History quiz History – African History Quiz By isitok - September 6, 2024 0 46 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Page 1 of 17 1. Who was the first President of independent Ghana, the first African country to gain independence from colonial rule in 1957? A) Kwame Nkrumah B) Jomo Kenyatta C) Nelson Mandela D) Julius Nyerere Page 2 of 17 2. What ancient African civilization is known for its impressive stone ruins, including the city of Great Zimbabwe? A) The Nubian Kingdom B) The Mali Empire C) The Kingdom of Aksum D) The Great Zimbabwe Civilization Page 3 of 17 3. What was the primary aim of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, which was attended by European powers? A) To promote African trade and economic development B) To divide African territories among European colonizers C) To establish alliances with African leaders D) To create a unified African government Page 4 of 17 4. Who led the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa and became the country's first black president in 1994? A) Desmond Tutu B) Steve Biko C) Nelson Mandela D) Oliver Tambo Page 5 of 17 5. What was the name of the ancient Egyptian writing system that used pictorial symbols? A) Cuneiform B) Hieroglyphics C) Sanskrit D) Phoenician Page 6 of 17 6. What was the primary goal of the Pan-African movement, which gained prominence in the early 20th century? A) To promote industrialization in Africa B) To encourage African countries to form military alliances C) To unite African nations and promote independence from colonial powers D) To establish a single currency for African countries Page 7 of 17 7. What significant conflict occurred in Sudan from 1983 to 2005, leading to the eventual independence of South Sudan in 2011? A) The Darfur Conflict B) The First Sudanese Civil War C) The Second Sudanese Civil War D) The Abyei Dispute Page 8 of 17 8. What ancient African kingdom, located in modern-day Ethiopia, is known for its significant early Christian history and impressive architecture such as the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela? A)The Kingdom of Axum B) The Kingdom of Kush C) The Mali Empire D) The Songhai Empire Page 9 of 17 9. Who was the leader of the Mau Mau Uprising against British colonial rule in Kenya during the 1950s? A) Jomo Kenyatta B) Dedan Kimathi C) Tom Mboya D) Oginga Odinga Page 10 of 17 10. What African country was known for its role as a key player in the trans-Saharan trade and was a prominent center of trade and learning in the medieval period? A) Mali B) Egypt C) South Africa D) Nigeria Page 11 of 17 11. What was the name of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, where an estimated 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus were killed? A) The Rwandan Massacre B) The Rwandan Genocide C) The Tutsi Rebellion D) The Hutu Uprising Page 12 of 17 12. Who was the famous African American abolitionist and writer who escaped from slavery and became a leading voice in the anti-slavery movement in the United States? A) Frederick Douglass B) Harriet Tubman C) W.E.B. Du Bois D) Booker T. Washington Page 13 of 17 13. What was the major trade commodity that led to the development of powerful empires in West Africa, such as the Ghana, Mali, and Songhai Empires? A) Gold B) Ivory C) Salt D) Spices Page 14 of 17 17. Who was the leader of Egypt who led the country through the Suez Crisis in 1956 and was known for his pan-Arabism and socialist policies? A) Gamal Abdel Nasser B) Anwar Sadat C) Hosni Mubarak D) Abdel Fattah el-Sisi Page 15 of 17 18. What was the name of the historical trade network that connected the East African coast with the interior regions and was instrumental in the spread of Islam in the region? A) The Trans-Saharan Trade Network B) The Swahili Coast Trade Network C) The Transatlantic Trade Network D) The Indian Ocean Trade Network Page 16 of 17 19. What was the primary cause of the Ethiopian Civil War, which lasted from 1974 to 1991? A) Disputes over border territories B) Ethnic and political conflicts between different groups C) Economic crises and famine D) The struggle between the monarchy and communist forces Page 17 of 17 20. Who was the prominent South African leader who fought against colonial rule and racial segregation, and was also a key figure in the establishment of the African National Congress (ANC)? A) Albertina Sisulu B) Nelson Mandela C) Oliver Tambo D) Walter Sisulu Please provide your contact information to proceed.Email Address *First Name *Consent *Yes, I agree with the privacy policy and terms and conditions.Start QuizSkip and continue
