European Exploration and the Conquest of Africa

Which one is true?

• Europeans extensively colonized Africa before the slave trade

• Europeans extensively colonized Africa once the slave trade was no longer as profitable

• Europeans extensively colonized Africa at the same time as they colonized the Americas

Mungo Park:

• Was one of the first explorers sent to Africa

• Was one of the last explorers sent to Africa

• Was not impressed by African government structures

David Linvingstone:

• Was among the most criticized explorers

• Dreamed of becoming an explorer but never reached Africa

• Was among the most humanitarian explorers

The period of 1788-1885 corresponds to

• The age of exploration

• The internal slave trade

• The transatlantic slave trade

Which one is NOT TRUE:

• European explorers would not have survived without the help from local chiefs, priests, and important individuals

• Europeans launched expeditions to Africa solely for humanitarian reasons

• Numerous explorers had curiosity for as well as prejudice about Africans

European explorers:

• paved the way for the Berlin Conference

• were admired in every kingdom they visited

• are remembered in many of the griots' songs

Until the Berlin Conference

• There were no European settlements in Africa

• Most European settlements were in central Africa

• Most European settlements were on the African coast

At the Berlin Conference:

• African countries discussed European immigration rights

• European countries divided up Africa into colonies

• European and African countries met to discuss new boundaries

The new division of Africa using rivers, lakes, and mountains as boundaries:

• Included all African territories

• Was welcomed as a means to diminish inter-ethnic conflicts

• Was challenged by various indigenous groups

The emphasis on exports:

• Was inherited from colonialism

• Helped both local elites and workers

• Is new