Thursday 1 September 2016

Tropical History Zimsec Revision Questions


Revision Questions

1. Compare and contrast the ways in which Africans adjusted
to legitimate trade in
(a) Sene- Gambia, (b) Dahomey and
(c) the states of the Niger Delta

2. Analyse the political, economic and social impact on East Africa of the establishment of the Omani Sultanet’s capital in Zanzibar.

3. What were the aims of Tewodros II and how successful was he in his attempts to achieve them?

4. Compare and contrast the reactions of two of the following rulers towards Europeans: a). Prempeh of Asante, b). Mwanga of Buganda, c). Lewanika of Barotseand

5. ‘The Berlin West Africa Conference did not cause the European partition of Africa. It was an attempt to control it and prevent it leading to conflict.’ How far is this judgement confirmed by the history of the period 1879 – 1891?

6. How important was the part played by one of the following companies in the establishment of colonial influence and rule in Africa: a). the Royal Niger Company; b). the German East Africa Company; c). the British South Africa Company.

7. Explain why Christian missions enjoyed great success in either Buganda or Malawi and analyse the changes resulting from their activities in the country of your choice.

8. How and why did Africans often show their reactions through religion to European influence and control before 1914

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