How many questions are in this quiz?

This quiz has 123 questions on decolonization milestones in Africa from 1957 to 1975.

What time period does the quiz cover?

It focuses on key events from 1957 through 1975, including independence milestones, conflicts, and political turning points.

What is the quiz format?

Each question has 4 answer options and there is no timer, so you can work at your own pace.

How do I choose the length and difficulty?

Before starting, select your preferred question count and choose an easier, harder, or mixed difficulty setting.

What are common mistakes players make on this topic?

Players often confuse independence dates with later coups or civil wars, and mix up neighboring countries with similar timelines.

Decolonization in Africa 1957–1975 Quiz

About this quiz

What you’ll cover

This quiz focuses on decolonization in Africa between 1957 and 1975, highlighting landmark independence dates, major conferences, and pivotal conflicts that reshaped the continent.

You’ll practice linking countries to their colonial powers, recognizing influential leaders and movements, and placing regional milestones in the correct sequence.

Format and difficulty settings

Every question has 4 options and there’s no timer, so you can think through context and chronology without rushing.

Pick your question count before you start, and set difficulty to match your goal: easier for quick recall, harder for tight date-and-detail accuracy, or mixed for a balanced run.

Common pitfalls to avoid

Many mistakes come from mixing up similar timelines (especially neighboring countries) or confusing independence with later regime changes, coups, or civil wars.

Watch for tricky wording around “autonomy,” “federation,” “ceasefire,” and “formal independence,” which can refer to different stages of the decolonization process.

Tips to score higher

Anchor your timeline with a few fixed points (e.g., Ghana 1957, Algeria 1962) and build outward.
Separate North Africa, West Africa, East Africa, Central Africa, and Southern Africa to reduce mix-ups.
Match leaders to movements first, then connect them to the correct country and year.
Read for what’s being asked: date, country, colonial power, or outcome.
Use mixed difficulty to balance easy confidence-builders with deeper milestone questions.