African Colonialism Review

Which best describes colonization?

• country creates separate territories that they rule
• country expands its borders to include more land
• country converts people to the same religion and language
• country chooses a new leader to run government 

When a territory that gains its independence from another country

• Decolonization 
• Atlantic Charter
• Indirect Rule
• Berlin Conference 

The Berlin Conference of 1885:

• Was attended by Europeans, Africans, the Ottoman Empire and the U.S.
• Decided how to split up Berlin
• Divided Africa without regard to existing political or cultural groups
• Gave all of Africa to either Great Britain and France

European nations rushing to claim territories in Africa has been called ________ by historians.

• the gold rush 
• the scramble for Africa 
• get money in a hurry
• quick claims in Africa 

_____ was a ______ explorer who claimed land in the Congo for his king, ______

• Richard Barry; French; King Leopold II
• Stanley Moore; Belgian; King Leonidas 
• Henry Stanley; Belgian; King Leopold II
• Henry Stanley; French; King Tut

The main difference between "direct rule" and "indirect rule" was: 

• With indirect rule, native African officials were allowed to run local governments.
• With direct rule, European countries made large decisions for the colony.
• With indirect rule, native African officials make all of the major decisions.
• With direct rule, colonists pay taxes to the European country.

The Europeans were mostly successful against Africans in battle, partly due to:

• Better weapons
• More soldiers
• Advanced hand combat strategy
• Immune to disease

Which of the following aspects of culture did the British bring with them to Nigeria?

• Christianity
• English 
• British School System
• All of the above.

Following WWII, the Nigerians:

• Were granted independence by the British.
• Celebrated their victory with the British.
• Wanted independence even more since they just fought for the British.
• Became allies with the British and no longer sought to be independent.

Which challenge did many African nations face after gaining independence?

• violence from rival groups living together
• lack of education / government training to run a country 
• economy dependent on the European country that colonized them
• All of the above