The Colonization of Africa

What happened to the African continent during the 1800's?

• There was a war.

• It was colonized.

Who colonized Africa?

• The Europeans.

• The Chinese.

Why did the Europeans colonize Africa?

• To take care of the indegenous people.

• To use Africa's natural resources.

Select all natural resources that could be found in Africa when it was colonized:

• Salt

• Timber

• Ivory

• Rubber

• Diamonds and Gold

Select all languages spoken in Africa:

• Portuguese

• French

• Spanish

• English

• Arabic

Read the following statements. Select all that are TRUE.

• Ethiopia remained unconquered by the Europeans.

• The Europeans wanted to change the African culture to be more like their own.

• The Europeans sent their own people to live and work in their new colonies and made the native African slaves.

• Native Africans were angry with the Europeans for taking away their territory.

• They introduced Christianity to Africa.

There was a competition among the different European countries to occupy or colonize Africa. What do we call this?

• The Union for Africa.

• The Scramble for Africa.

What happened after World War II?

• The Europeans colonized more countries in Africa.

• The Decolonization started.

What happened during the Decolonization?

• Many African countries began to gain their independence.

• The Europeans colonized more countries in Africa.