Imperialism in Africa

What were four forms of colonial control used by European nations in their attempt to colonize?

• Colony, protectorate, sphere of influence, economic imperialism

• colony, empire, sphere of influence, state

• empire, protectorate, economic imperialism, state

• empire, sphere of influence, protectorate, state

Why did some European countries opt for direct control of their colonies?

• they wanted to incorporate the customs of local peoples into the laws

• they thought the local peoples were incapable of governing themselves

• they wanted to empower local peoples by teaching them how to govern themselves

• they thought the local peoples would eventually be able to take on more responsibility

European imperial powers who employed a direct control method of colonial management used a policy of _____ and provided for the needs of the local peoples without giving them any legal rights

• imperialism

• assimilation

• self-rule

• paternalism

A country of a territory governed internally by a foreign power is an example of

• a colony

• a protectorate

• a sphere of influence

• economic imperialism

An area in which an outside power claims exclusive investment or trading privileges is known as

• a colony

• a protectorate

• a sphere of influence

• economic imperialism

Great Britain used the direct rule method with all of its colonies EXCEPT this African nation

• South Africa

• Nigeria

• Libya

• Egypt

Why was Ethiopia, unlike other African nations, able to resist European colonization attempts?

• it built modern industry to grow wealthy

• it used effective diplomacy to establish respect

• it used modern weapons against invading armies

• it built modern defenses against outside influences

Why did famines occur as a result of European colonial policies?

• European armies required colonial troops to serve overseas

• local peoples were forced to grow cash crops instead of food crops

• European governments required the colonies to buy foreign food

• local peoples were forced to work in mines instead of on local farms

Who was the Ethiopian emperor who helped the resistance against Europe?

• Yoruba

• Samori Toure

• Zulu

• Menelik II

Which European disease led to the deaths of many Africans during their resistance to European colonization?

• influenza

• smallpox

• typhoid fever

• dysentery