Imperialism in Africa

What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference?

• European and African nations went to war with each other.

• The European leaders allowed the African leaders to be apart of the governing process of the colonies.

• Imperialism in Africa ended.

• Europeans divided Africa into colonies without considering the cultural and ethnic differences of the African people.

Which country controlled most of Africa (had the largest % of land)?

• Belgium

• United States

• France

• Great Britain

• Germany

Which 2 areas of Africa remained independent during this colonial period?

• Madagascar

• Ethiopia

• Liberia

• Egypt

• Congo

What were some of the internal factors that contributed to imperialism in Africa?

• Africans had a need to trade with Europe for raw materials.

• Africans had a desire to convert to Christianity.

• Africans had a variety of cultures and languages, making it difficult to unite.

• Africans had strong leadership among the various ethnic groups

King Leopold represented which European power?

• Spain

• Belgium

• Austria

• Romania

Which European power was defeated by Ethiopia?

• Italy

• England

• Belgium

• Germany

Why did European countries want to imperialize Africa?

• They wanted more raw materials and new people to sell too

• They were just mean

• They needed the land for their people

• Their military needed bases

What impact will imperialism have on the colonies?

• Colonies may lose traditional beliefs and ideas

• Colonies may be forced to learn a new religion such as Christianity

• People in the colonies may be killed because of disagreement

• All of the Above

How is industrialization related to imperialism?

• Industrialized countries need markets and resources which can be gained through imperialism.

• Imperialism pushed for industrial development in Africa due to all the resources on the continent.

• Imperialism convinced industrial countries to increase the production of goods.

• Industrialized countries needed more trade partners. Imperialism provided greater opportunities for global trade.

After the Scramble for Africa, what percent of Africa was controlled by European nations?

• 5%

• 15%

• 25%

• 90%