DP History Questionbank

To what extent was dissatisfaction with some elements of Christianity a major cause of the emergence of Independent Churches?

Evaluate the reasons for the rise of the Niger Delta trading states in the 19th century.

“Traders rather than explorers played the dominant role in promoting European interest in Africa in the period from 1850 to 1900.” Discuss.

Evaluate the reasons why Namibia (South West Africa) achieved its independence significantly later than Ghana (Gold Coast).

To what extent do you agree that economic factors were a significant cause of John Chilembwe’s rising in 1915?

“The administrative systems used by the British in Nigeria were a success.” Discuss.

Discuss the social and economic organization of the Ndebele under Lobengula.

“Economic factors were the main cause of the Maji Maji Rising (1905).” Discuss.

“Mozambique achieved independence because of external factors rather than internal factors.” Discuss.

Examine the role of political parties and leaders in the achievement of independence in Senegal in 1960.

“Khama chose to collaborate with the British because of internal weaknesses.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?

Compare and contrast the regional impact of the East African Community and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

Evaluate the argument that the most important causes of the Mfecane were economic.

To what extent did the economic and political weaknesses of African states contribute to the European annexation of Africa?

With reference to one area of Africa, discuss the changing role of women within the period from 1800 to 1960.

Discuss the reasons why one-party states were established in any two African countries.

Discuss the factors that led to the rise of the Hehe under Mkwawa.

Compare and contrast the results of Asante resistance to British imperialism with that of the Mandinka to French imperialism.

“The segregation and discrimination policies of Smuts and Hertzog achieved their aims.” Discuss.

To what extent did growing international opposition contribute to the collapse of the apartheid system?

With reference to social and economic developments in Kenya up to 1963, to what extent was British rule more of a success than a failure?

Compare and contrast the achievement of independence in Tanganyika and Kenya.

Evaluate the political impact of ethnic conflict in any two African countries.

To what extent did the structure of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) affect the achievement of its aims?