The Rise and Fall of European Colonialism in Africa

The time period when Europeans’ attempted to colonize Africa and keep it for themselves is called (a)   .

Which of the following African countries were not under European control by 1914?

• Ethiopia and Egypt

• Liberia and Ethiopia

• Liberia and Eritrea

• Egypt and Libya

Some African groups used (a)   to fight against European colonialism. This included sharing ideas about freedom, democracy, and independence, and organizing strikes against colonial governments and plantations. They also opened schools for African children and formed political groups that spoke out against the injustices (wrongs) of colonial rule.

Check all statements that are TRUE about the Berlin Conference:

• Leaders from 14 countries met during the Berlin Conference.

• African leaders were invited to the Berlin Conference.

• The Berlin Conference happened during the winter of 1884–1885.

• African leaders helped decide what would happen to Africa.

• The purpose of the Berlin Conference was for the European countries to decide what they would do with Africa.

True or False: With the exception of Liberia and Ethiopia - which were never colonized by Europeans - all countries in Africa are independent or free from European control).

• True

• False