Pan-Africanism is the idea that
Africans, both on the continent and in the diaspora, share a common ancestry, history, and culture, and that they should unite politically, economically, and socially to promote their common interests and achieve their collective goals. The movement emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, during the height of European imperialism in Africa, as a response to the injustices, exploitation, and oppression faced by Africans under colonial rule. Pan-Africanism has been expressed in various ways, such as through the organization of Pan-African conferences, the establishment of Pan-African institutions and initiatives, the advocacy of African unity and solidarity, and the promotion of African culture and identity. The goal of Pan-Africanism is to create a strong and independent Africa, free from external interference and capable of addressing its own challenges and opportunities.
Pan-Africanism is the idea that African should ban all eurpoean influences. all african ethnic groups should have their own country. all black africans should be united to achieve common goals. all of africa should be united under a single government.
The most accurate statement regarding Pan-Africanism is that all black Africans should be united to achieve common goals. While the movement does advocate for the promotion of African culture and identity, and the establishment of Pan-African institutions and initiatives, it does not necessarily advocate for banning all European influences, nor does it require all African ethnic groups to have their own country. Additionally, while it aims to promote African unity and solidarity, it does not necessarily advocate for the unification of all of Africa under a single government.
Read the passage by a man discussing his country, Senegal, immediately after independence.
“Forty years ago, we had nothing—no doctors, no engineers, no writers. We had no university. We thought a flag and a national anthem were enough for independence. . . . That is now a thing of the past. One has to count on the people. And despite all the problems, success for us is a certainty. Every day we’re working hard, because we’re dreaming of a better quality of life.”
—Ousmane Sembene, filmmaker
Which of the following statements BEST summarizes the main idea of the passage?
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The country took some time to develop but eventually met the needs of its people.
The country was unprepared to meet its needs.
The country was immediately successful.
The country would probably go to war with its neighbors.
The main idea of the passage is that the country was initially unprepared for independence and lacked basic infrastructure and institutions, but has since made progress due to hard work and the determination of its people. Therefore, the option that best summarizes the main idea of the passage is the first one: The country took some time to develop but eventually met the needs of its people.
Which of the following is an effect of the desertification taking place in parts of Africa?
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The majority of Africa is experiencing political stability.
The rainforests in Africa are growing rapidly.
Some Africans struggle to get clean drinking water.
Africa's infrastructure is highly developed.
An effect of the desertification taking place in parts of Africa is that some Africans struggle to get clean drinking water.
“Most people in rural areas are farmers, and when you have a disease like Guinea worm [a parasite], you are incapacitated, unable to continue with your work. By preventing the hundreds of thousands of cases that we do each year, we are freeing up that many more people to farm so that they will have food and be able to take care of their families.”
—Emmanuel Miri
Based on the quote, how can widespread disease affect a country’s economy?
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It can hurt the economy by making people stay in agriculture.
It can help the economy by increasing the availability of food.
It can help the economy by creating new jobs in health care.
It can hurt the economy by removing people from the workforce.
Widespread disease can hurt the economy by removing people from the workforce, as stated in the quote: "when you have a disease like Guinea worm [a parasite], you are incapacitated, unable to continue with your work."
Which trade relationship is most likely depicted on this historic map?
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Atlantic Slave Trade
Sugar-Spice Trade
Ivory-Cotton Trade
Gold-Salt Trade
Since there is no image provided to identify the specific map, I cannot determine the trade relationship that is most likely depicted.
A popular movement for more democracy took place in several North African countries in the early 2010's. This movement is known as
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The Arab Spring
Apartheid
The African National Congress
Pan-Africanism
The popular movement for more democracy that took place in several North African countries in the early 2010s is known as the Arab Spring.
Which of the countries on the chart has the youngest population?
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Mauritius
Ghana
South Sudan
It's impossible to tell.
It's impossible to tell from the chart which country has the youngest population. The chart does not provide information on the age structure of the populations.
A lack of clean water in many African nations leads to increased famine and disease, which in turn worsens poverty. Which group below can provide aid to regions struggling with these issues?
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Foreign governments
Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)
The United Nations
All of these groups are known to help struggling nations
All of these groups are known to help struggling nations, but nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) are often at the forefront of providing aid to regions struggling with issues such as lack of clean water, famine, and disease in Africa.
Which of the following is an example of the impact trade and human migration had on the people of Southern and Eastern Africa?
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Southern and Eastern Africans practice the same religion as their ancestors.
Southern and Eastern Africans only use goods that are produced in their nation.
Those living in Southern and Eastern Africa became isolated from the rest of the world.
Millions of people in Southern and Eastern Africa speak a form of the Bantu language.
Millions of people in Southern and Eastern Africa speak a form of the Bantu language, which is an example of the impact trade and human migration had on the people of the region. The Bantu people originated from West Africa and spread across Southern and Eastern Africa, bringing with them their language and culture. As they interacted and traded with other groups, their language and culture influenced and were influenced by their neighbors, resulting in the development of several distinct Bantu languages.
Which of the following has negatively affected Africa's economies?
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The lack of quality health care in Africa.
The presence of nongovernmental organizations in Africa.
The collaboration among different organizations such as the African Union.
The monetary investment into Africa by foreign nations.
The lack of quality health care in Africa has negatively affected the economies of several African nations, as poor health often leads to reduced productivity and increased healthcare costs.
Look at the map. Which of the following statements is not true?
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In 1914, France controlled most of West Africa.
In 1914, Egypt had marginal independence.
In 1914, all of Africa was controlled by European nations.
All of these statements are true.
The statement "All of Africa was controlled by European nations" is not true, as Ethiopia and Liberia were never colonized by European powers, and Morocco retained its independence under French and Spanish protectorates. Therefore, the correct answer is "In 1914, all of Africa was controlled by European nations."
Why did European nations colonize Africa?
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They wanted to adopt African cultures.
They wanted to convert to African religions.
They wanted the natural resources in Africa.
They were afraid African nations would invade Europe.
European nations colonized Africa primarily because they wanted to exploit the continent's natural resources and establish markets for their goods.
Look at the map. Which body of water was important to both Mali and Songhai?
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Atlantic Ocean
Senegal River
Niger River
All of these
The Niger River was important to both Mali and Songhai.
Which ecosystem covers most of Sub-Saharan Africa?
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Mediterranean
Desert
Sahel
Savanna
Rain forest
The savanna is the ecosystem that covers most of Sub-Saharan Africa.
Which development helped strengthen Christianity in Ethiopia?
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the growth of Swahili culture
the rise of Greek city-states in East Africa
the fall of Kush
the rise of the Zagwe dynasty
The rise of the Zagwe dynasty helped strengthen Christianity in Ethiopia. It was during this period (approximately 900-1270 CE) that Ethiopia adopted Christianity as the state religion and constructed a number of impressive churches and monasteries.
What former South African policy was Nelson Mandela describing in the quote below?
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colonialism
apartheid
industrialization
slavery
Nelson Mandela was describing the former South African policy of apartheid in the quote. The policy was a system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination that was implemented in South Africa from 1948 to the early 1990s.
Which development helped strengthen Christianity in Ethiopia?
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the growth of Swahili culture
the rise of Greek city-states in East Africa
the fall of Kush
the rise of the Zagwe dynasty