The "Magna Carta," signed in 1215, limited the power of which monarch?
King Louis XIV of France
King Henry VIII of England
King John of England
Emperor Charlemagne of the Holy Roman Empire
Correct answer is C
The Magna Carta was signed by King John of England in 1215. It was a charter of liberties that required the King to proclaim certain liberties, and accept that his will was not arbitrary, effectively limiting his powers.
How did Ethiopia's defeat of Italian forces at the Battle of Adwa impact the Pan-African movement?
It inspired other African nations to join the movement
It encouraged African diaspora communities to return to Africa
It led to the formation of the African Union
It accelerated the end of colonialism in Africa
Correct answer is A
Ethiopia's defeat of Italian forces at the Battle of Adwa in 1896 had a significant impact on the Pan-African movement. It inspired other African nations to resist colonial rule and join the movement for independence and self-determination.
Which major international power supported Biafra during the Civil War?
France
China
United Kingdom
United States
Correct answer is A
During the Biafra Civil War, France was the major international power that supported Biafra.
Edward Blyden
Samuel Ajayi Crowther
Mary Slessor
Lott Cary
Correct answer is B
Samuel Ajayi Crowther is known for translating the Bible into several indigenous Liberian languages. He was a linguist and the first African Anglican bishop in Nigeria. His work in translation was significant in the spread of Christianity in West Africa.
Which external influence contributed to the spread of the Bantu language in the Nigeria area?
Nok civilization
Egyptian traders
Phoenician explorers
Arab merchants
Correct answer is D
The interaction with Arab merchants was an external factor that influenced.