Imperialism in Africa

Based on this map (& the map in your notes), what two African countries remained free of European imperialism?

• Liberia & Ethiopia (Abyssinia)

• Kenya & Rhodesia

• Somaliland & Egypt

• Nigeria & Togoland

Which statement best reflects an effect of Imperialism in Africa?

• Land was distributed equally between social classes.

• Territorial divisions were primarily established using tribal boundaries.

• Timbuktu became the center of great learning.

• Natural resources were exploited for the benefit of European powers.

All of the headlines above refer to-

• Causes of the Boer War

• Motives for Imperialism

• Actions of Nationalism

• Effects of the Crimean War

Which was not a reason for European imperialism in the 1800s?

• Nationalistic pride and competition

• Economic competition for new markets

• Belief in superiority of the European way of life

• Desire to increase the number of soldiers for their armies

Many of the political divisions shown on this map were directly related to the

• Meiji Restoration
• Opium Wars
• Berlin Conference
• Boer War

How did nationalism support the drive for imperialism?

• Competition for colonies created a sense of national pride
• Europeans wanted to establish new nations in Africa and Asia
• European nations sought raw materials and new markets
• Europeans wanted to spread their culture to Africa and Asia

What does the phrase "White Man's Burden: in this excerpt refer to?

• The belief that Europeans had a duty to "civilize" primitive people.

• The challenge of opening up trade with remote regions.

• The advantage non-Europeans would gain by trading with Europeans.

• The idea that bigger, stronger Europeans could carry more baggage.

How did Social Darwinism impact Europe's relationship with Africa and Asia?

• It caused Europeans to oppose imperial expansion
• It caused Europeans to support imperial expansion
• It inspired charity missions to Africa and Asia
• It influenced Europe to isolate itself from Africa and Asia

What is Social Darwinism?

• Survival of the fittest in society

• The idea that some races are better than others

• The idea that you need to "civilize" other cultures

• all of these options

The area of the Congo was colonized by: 

• France
• Belgium
• the Netherlands
• United States