Why did European nations colonize Africa?(1 point)

Responses

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.

2. Which of the following best explains how the Pan-African movement and nationalism contributed to the attainment of independence in Kenya and Nigeria?(1 point)
Responses

The Pan-African movement primarily focused on economic reforms, leading to increased trade opportunities and reduced dependency on colonial powers, resulting in independence.

Nationalism in Kenya and Nigeria primarily centered on armed resistance against colonial forces, forcing the colonial powers to grant independence.

The Pan-African movement fostered a sense of solidarity and unity among African nations, leading to increased diplomatic pressure on colonial powers and support for the independence movements in Kenya and Nigeria.

Nationalist leaders in Kenya and Nigeria solely relied on peaceful protests and negotiations with colonial authorities to achieve independence.

9 answers

The correct answers are:

1. They wanted the natural resources in Africa.
2. The Pan-African movement fostered a sense of solidarity and unity among African nations, leading to increased diplomatic pressure on colonial powers and support for the independence movements in Kenya and Nigeria.
4. ______________is a policy, unique to South Africa, that is founded on the idea of separating people based on racial and ethnic criteria.(1 point)
Responses

Jim Crow

Apartheid

Reconquista

Discrimination

5. Using the key and the map, which region is the Sahara desert located in Africa?

(1 point)
Responses

Maritime

Tropical Wet

Arid

Mediterranean
4. Apartheid
5. Arid
6. Which system listed below is needed for farmers in areas that experience drought?(1 point)
Responses

tunnel systems

irrigation systems

crop rotation systems

transportation systems

7. In Sub-Saharan Africa, which of the following best describes the relationship between poor soil and deforestation?(1 point)
Responses

Poor soil quality is a result of deforestation, as the removal of trees leads to increased erosion and nutrient loss, negatively impacting agricultural productivity.

Deforestation is primarily driven by the need for land to expand agriculture in response to poor soil quality, as it necessitates the constant clearing of new areas for farming.

Poor soil quality and deforestation are unrelated.

None of the above

8. How has desertification impacted life in Sub-Saharan Africa?(1 point)
Responses

It increases the number of animal species due to the land that has been cleared.

It decreases the number of floods since there are less trees to trap rainfall.

It leads to scarcity of farmland and causes food shortages.

It creates a larger variety of agricultural products since there are less trees to take out nutrients in the soil
6. irrigation systems
7. Poor soil quality is a result of deforestation, as the removal of trees leads to increased erosion and nutrient loss, negatively impacting agricultural productivity.
8. It leads to scarcity of farmland and causes food shortages.
9. What is a benefit for Egyptians living along the Nile River and Nile Delta?(1 point)
Responses

Land is cheap there.

The pyramids are located there.

The land is fertile due to the flooding of the Nile.

It is home to many important religious sites.
Question 2
Why are the majority of Sub-Saharan African cities located near major rivers and near the coast?(1 point)
Responses

Cities were built there because of internal tribal wars.

Cites needed access to bodies of water for trade.

The interior of the continent is filled with deserts and mountains.

The cities' leaders wanted them to be close to one another.
9. The land is fertile due to the flooding of the Nile.
Why are the majority of Sub-Saharan African cities located near major rivers and near the coast?(1 point)
Responses

Cities needed access to bodies of water for trade.
was it right?
Yes, that is correct. The land along the Nile River and Nile Delta is fertile due to the annual flooding, and the majority of Sub-Saharan African cities are located near major rivers and the coast for trade and access to water resources.