Africa After 1945 HELPP?

19. Why did the U.S. support the tyrannical reign of Mobutu Sese Seko of Zaire?


A. The U.S. did not support Mobutu Sese Seko. B. The U.S. was afraid of sanctions being imposed on them by Zaire


C. He was an ally in the Cold War and also provided the U.S. with easy, unregulated access to his country's mineral exports. D. No answer is correct.





20. Why did many of the new African leaders support the Communist doctrine of the Soviets?


A. The Soviet Union provided many of the African leaders with money and military support. B. Communist doctrine was appealing to them after suffering years of exploitation and inequality at the hands of European capitalists. C. The Soviet Union criticized the brutality and imperialism of the colonialists. D. All of the answers are correct.





21. Which African country's government sponsors death squads known as the the Janjawid, who kill and terrorie farmers in Darfur?


A. Nigeria B. Sudan


C. Rwanda C. The Democratic Republic of Congo





22. Nelson Mandela was an active member of which group that fought to get rid of apartheid in South Africa?


A. The Black Panthers B. The African National Congress


C. The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) D. The South African Liberation Movement





23. Which of the following actions did the U.S. and UN undertake to halt the killings in Rwanda?


A. They imposed stringent economic and political sanctions on Rwanda. B. They conducted air raids, bombing several Hutu villages.


C. As soon as the crisis started, they sent in large numbers of peacekeeping troops. D. No answer is correct.





24. During the time Nelson Mandela was president of South Africa, he worked tirelessly to _____.


A. end racial and ethnic conflicts B. encourage wealthy, professional whites to stay in South Africa


C. build a stronger and wealthier nation D. All of the answers are correct.





25. How does South Africa differ from Nigeria, the Congo, and most other African countries since independence?


A. It has never experienced a coup d鈥櫭﹖at. B. It has a flourishing economy that attracts workers from all over Africa. C. It has a diversified economy and a well-developed tourist industry. D. All of the answers are correct.





26. All of the following are challenges faced by Africa today EXCEPT _____.


A. a stagnant economy due to political unrest and inadequate financial resources B. corrupt government officials stealing state funds for themselves


C. demand for the continent's exports exceeds supply D. it is home to the largest population of AIDS sufferers





27. Which of the following statements about AIDS in Africa is true?


A. As of 2006, less than 1 million people have died of AIDS in Africa. B. Africa's elderly are the most susceptible to the virus that causes AIDS.


C. Only children die of AIDS in Africa. D. Africa houses over 60% of the world's AIDS population.





28. Which of the following factors has NOT contributed to the spread of AIDS in Africa?


A. Lack of education B. Poverty


C. Overindulgence in rich food D. A large population of migrant, male workers





29. Which of the following is NOT an effect of corruption in Africa?


A. Skilled and educated people spend time engaging in corruption rather than productive labor. B. The corrupt minor elite are able to maintain a tight hold on power and wealth.


C. Other countries are willing to increase aid because the public funds have been diverted. D. Money intended for public use and national development end up in private pockets.





30. Which of the following is NOT a reason that African countries cannot repay their debts?


A. Lower prices are being paid for African exports, so African countries are poorer. B. The lenders have lowered interest rates and forgiven parts of Africa's debt. C. Oil prices have increased, so Africans have to use more of their money for oil imports and have less money for paying off the debt. D. They are locked in a vicious cycle where they need to borrow more money in order to make payments on existing debts.





31. One good argument against forgiving Africa's debt would be because _____.


A. there is no guarantee that the African states will use the money saved to help their poor and develop their economies B. Africa has the money to repay her debt, but chooses not to do so


C. forgiving the debt hurts the poorest Africans the most D. the World Bank and the IMF are almost bankrupt and they need the money





32. All of the following are challeges for Africa, EXCEPT _____.


A. lack of natural resources B. an enormous debt burden


C.the AIDS epidemic D.corrupt governments|||One or two of these, I might have answered; but ALL of them? Please, do your own homework.