Empire Building in Africa Lesson

Multiple Choice

Which European powers fought to colonize Africa during the late 19th century?

• Great Britain, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Spain, and Portugal

• Great Britain, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, and Spain

• Great Britain, France, Germany, Belgium, and Italy

• Great Britain, France, Germany, and Belgium

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Which colonial power controlled most of West Africa?

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Great Britain

France

Germany

Belgium

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Who established a separate Egyptian state and introduced reforms in Egypt?

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Otto Von Bismarck

Ferdinand de Lesseps

Charles Gordon

Muhammad Ali

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Which European power established a protectorate over much of Morocco?

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Germany

Italy

Great Britain

France

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Who explored regions uncharted by Europeans and spent much of his time exploring the interior of the African continent?

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Shaka

David Livingstone

Henry Stanley

Muhammad Ahmad

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Who was the driving force behind the colonization of Central Africa?

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Otto Von Bismarck

Ferdinand de Lesseps

Muhammad Ali

King Leopold I

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Which European nations met at the Berlin Conference of 1884 and 1885 to settle conflicting claims in East Africa?

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Great Britain and France

Great Britain and Germany

France and Germany

Germany and Belgium

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Who were the descendants of the original Dutch settlers in South Africa?

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Afrikaners

Zulu

Boers

British settlers

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Which European power established direct rule in their colonies in Africa?

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Great Britain

Germany

Belgium

France

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What was the main effect of colonial rule in Africa?

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Creation of class and ethnic tensions

Preservation of indigenous traditions

Increased opportunities for ambitious and talented young Africans

Promotion of democracy, equality, and political freedom