The Scramble for Africa

Multiple Choice

What was a positive of the Suez Canal?

• It made trade and transportation shorter

• It was man-made

• It united Europe and Africa

• It united Europe and Asia

Multiple Choice

Which was NOT a reason for European imperialism in Africa?

• Natural Resources

• The Suez Canal

• Military

• Alliances

Multiple Choice

What was the main goal of the Berlin Conference?

• To grant independence to African nations

• To divide Africa among European nations without causing conflict

• To establish a trade agreement between Africa and Europe

• To stop the exploitation of Africa's natural resources

Multiple Choice

True or False: the Berlin Conference had African countries present to determine boundaries

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which two African countries resisted European imperialism?

• Ethiopia and the Congo

• The Congo and South Africa

• Ethiopia and Liberia

• Liberia and Chad

Multiple Choice

What made Ethiopia unique in resisting European imperialism?

• It was protected by the United States

• It formed an alliance with Britain to fight against colonization

• It successfully modernized and defeated Italy at the Battle of Adwa

• It was never targeted by European powers for colonization

Multiple Choice

How did King Leopold II exploit the indigenous peoples of the Congo?

• By forcing the indigenous people to mine diamonds

• By implementing a fair trade agreement with local tribes

• By introducing modern agriculture to improve the economy

• By enforcing rubber quotas and taking hostages to ensure labor compliance

Multiple Choice

What is apartheid?

• A form of government

• A policy of racial segregation

• A trade agreement between Europe and South Africa

• A military strategy