Flashcard on European Interest in Africa

Flashcard on European Interest in Africa

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Social Studies

7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did Europeans first take an interest in the African continent?

Back

They were interested in the trade routes to avoid taxes and have pit stops.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did the European countries eventually set up colonies in Africa?

Back

They needed the raw material found on the African continent.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which is a system of acquiring colonies to provide raw materials for a stronger country?

Back

Imperialism

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which was a part of early European plans for Africa? Options: Setting up democracies. Bringing Islam to the African people. Acquiring animals for European zoos. Protecting trade and transportation routes.

Back

Protecting trade and transportation routes.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Using African people to help European officials administer a colony was known as what form of government?

Back

Indirect Rule

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of “assimilation”?

Back

Giving up one’s own customs and adopting those of another culture.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When did many African groups begin to challenge European colonial rule?

Back

After World War II

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