Unit 7 - History of Africa

Taking control of the government, economy, and culture of a foreign country is known as...

• Nationalism

• Partitioning

• Industrialization

• Imperialism

Which of the following is NOT a reason for European imperialism in Africa?

• spread Christianity and European culture

• learn about African culture

• looking for natural resources / raw materials

• competition between European nations

What is the name given to a country or area under the control of another country, typically occupied by settlers from that country?

• Colony

• Civilization

• County

• Conference

Buildings, roads, and sources of power are examples of...

• Partitioning

• Infrastructure

• Raw Materials

• Imperialism

What is the name given to the rapid invasion of Africa by the various European powers?

• Indigenous Invasion

• African Assimilation

• Cutting of the Continent

• Scramble for Africa

What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference?

• Divide Africa in a way that made the African people happy

• Divide Africa in a way that made the European people happy

• Divide Africa in a way that made the African & European people happy

Who was present / not present at the Berlin Conference?

• European leaders / African leaders

• African leaders / European leaders

• This is a trick question Mrs. Clary - Africans & European leaders were BOTH present at the Berlin Conference!

Another word for dividing or separating into parts is...

• Infrastructure

• Independence

• Industrialization

• Partitioning

Which one word describes what happened in Africa, as a result of European partitioning during the late 1800s and early 1900s?

• Peace

• Conflict

• Equality

• Creativity

What are the names given to borders created without regard to religion, ethnicity, or other native characteristics?

• Infrastructure

• Artificial Political Boundaries

• Pan-African Boundaries

• Physical Trade Barriers