find these answers helpful?
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