WORLD HISTORY

WORLD WAR II

DECOLONIZATION PHASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Base your answer on the quote below and on your knowledge of social studies“Kenyatta explained the flag. ‘Black represents . . . the black people. Red shows . . .[that] the blood of the African is the same color as the blood of the European, and the green shows. . . [that] when God gave us this country, it was green, fertile and good.’ What he . . . must mean . . . [is] that our lands could only be recovered with the (red) blood of the (black) African”.-Karari Njama What idea is reflected in this passage?
A
neocolonialism
B
totalitarianism
C
nationalism
D
The imperialism
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The black American flag with a red stripe is actually in support of firefighters, as the black background represents soot and the red stripe signifies the danger firefighters face when they enter burning buildings.

Detailed explanation-2: -• Black: Often used to represent determination, ethnic heritage and/or the defeat of enemies. It can also be used as a symbol of death or mourning. • White: Seen as a symbol of peace, purity and harmony, and has also been used to represent surrender in times of battle.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: According to custom and tradition, white signifies purity and innocence; red, hardiness and valor; and blue signifies vigilance, perseverance, and justice.

Detailed explanation-4: -The official colors of Black History Month are black, red, yellow, and green, which symbolize unity and pride. The colors are derived from the Ethiopian flag and the Pan-African flag, which was created in 1920 to represent the unity of the African diaspora and Black liberation in the US.

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