African Diasporas

10 Grade 7 Social Studies questions on African Diasporas, with worked marking schemes. 10 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Which of the following is a modern reason why some Africans move to live in other parts of the world?

   A. Searching for dinosaurs

   B. Seeking education and employment opportunities

   C. Escaping from rivers

   D. Avoiding sunlight

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   The African diaspora refers to communities of people of African origin living:

   A. On the moon

   B. Outside the African continent

   C. Only in Nairobi city

   D. Inside one country in Africa

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   The term 'African diaspora' refers to:

   A. People of African origin living outside Africa

   B. Animals found only in Africa

   C. Rivers that flow through Africa

   D. Languages spoken in West Africa

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   A major historical cause of the African diaspora was the:

   A. Discovery of oil in Kenya

   B. Invention of the internet

   C. Building of the Suez Canal

   D. Trans-Atlantic slave trade

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   People of the African diaspora have influenced cultures abroad mainly through:

   A. Music, food and language

   B. Building pyramids in Egypt

   C. Inventing the wheel

   D. Creating the solar system

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6. Question 6

   3 marks

   Members of the African diaspora continue to contribute to the development of Africa. State three ways the African diaspora benefits their countries of origin.

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7. Question 7

   6 marks

   The trans-Atlantic slave trade had serious effects on the African continent. Explain three negative effects of the slave trade on African societies.

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   Any THREE explained: Loss of population - millions of able-bodied people were captured/taken away, reducing the workforce; Slowed development and farming due to depopulation; Insecurity and fear - communities lived in constant fear of raids; Breakdown of communities and families through capture; Decline of African industries and trade as energy shifted to slave raiding; Spread of conflict/wars between communities competing to capture slaves (2 marks each: 1 for point + 1 for explanation, max 6).

8. Question 8

   1 mark

   During the trans-Atlantic slave trade, most enslaved Africans were taken to:

   A. Australia only

   B. The Americas and the Caribbean

   C. Antarctica

   D. The North Pole

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   The term 'African Diaspora' refers to:

   A. People of African descent living outside the African continent

   B. Tourists visiting Africa for holidays

   C. Wild animals found only in Africa

   D. Languages spoken in North Africa

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10. Question 10

    4 marks

    The African diaspora was partly formed through forced migration in the past and voluntary migration today. (a) State two causes of the early African diaspora. (2 marks) (b) State two reasons why Africans migrate abroad today. (2 marks)

    (4 marks)

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    (a) Any TWO: trans-Atlantic slave trade; trans-Saharan/Indian Ocean slave trade; capture during wars; forced labour (1 mark each, max 2). (b) Any TWO: search for education; search for employment/better jobs; business/trade opportunities; escaping conflict/insecurity; seeking better living standards; family reunion (1 mark each, max 2).

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