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What was the primary motivation behind European colonization of Africa during the 15th-20th centuries?
What was the primary motivation behind European colonization of Africa during the 15th-20th centuries?
- To protect Africans from themselves
- To establish trade and economic exploitation (correct)
- To spread Christianity and civilization
- To promote cultural exchange and understanding
How did the European colonizers view African cultures and societies?
How did the European colonizers view African cultures and societies?
- As advanced and sophisticated
- As irrelevant to European interests
- As primitive and savage (correct)
- As worthy of preservation and protection
What was the primary goal of the Harlem Renaissance movement among African-Americans in the early 20th century?
What was the primary goal of the Harlem Renaissance movement among African-Americans in the early 20th century?
- To promote African-American political representation
- To protest against racial discrimination and injustice
- To integrate African-Americans into mainstream American culture
- To establish a new, distinct black cultural identity (correct)
What was the main purpose of the Black Panther Party when it was founded in 1966?
What was the main purpose of the Black Panther Party when it was founded in 1966?
What is the primary reason why African-American actors have been underrepresented in lead roles in major superhero and action films?
What is the primary reason why African-American actors have been underrepresented in lead roles in major superhero and action films?
Which type of film has been the predominant form of 'black cinema' in the past, according to the passage?
Which type of film has been the predominant form of 'black cinema' in the past, according to the passage?
Which of the following films is noted for having a black main character in the superhero genre?
Which of the following films is noted for having a black main character in the superhero genre?
What did the #oscarssowhite meme draw attention to?
What did the #oscarssowhite meme draw attention to?
How is Africa often portrayed in US/European news media, according to the text?
How is Africa often portrayed in US/European news media, according to the text?
What term is used to describe the outdated perception of Africa as a backward and uncivilized place?
What term is used to describe the outdated perception of Africa as a backward and uncivilized place?
Which of the following initiatives did Barack Obama create to aid minority and women's groups during his presidency?
Which of the following initiatives did Barack Obama create to aid minority and women's groups during his presidency?
What movement has utilized social media to raise awareness about the issue of unarmed 'people of color' being shot by US police?
What movement has utilized social media to raise awareness about the issue of unarmed 'people of color' being shot by US police?
