Africa Imperialism

What considerations were made by the Europeans to the native Africans?

• Many considerations - they were very considerate and kept the natives in mind

• Some considerations - Europeans wanted the resources only

• None - no considerations were made by the Europeans

The meeting of European leaders to decide how Africa would be split was known as the

• Berlin Division

• European Division

• Africa Conference

• Berlin Conference

What does this political cartoon represent?

• Militarism

• The Renaissance

• Berlin Conference

• Exploration

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.

seizure of a country or territory by a larger country

• imperialism

• nationalism

• paternalism

• industrialization

Which motive for imperialism has to do with a desire for more markets for European goods and natural resources?

• Economic

• Political

• Social/Ideological

• Technological

An application of Darwin's scientific theories of natural selection and the survival of the fittest to the struggle between nations and races; used in the late 1800s to justify imperialism and racism. 

• Communism
• Social Dawinism
• Socialism
• Social Theory

What was the main problem that African nations had in stopping the spread of imperialism?

• Population 
• Economy
• Weapons
• Language