Questions and answers:
1: What ancient civilization is known for its pyramids and the Sphinx?
A) Nubia
B) Mali Empire
C) Ancient Egypt
D) Carthage
Answer: C) Ancient Egypt
2: Which African country was the first to gain independence from colonial rule in 1957?
A) Nigeria
B) Ghana
C) Kenya
D) Zimbabwe
Answer: B) Ghana
3: The Great Zimbabwe ruins are located in which modern-day country?
A) South Africa
B) Zimbabwe
C) Mozambique
D) Tanzania
Answer: B) Zimbabwe
4: Which empire was known for its wealth due to gold and was famously ruled by Mansa Musa?
A) Songhai Empire
B) Mali Empire
C) Ashanti Empire
D) Oyo Empire
Answer: B) Mali Empire
5: Who was the anti-apartheid leader and first black president of South Africa?
A) Nelson Mandela
B) Desmond Tutu
C) Walter Sisulu
D) Oliver Tambo
Answer: A) Nelson Mandela
6: The Bantu migrations are associated with which of the following?
A) The spread of Christianity
B) The introduction of ironworking technology
C) The decline of ancient Egypt
D) The establishment of trade routes
Answer: B) The introduction of ironworking technology
7: The Atlantic slave trade primarily involved the transportation of enslaved people from which region of Africa?
A) North Africa
B) West Africa
C) East Africa
D) Southern Africa
Answer: B) West Africa
8: Which famous Carthaginian general crossed the Alps to invade Italy during the Second Punic War?
A) Scipio Africanus
B) Hannibal Barca
C) Jugurtha
D) Hasdrubal
Answer: B) Hannibal Barca
9: The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 is significant for what reason?
A) It ended the Atlantic slave trade.
B) It established the boundaries for African colonization among European powers.
C) It marked the beginning of decolonization in Africa.
D) It promoted trade agreements between African nations.
Answer: B) It established the boundaries for African colonization among European powers.
10: What was the main purpose of the Pan-African Congresses held in the early 20th century?
A) To promote European colonial interests
B) To discuss the rights and unity of Africans and people of African descent
C) To establish trade agreements
D) To modernize African governments
Answer: B) To discuss the rights and unity of Africans and people of African descent.