Decolonization in Africa (Pre-test)

2 November 2022
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Another name for the Organization of African Unity is the ____________ .
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African Union
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Because there was very little investment in education, African colonies
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had few leaders with government experience.
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Which major change took place in Nigeria in 1999?
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A civilian president was elected.
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The Rwandan genocide took place in which year?
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1994
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What was a major contributor to unrest in Nigeria?
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its many ethnicities and religions
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What was the first step in Ghana's independence?
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Africans gained a majority in the parliament.
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Why did corruption increase when opposition political parties were banned in Ghana?
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Nkrumah's government held too much power, and officials could do whatever they wanted.
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The large number of casualties in the Nigerian civil war can be attributed to
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the many different factions at war with one another.
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Overwhelming challenges made it difficult for ____________ governments to stay in power in Africa.
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democratic
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European nations benefited from African colonies'
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labor and resources.