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African written history starts with the rise of the Egyptians and continues with the development of numerous other societies.

Did you know that African history has been difficult to piece together due to the scarcity of written material in large areas of Sub-Saharan Africa?
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1 Mutiny of the Bounties
Just as the colonial powers scrambled to gain the bounteous riches in Africa at the end of the 19th century, their colonies scrambled for the right to steer their own ships after World War II. How much do you know about the end of empire in Africa?
Average
10 Q
Snowman
Nov 16 10
525 plays
2 A Tale of Two Congos
"It was the best of times; it was the worst of times". Sadly, for Republic of the Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the latter more often has been true. Let's explore the history of these two nations.
Average
10 Q
PDAZ
Aug 30 09
762 plays
3 Cameroon: A Historical Landscape
A quiz on the people, events, and movements that have shaped this land.
Easy
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Apr 21 12
813 plays
4 Africa during the 20th Century
Let's see how much you know about Africa during the 20th century.
Tough
25 Q
colombia
Sep 30 01
2568 plays
5 African Colonies
Let's see how much you know about Africa during the colonial period. Have fun!
Tough
15 Q
colombia
Dec 19 01
3003 plays
6 Military Coups In Africa
This is a quiz about military coups in Africa. I will give you the name of the year of the coup and the name of the coup maker. You give me the country.
Tough
20 Q
author
Jun 07 02
1908 plays
7 The War for Biafra
On May 30, 1967, the tiny area of Biafra proclaimed its independence. The war, disease, and famine that followed rank among the worst disasters of the 20th century. See how much you know about this terrible war.
Tough
10 Q
CellarDoor
Oct 22 00
1347 plays
8 The History of Mauritius and Rodrigues
A quiz on one of the most beautiful island-nations in the world. Mauritius and Rodrigues are located in the Indian Ocean and have their own unique culture and traditions ... Find out more.
Tough
10 Q
peelusrinivasan
Sep 26 04
684 plays
9 African Countries That No Longer Exist
This is a quiz about African countries that no longer exist as national or colonial entities. The last five questions are about countries that exist within their borders but have changed names.
Difficult
15 Q
author
Oct 26 03
1872 plays
10 'The Horror, The Horror:' Congo/Zaire
Questions about a suffering nation whose agonizing history over the last two centuries has led many thoughtful observers to question just how far homo sapiens has actually progressed, at least on the moral plane.
Difficult
10 Q
coolupway
Sep 14 02
1950 plays
11 The Medieval Christian Kingdoms of Nubia
This quiz is drawn primarily from the book "The Medieval Kingdoms of Nubia" by Derek A. Welsby, supplemented by some internet research.
Difficult
10 Q
tnrees
May 07 09
294 plays
12 Jolly 'Ol Mali
This quiz is about the history and random facts about the country of Mali.
Average
10 Q
ThurstAsh
Apr 27 12
207 plays
13 South African History
This is a quiz about South African History.
Tough
10 Q
athenaminerva
Sep 30 12
273 plays
14 African History 101
This is a basic quiz on African history.
Tough
10 Q
schuhmacher
Nov 12 10
618 plays
15 Disputed Areas in Africa
I give you the name of two or more countries and a year. This year the two countries disputed over an area in Africa. But which? Note: In some cases land was peacefully handed over.
Difficult
25 Q
author
May 09 02
1101 plays
16 Former African Kingdoms
I will ask you some questions about former African kingdoms. I give you some information, maybe a year or a capital. You give me the name of the kingdom/empire/sheikhdom/sultanate etc.
Tough
20 Q
author
Jun 10 02
1347 plays
17 African or African't?
What achievements have Africans made - or maybe not made?
Difficult
10 Q
Daikenro
Sep 29 12
315 plays
18 All Around Africa in the Past
Here's a little quiz I've prepared to test your knowledge of African general history and also to share my knowledge with you! Enjoy the ride!
Average
10 Q
ganguma
Mar 27 10
450 plays
19 The Mali Empire
This is a short quiz about the Mali Empire. Good luck.
Tough
5 Q
TheJay
Aug 10 01
1083 plays
20 Timeline Express Africa
Test your knowledge of the African continent. From independence dates to past and present leaders and lots more!
Tough
10 Q
Enzer
Jul 24 11
273 plays
21 Timeline Express Africa 3
An exciting third edition ready to test your knowledge on Africa.
Average
10 Q
Enzer
Dec 27 11
228 plays
22 Timeline Express Africa 2
This is Part 2 of Timeline Express Africa.
Average
10 Q
Enzer
Aug 07 11
234 plays
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Last Updated Aug 23 13 12:52 AM

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 military coup in July 1966?
* What country, by recognizing Biafra as an independent nation, undermined Biafra's status among other African nations and states?


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