The Impact of Internal and External Factors on Africa (Grade 12 NSC Matric History): Quizzes
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What were literacy rates in most African countries by independence under colonial rule?
What were literacy rates in most African countries by independence under colonial rule?
Below 20%
How did politicians exploit ethnic diversity in post-independence Africa?
How did politicians exploit ethnic diversity in post-independence Africa?
To gain support & divide nations
What political system did many African countries adopt after independence?
What political system did many African countries adopt after independence?
One-party dictatorships
How much higher were transport costs for landlocked African countries vs coastal nations?
How much higher were transport costs for landlocked African countries vs coastal nations?
2-3 times higher
Which two superpowers competed for influence in Africa during the Cold War?
Which two superpowers competed for influence in Africa during the Cold War?
United States & Soviet Union
What negative cycle did foreign aid create in African countries?
What negative cycle did foreign aid create in African countries?
Increased dependency on external aid
In the export-import cycle, what did African countries sell at low prices?
In the export-import cycle, what did African countries sell at low prices?
Raw materials like cotton & cocoa
By how much did oil import costs increase during the 1973 oil crisis?
By how much did oil import costs increase during the 1973 oil crisis?
Over 300%
What did the debt crisis force African governments to prioritize over social spending?
What did the debt crisis force African governments to prioritize over social spending?
Debt repayment
Which time period does this topic cover for newly independent African nations?
Which time period does this topic cover for newly independent African nations?
1960 to 1980