Colonialism and Nationalism Quiz

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What is a significant legacy of colonialism in Nigeria in terms of economic policies?

Encouraging self-sufficiency in manufacturing

Fostering balanced trade relationships

Pursuing non-diversified economic policies (correct)

Promoting domestic development of industry

How did colonial powers like Britain view the economic relationship with their colonies according to the text?

As independent economic entities

As equal partners in trade

As competitors in industrial development

As markets for finished products (correct)

What impact did colonial transportation infrastructure have on African countries?

Enabled easy access to raw materials for domestic industries

Facilitated international trade at the expense of domestic connectivity (correct)

Fostered strong connections between neighboring colonies

Led to increased self-sufficiency in transportation

Why did colonial powers like Britain build roads and railways in their colonies?

To facilitate transportation of raw materials to the coast (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what way did colonialism impact the trade networks in Africa?

Isolated African countries from each other (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was a common pattern observed in many former African colonies regarding transportation routes?

Neglecting major commerce hubs (C) Signup and view all the answers

What historical epoch is defined as a period during which people lost political sovereignty to western nations?

Colonialism (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the effects of the economic depression of the 1930s on Africans in the colonial system?

Increase in commodity prices without a corresponding rise in wages (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who were the principal actors through which colonialism introduced slave trade and western education?

Colonial Masters (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did British firms contribute to economic dominance and discrimination in Africa?

By controlling banking, shipping, and agricultural product trade (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was one outcome of the formation of political parties by Western educated African students?

Raising public opinion against colonialism in Europe and America (D) Signup and view all the answers

What event challenged colonialism in Nigeria, leading to independence?

Nationalist Struggle (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which region in Nigeria emerged from the Old Hausa Kingdom conquered in a Holy War led by Shehu Usman Danfodiyo in 1804?

Sokoto Caliphate (Hausa/Fulani Emirate) (A) Signup and view all the answers

What role did the Black American ideas play in aiding African nationalist activities against colonial governments?

Published ideas circulated among educated Africans, aiding attacks on colonial slogans (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which group agitated for political independence for the colonies by organizing political activities and forming unions?

Western educated African students (D) Signup and view all the answers

What legacy was left by colonial masters for Nigeria post-independence?

Educational Advancement (C) Signup and view all the answers

What slogan became popular among Africans as a response to European dominance?

'Europe for Europeans and Africans for Africa' (D) Signup and view all the answers

What issues manifested after Nigeria gained independence, related to education, corruption, and security?

Challenges with Education, Corruption, and Security (A) Signup and view all the answers