Scramble for Africa (Partitioning of Africa)

What event happened between the years 1500-1800 in Africa?

• The African Slave Trade

• Colonization of Africa

• The war between North and South Africa

• African Tribes went to war with European countries

Why did Europeans set up colonies in Africa after the 1800's?

• They wanted to help organize African schools.

• They wanted to solve tribal disputes.

• They wanted to send European workers to Africa.

• They wanted power and raw materials.

What two European countries gained the most land during the Scramble for Africa?

• Great Britain and France

• Great Britain and Italy

• Great Britain and Germany

• Great Britain and Spain

What European country received the MOST land during the Scramble for Africa?

• France

• Great Britain

• Belgium

The European division of Africa caused:

• Tribal conflicts

• Shortage of food

• Horrid places to work

• All the answers are correct

What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference?

• To divide up Europe

• To divide up Asia

• To divide up Africa

• To divide up Australia

Who was NOT invited to the Berlin Conference?

• Members of European Countries

• Members of African countries

Who was invited to the Berlin Conference?

• European Countries

• African Countries

Did European countries care about maintaining African ethnic groups?

• No, not at all

• Yes, they cared a lot

• They cared a little about Africa's ethnic groups

What was the time period called when European countries claimed land for themselves in Africa?

• Scramble for Europe

• Breaking up Africa

• Scramble for Africa

• Breaking up of Europe