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What was the Islamic State´s West Africa Province’s main goal?

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To “purify” Islam in northern Nigeria

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Who fought the Biafran civil war?

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The government of Nigeria and the Republic of Biafra

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Who is a participant in the Somali armed conflict?

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The Islamist armed group Al-Shabab

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Who restricted freedom of expression and media in Somalia?

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Federal and regional authorities

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In…criminals may target foreigners based on affluence or vulnerability.

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Togo

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Criminal activity is one of the major concerns in…

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Cameroon

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Mali’s coup d’état was caused because of the government’s lack of support against the…

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Tuareg rebellion

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Which state in the country of Ethiopia is facing a major humanitarian crisis?

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Tigray

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The South Sudanese people have mostly fled to…

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Ethiopia

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What led the British to forcefully declare Egypt’s Independence?

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Petitions and demonstrations by professionals, students, and workers

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In Somalia, 2.6 million people are internally displaced, of which many live unassisted and are vulnerable to abuse.

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True

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The Boko Haram insurgency stopped when its founder Yusuf died.

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False

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Ghana was controlled by the Convention People’s Party (CPP).

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True

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Algeria cut political ties with Morrocco after it claimed the neighboring country took lethal action against them.

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True

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In Ghana, the government was overthrown, so the leaders of the coup closed the borders.

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False

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Sahrawi students were demanding scholarships and transportation subsidies from the government.

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True

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The French intervened in Mali to stop the Islamic groups from taking control of the territory.

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True

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The Tigray People’s Liberation Front’s denial to form a single party with the Ethiopian Front led to a peaceful administration.

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False

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Unemployment and inflation motivated national support for Egyptian independence.

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True

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European actors during Syria´s Global Civil War solely focused on searching for a solution.

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False

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The Western Saharan conflict is an ongoing conflict between the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic and the country of?

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Morocco

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The name of the treaty signed by Spain to retreat their troops from morocco is?

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The Madrid Accord

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Initially, which was the group of people the UN considered as representative of the Sahara?

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The Polisario Front

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What European country got together to prevent European countries from intervening in the conflict?

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Germany

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Around 250 civilians disappeared from...
Sahrawi
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Who were the people expelled from the Moroccan territory?
Teachers and journalists
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Which Union supports Sahrawi’s right to decolonization?
The African Union
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In which country do the refugees have their main five camps?
Algeria
29
One of the camps where the Sahrawi people reside is:
Dakhla
30
What portion of Western Sahara did Morocco control by the time of the ceasefire?
2/3
31
While at war, Morocco built a 700 kilometers long stone wall.
False
32
During the war, some territories were liberated and then formed part of the Polisario Front.
True
33
The international democracy watchdog called Freedom House reported the abuses of human rights by Morocco.
True
34
Morocco claims they no longer hold any prisoners of war.
True
35
When Sahrawi refugees fled their country, other countries looked to provide aid to support the cause.
True
36
The diets of Sahrawi refugee children positively impact them in all physical aspects.
False
37
Sahrawi refugees are scattered into four locations, two being Argelia and Europe.
True
38
The lack of foreign aid and investment has caused an unstable economy and security.
True
39
The Polisario Front is supported by Algeria and the African Union.
True
40
Sahrawi refugees consume more than 300 kilocalories per day.
False
41
West Africa’s intra-state conflicts started to rise since:
The decolonization and independence of African countries
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Where did the Mali war take place?
The northern and southern parts of Mali
43
Communal conflicts in Nigeria started after the:
WWI
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In how many categories can the communal conflicts in Nigeria be divided?
2
45
What caused Somalia to become a failed state?
Armed groups competition for power
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Into what two broad categories can Nigeria’s conflicts be divided?
Ethno-religious conflicts and herder-farmer conflicts
47
What were the consequences of the Mali War?
The politicization of the army, security agencies, and the fragility of the state.
48
What are the main causes of sexual assault and femicide cases in African regions?
Inequity treatment, and low status women have in Africa
49
What is the main religion practiced in Egypt?
Islam
50
Why is elephant hunting a recurrent activity in Africa?
The demand of highly valuable tusks
51
Burkina Faso is considered the safest country in Africa
False
52
The acts of maritime piracy that occur in West Africa were originated in Somalia.
True
53
The Boko Haram problem is an Islamist conflict in Egypt.
False
54
Nigeria is a multi-ethnic state.
True
55
African governments destinate a considerable percentage of their budget to resolve gender-based violence and rape culture
False
56
Caused by Boko Haram, more than 186,000 people in Nigeria have been forced to leave their country and seek refuge.
True
57
During colonial times, elephant hunting was a sport for the noblemen and was overused by British governors.
True
58
Al-Shabab is a militia.
True
59
The Tigray People's Liberation Front has controlled Ethiopian politics.
True
60
The UN Security Council did not authorize other countries to enter Somali territorial waters to stop the piracy attacks.
False
61
How is Al-Shabab commonly recognized?
"The youth"
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In what country does Al- Shabab operate?
Somalia
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What is the economical consequence of Al-Shabab’s terrorist attacks?
Public investment funds are being redirected for security and damage repair
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What is the Al-Shabab ideology called?
Sharia Law
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What are some results of terrorism in society?
Creates an atmosphere of anxiety, worry, and fear
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In what ways does Al- Shabab try to impose its ideology?
Restricting media and other influencing types of entertainment
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Which is the main collective recruited by Al- Shabab?
Teenagers and kids
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Which country had military support for Somalia regarding the Al-Shabab?
United States
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What is Al-Shabab’s ideology called?
jihadism
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In what grade do most girls in Somalia drop out of school?
Fifth grade
71
One of the main foundations of a country is the economy.
True
72
Al-Shabab is considered the principal armed opposition to the Somalia government.
True
73
Al-Shabab group is located in developing countries.
True
74
UN reports that more than twenty million people in Somalia need assistance.
False
75
The United States deployed troops in Somalia to combat terrorism.
True
76
Terrorism hasn’t had any economic impact on Somalia.
False
77
Tourism has not been affected by terrorist attacks.
False
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Terrorists use attacks as a political instrument to pressure governments into meeting their demands.
True
79
Al-Shabab group respects people’s human rights.
False
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Many people escape from their homes because of the fear the Al-Shabab provokes in them.
True

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