The Age of Imperialism

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 

What happened during the Berlin Conference?

• Europeans decided how to divide up Africa.
• Africans decided how to divide up Africa.
• Africans mapped out routes for the slave trade.
• Germany staked claim to most of Africa.

A type of imperialism when local leaders kept their power, but foreign leaders controlled the land was called __________.

• Dependent Colony

• Intervention

• Protectorate

• Settlement Colony

What were the only African countries to be independent from European Imperialism?

• Liberia and Ethiopia

• Morocco and Ethiopia

• Egypt, South Africa, Algeria

• Sudan, Egypt, Liberia

Which best describes European attitudes toward the native people of African countries?

• They were equals, but they just needed assistance in being more European.

• Europeans were impressed by the large African civilizations

• Africans wanted to be more European and accepted their way of life.

• Africans were uneducated and without religion

The Suez canal connects which two bodies of water?

• Mediterranean Sea and Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea

• Indian Ocean and the Red Sea

Why did many industrialized or advanced countries need to takeover less advanced countries?

• For better climate and cleaner environment

• To create a democratic government

• To teach the local population about recycling

• To claim or takeover natural resources located in those countries

Why were European countries interested in colonizing Africa during the Age of Imperialism?

• They wanted Africa's natural resources

• They wanted land to develop new types of ships

• They wanted to create a perfect society

• They wanted to learn new languages

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Which of the following is true about the Boxer Rebellion?

• The rebellion took place in Japan.

• The Boxers were trying to keep Christianity in China.

• The Boxers were unhappy with foreign influence in China.

• The Boxers were able to drive out the foreigners from China.

What does the phrase "the sun never sets over the British Empire" mean?

• it's always sunny in Britain

• it shows how large their empire was

• it shows how dangerous they were

• is a reference to the shiny money they had

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