Africa Review

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Why did Europeans first become interested in Africa?

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For trade route purposes

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What were Europeans trying to avoid by finding new trade routes?

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Taxes of the Arab and Ottoman empires

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During which century did Portuguese explorers become engaged in the African slave trade?

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16th century

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What did the Portuguese do with the Africans they kidnapped?

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Forced them to work on plantations and mines

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What is the "Age of Imperialism" known for?

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European countries competing for land and power in Asia and Africa

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What does imperialism involve?

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A strong country taking wealth and raw materials from another country

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Why did many European countries establish colonies in Africa during this time?

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To expand their empires

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What resources did Europeans want to exploit and export from Africa?

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Rubber, timber, diamonds, gold

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_____________ motivation played a large part in the colonization of Africa. Options: Religious, Economic, Cultural, Political

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Economic

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What key word does economics have to do with?

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MONEY