Unit 3 Test Review (Modern History of Africa)

Why did Europeans first take an interest in the African continent?

• They wanted to help organize African schools.

• They were involved in the slave trade.

• They wanted to solve ethnic and tribal disputes.

• They needed African agricultural products.

Why did Europeans first take an interest in the African continent?

• Trade Routes and trading, including slave trade.

• They wanted to visit the Sahara Desert for its water.

• Andres told them to go there.

• Elijah told them he had cleans up the Nile River.

What is the term for a system of acquiring colonies to provide raw material for a stronger colony?

• Nationalism

• Pan-Africanism

• Socialism

• Imperialism

Where is Berlin?

• Germany

• Africa

• Amsterdam

• Great Britain

The purpose of the Berlin Conference was to discuss:

• The World Issues and conflicts

• The best trade routes in Germany.

  America's independence from BritainThe partitioning of Africa.

• America's independence from Britain

• The partitioning of Africa

European partitioning of Africa meant:

• Great Britain selected the Sahara Desert for itself.

• The European countries divided Africa's land among themselves.

• Africa drew a map and made their own countries.

• Africa was sold to the Americas

Why did Europeans set up colonies in Africa?

• They wanted to send European workers to Africa.

• They needed raw materials found in Africa.

• They wanted to solve ethnic and tribal disputes.

• They wanted to help organize African schools.

Which European country gained the most land in Africa?

• Great Britain

• France

• Italy

• Germany

The European division of Africa caused:

Choose the BEST answer.

• Tribal conflicts

• Civil war

• Desire for independence

• All of the above.

A strong belief in one's country is called:

• Communism

• Nationalism

• Democracy

• Socialism