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.
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What was a major contributor to unrest in Nigeria?

A
its many ethnicities and religions
B
a series of military dictatorships
C
an economic dependence on oil
D
clashes with other African nations
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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.
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The chart below shows the percentage of total government revenue from oil in Nigeria between 1967 and 1990.

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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.
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What was the purpose of pan-Africanism?

A
to bring together Africans from all parts of the continent
B
to spread African culture to people of other backgrounds
C
to empower Africa to develop colonies in other nations
D
to unite people of African descent around the world
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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.
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European nations benefited from African colonies’

A
labor and resources.
B
industries and artisans.
C
established trade routes.
D
well-trained military.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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