Africa Imperialism

The European policy of paternalism reflected the belief that Africans should be

• separated into ethnic groups.

• trained to function as leaders.

• watched over and taken care of

• granted more rights and freedoms.

The national boundaries that existed in Africa at the end of the 19th century can best be described as a

• ancient

• unnaturally imposed

• geographically logical

• traditionally established

What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884 - 1885?

• France and Britain agreed to govern their African colonies jointly

• There was less fighting between African leaders and European powers

• African leaders gave suggestions for better relations with Europe

• Europeans divided Africa into colonies without consulting African leaders.

What was the main purpose of the Berlin Conference of 1884 - 1885?

• to ensure that African borders would be based on culture and language

• to prevent fighting of European nations over the division of Africa

• to keep peace between Africans and European leaders

• to give African leaders a chance to be heard by colonial interests

Which description of trade patterns best represents the relationship between Africa and Europe during the late 19th century?

• Trans-Saharan trade caravans led by Europeans were the most profitable.

• South Africa was of no interest to European traders.

• Raw materials were shipped from Africa to European industries.

• Rivers were the key highways connecting Europeans to much of the African interior.

One major reason European countries engaged in imperialism in the late 19th century was to

• gain a better understanding of unknown territories

• ease tensions with their rivals

• develop treatments for diseases

• obtain markets for their manufactured goods

Which statement would Social Darwinists most likely support?

• Universal suffrage is a basic human right.

• Political equality strengthens the effectiveness of government.

• Stronger groups have the right to rule and control weaker groups.

• Public education should be guaranteed to all members of a society

The 19th century term “white man's burden” reflects the idea that

• Asians and Africans were equal to Europeans

• Asians and Africans would be grateful for European help

• imperialism was opposed by most Europeans

• Europeans had a responsibility to improve the lives of their colonial peoples

Why were European nations able to conquer large sections of Africa in the 19th and early 20th centuries?

• Europeans easily adapted to African climate and topography.

• Europeans possessed more advanced military technology.

• Europeans wanted to learn about African culture.

• Africans wanted to trade with European nations.

1500s - 1800s people were taken from Africa and transported to be slave labor in the Americas

• African Slave Trade

• Scramble for Africa

• Boer War

• paternalism