Region: Africa Flashcards
How many countries are in Africa?
49
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How many slaves did the Europeans transport to the Western Hemisphere?
More than 10m
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Name the other slave trade in Africa (apart from European to Western Hemisphere)
- trans-Saharan
- Enslaved by Arabs
- Moving slaves to North Africa and Middle East
- Impacted millions
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What time period did the slave trade happen (European one)?
16th Century to 19th
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Draw a map of Afica
see map
When did France give up Algeria?
1962
How long did colonial era in Africa last?
Less than a century
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What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 in relation to Africa?
The Berlin Conference regulated European colonization and trade in Africa, leading to the “Scramble for Africa” without African input.
Which African country successfully resisted colonization in 1896, remaining independent?
Ethiopia successfully resisted colonization by defeating Italy at the Battle of Adwa in 1896.
How did colonial powers typically exploit African resources?
Colonial powers exploited Africa through extraction of raw materials and minerals, often with little benefit to local populations.
What was the impact of European borders drawn in Africa during colonization?
European-imposed borders often disregarded ethnic and cultural lines, leading to long-term conflicts and instability in post-colonial Africa.
What was the main economic system imposed by colonial powers in Africa?
Colonial economies were structured around the extraction of raw materials for export to European markets, often neglecting local economic needs.
What was the role of Christian missions in African colonialism?
Christian missions often accompanied colonial expansion, aiming to convert Africans and sometimes undermining local religions and cultures.
Which European country had the most extensive colonial holdings in Africa?
France had one of the largest colonial empires in Africa, controlling territories such as Algeria, Morocco, and West Africa.
How did the Atlantic Slave Trade relate to European colonization in Africa?
The Atlantic Slave Trade, driven by European demand, led to the forced migration of millions of Africans and preceded formal colonization.
Who colonized South Africa?
Dutch then British
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What was the last colonial war in South Africa?
2nd Boer War
What’s a name for the modern-day descendants of the Boers?
Afrikaners
When did South Africa become a self-governing nations (as part of British Empire)?
1910
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What policies did the National Party (elected 1948) set up? (South Africa)
Apartheid
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What were the classifications of people under apartheid South Africa?
Black, White, Coloured
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When did South Africa sever its connetions as a dominion (of Britain)?
1961
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When did Mandela become president of South Africa?
1994
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Which two leaders were responsible for peaceful transition away from apartheid?
Nelson Mandela
F. W. de Klerk
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