Some sample questions from this category:
* In 1967, the Eastern Region of what African nation declared its independence?
* The new nation -- Biafra -- was led by what man, its former military governor?
* The year before the Biafran Declaration of Independence, 1966, the government as a whole changed hands. As a result of the July 1966 military coup, what man was declared head of the new Federal Military Government?
* What ethnic group, comprising most of Biafra's population, suffered escalating violence after the coup mentioned in Q3?
* What country, by recognizing Biafra as an independent nation, undermined Biafra's status among other African nations and states?
* Biafran resistance collapsed on January 6, 1970, when what city fell to federal forces?
* The Federal Government, attempting to avert civil war, had met many of Biafra's demands. Which of the following WASN'T a measure they took to appease Biafra?
* During the 30 months of the Civil War, Biafrans had increasingly limited access to food and medicine. By the end of the war, how many Biafrans had died, from hostilities, disease, and starvation?
* From AD 1235-1240, Sundiata, the King of Kangaba, conquered the lands of the Sosso, creating the Empire of Mali. What city did he create as his capital?
* Who was the most powerful king of the Mali Empire?
* What business below was not present in the Mali Empire?
* What empire conquered the Mali Empire in 1500?
* What religion did many of the governing class of the Mali Empire belong to?
* Which of the following countries was NOT a French colony?
* Louren?o Marques was the former name of this African capital city.
* Which one of the following leaders was not a South African President?
* Which one of the following countries has English and French as the official languages?
* Kinshasa is the capital city of the Democratic Republic of Congo. What capital city is located on the other side of the Congo River?
* Which city was formerly known as Salisbury?
* Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi was the President of this African Country for decades. Which?
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