World CIV - Decolonization in Africa Study Guide Test.

World CIV - Decolonization in Africa
Study Guide Test.

Based on the information in the chart, what conclusion can be drawn about the oil industry in Nigeria?



The chart below shows the percentage of total government revenue from oil in Nigeria between 1967
and 1990.

YEAR | %

1967 | 18.26%

1971 | 25.99%

1975 | 80.81%

1979 | 66.30%

1983 | 67.00%

1987 | 75.80%

1990 | 97.24%

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A) Nigeria was generating less revenue from oil in 1987 compared to pervious years.

B) Nigeria was generating greater revenue from oil in 1990 compared to previous years.

C) Nigeria's oil revenue peaked during 1975.

D) Nigeria's oil revenue decreased during 1987. - CORRECT ANSWER B) Nigeria was generating greater
revenue from oil in 1990 compared to previous years.



The economies of most African colonies were dependent on ... ?

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A) industrial development.

B) one or two crops.

C) a strong middle class.

D) diverse farmlands. - CORRECT ANSWER B) one or two crops.