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1
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What was the Islamic State´s West Africa Province’s main goal?

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To “purify” Islam in northern Nigeria

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Who fought the Biafran civil war?

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The government of Nigeria and the Republic of Biafra

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Who is a participant in the Somali armed conflict?

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The Islamist armed group Al-Shabab

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Who restricted freedom of expression and media in Somalia?

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Federal and regional authorities

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In…criminals may target foreigners based on affluence or vulnerability.

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Togo

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Criminal activity is one of the major concerns in…

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Cameroon

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Mali’s coup d’état was caused because of the government’s lack of support against the…

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Tuareg rebellion

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Which state in the country of Ethiopia is facing a major humanitarian crisis?

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Tigray

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The South Sudanese people have mostly fled to…

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Ethiopia

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10
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What led the British to forcefully declare Egypt’s Independence?

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Petitions and demonstrations by professionals, students, and workers

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In Somalia, 2.6 million people are internally displaced, of which many live unassisted and are vulnerable to abuse.

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True

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12
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The Boko Haram insurgency stopped when its founder Yusuf died.

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False

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13
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Ghana was controlled by the Convention People’s Party (CPP).

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True

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14
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Algeria cut political ties with Morrocco after it claimed the neighboring country took lethal action against them.

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True

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In Ghana, the government was overthrown, so the leaders of the coup closed the borders.

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False

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Sahrawi students were demanding scholarships and transportation subsidies from the government.

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True

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17
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The French intervened in Mali to stop the Islamic groups from taking control of the territory.

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True

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18
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The Tigray People’s Liberation Front’s denial to form a single party with the Ethiopian Front led to a peaceful administration.

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False

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Unemployment and inflation motivated national support for Egyptian independence.

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True

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20
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European actors during Syria´s Global Civil War solely focused on searching for a solution.

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False

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21
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The Western Saharan conflict is an ongoing conflict between the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic and the country of?

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Morocco

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22
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The name of the treaty signed by Spain to retreat their troops from morocco is?

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The Madrid Accord

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Initially, which was the group of people the UN considered as representative of the Sahara?

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The Polisario Front

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What European country got together to prevent European countries from intervening in the conflict?

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Germany

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25
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Around 250 civilians disappeared from…

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Sahrawi

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26
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Who were the people expelled from the Moroccan territory?

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Teachers and journalists

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27
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Which Union supports Sahrawi’s right to decolonization?

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The African Union

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28
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In which country do the refugees have their main five camps?

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Algeria

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29
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One of the camps where the Sahrawi people reside is:

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Dakhla

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30
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What portion of Western Sahara did Morocco control by the time of the ceasefire?

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2/3

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31
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While at war, Morocco built a 700 kilometers long stone wall.

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False

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32
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During the war, some territories were liberated and then formed part of the Polisario Front.

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True

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33
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The international democracy watchdog called Freedom House reported the abuses of human rights by Morocco.

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True

34
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Morocco claims they no longer hold any prisoners of war.

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True

35
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When Sahrawi refugees fled their country, other countries looked to provide aid to support the cause.

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True

36
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The diets of Sahrawi refugee children positively impact them in all physical aspects.

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False

37
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Sahrawi refugees are scattered into four locations, two being Argelia and Europe.

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True

38
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The lack of foreign aid and investment has caused an unstable economy and security.

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True

39
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The Polisario Front is supported by Algeria and the African Union.

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True

40
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Sahrawi refugees consume more than 300 kilocalories per day.

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False

41
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West Africa’s intra-state conflicts started to rise since:

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The decolonization and independence of African countries

42
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Where did the Mali war take place?

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The northern and southern parts of Mali

43
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Communal conflicts in Nigeria started after the:

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WWI

44
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In how many categories can the communal conflicts in Nigeria be divided?

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2

45
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What caused Somalia to become a failed state?

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Armed groups competition for power

46
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Into what two broad categories can Nigeria’s conflicts be divided?

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Ethno-religious conflicts and herder-farmer conflicts

47
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What were the consequences of the Mali War?

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The politicization of the army, security agencies, and the fragility of the state.

48
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What are the main causes of sexual assault and femicide cases in African regions?

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Inequity treatment, and low status women have in Africa

49
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What is the main religion practiced in Egypt?

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Islam

50
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Why is elephant hunting a recurrent activity in Africa?

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The demand of highly valuable tusks

51
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Burkina Faso is considered the safest country in Africa

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False

52
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The acts of maritime piracy that occur in West Africa were originated in Somalia.

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True

53
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The Boko Haram problem is an Islamist conflict in Egypt.

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False

54
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Nigeria is a multi-ethnic state.

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True

55
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African governments destinate a considerable percentage of their budget to resolve gender-based violence and rape culture

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False

56
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Caused by Boko Haram, more than 186,000 people in Nigeria have been forced to leave their country and seek refuge.

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True

57
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During colonial times, elephant hunting was a sport for the noblemen and was overused by British governors.

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True

58
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Al-Shabab is a militia.

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True

59
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The Tigray People’s Liberation Front has controlled Ethiopian politics.

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True

60
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The UN Security Council did not authorize other countries to enter Somali territorial waters to stop the piracy attacks.

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False

61
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How is Al-Shabab commonly recognized?

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“The youth”

62
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In what country does Al- Shabab operate?

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Somalia

63
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What is the economical consequence of Al-Shabab’s terrorist attacks?

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Public investment funds are being redirected for security and damage repair

64
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What is the Al-Shabab ideology called?

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Sharia Law

65
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What are some results of terrorism in society?

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Creates an atmosphere of anxiety, worry, and fear

66
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In what ways does Al- Shabab try to impose its ideology?

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Restricting media and other influencing types of entertainment

67
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Which is the main collective recruited by Al- Shabab?

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Teenagers and kids

68
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Which country had military support for Somalia regarding the Al-Shabab?

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United States

69
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What is Al-Shabab’s ideology called?

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jihadism

70
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In what grade do most girls in Somalia drop out of school?

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Fifth grade

71
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One of the main foundations of a country is the economy.

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True

72
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Al-Shabab is considered the principal armed opposition to the Somalia government.

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True

73
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Al-Shabab group is located in developing countries.

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True

74
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UN reports that more than twenty million people in Somalia need assistance.

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False

75
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The United States deployed troops in Somalia to combat terrorism.

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True

76
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Terrorism hasn’t had any economic impact on Somalia.

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False

77
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Tourism has not been affected by terrorist attacks.

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False

78
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Terrorists use attacks as a political instrument to pressure governments into meeting their demands.

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True

79
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Al-Shabab group respects people’s human rights.

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False

80
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Many people escape from their homes because of the fear the Al-Shabab provokes in them.

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True

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