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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will use contemporary works of history and autobiography to appreciate how historians and leaders have reflected on colonialism in the post colonial period.

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5 Questions

Q1.
In which nation of Africa do the events of 'Things Fall Apart' take place?
Morocco
Correct answer: Nigeria
Uganda
Zimbabwe
Q2.
What term describes a European who went to live in Africa with the aim of converting Africans to Christianity?
Civil Servant
Colonel
Governor
Correct answer: Missionary
Q3.
Which of these best describes Achebe's work?
A historical interpretation
Correct answer: A novel
A primary source
An autobiography
Q4.
What is meant by the word 'destablaise'?
To make faster
To make slower
To make stronger
Correct answer: To make weaker
Q5.
Who was the audience for Hendrik Witbooi's letter?
British Colonial Administrators
German Colonial Administrators
Correct answer: Herero leaders
Nama peoples

5 Questions

Q1.
In which year did Nelson Mandela become president of South Africa?
1984
1992
Correct answer: 1994
1999
Q2.
Who deposed Mandela's father?
A Boer magistrate
Correct answer: A British magistrate
A member of Mandela's family
A rival South African chieftan
Q3.
What key feature of Nigeria's identity today, does Kwarteng identify as originating in the colonial period?
Its borders
Its language
Correct answer: Its name
Its primary export
Q4.
What is Nigeria's biggest city today?
Abuja
Benin City
Kano
Correct answer: Lagos
Q5.
Which of these could be a benefit to the use of an interpretation rather than a primary source?
Correct answer: It allows a broader overview of the event and evidence relating to it.
It offers a specific individual account.
It offers the most accurate account.
It was written at the time of the event.

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UnitHistory / How do we uncover the lived experience of those ruled by Empire in Africa?

History