King Leopold II and Imperialism in Africa Practice Quiz

King Leopold II ruled which European country?

• Belgium

• Bosnia

• Great Britain

• Spain

Which region of Africa did Leopold control?

• Congo

• Sudan

• Libya

• Nigeria

Which resource did King Leopold want from Congo?

• Rubber

• Plastic

• Diamonds

• Gold

• Oil

What did King Leopold II name his new territory?

• Congo Free State

• Democratic Republic of Congo

• Belgian Congo

The Congo territory that Leopold II conquered was

• Much smaller than Belgium

• About the same size as Belgium

• Was many more times the size of Belgium

Which is not a form of imperialism?

• Colony

• Sphere of Influence

• Protectorate

• Republic

Who took over Congo after King Leopold II?

• Great Britain

• The people of Congo

• Belgium

• France

About how many Congolese people died while King Leopold II ruled?

• 1-2 million

• 3-4 milion

• half a million

• 6-12 million

At first King Leopold II told other European leaders that he wanted to

• to educate and "civilize" the people of the Congo

• to enslave and torture the people of the Congo

• do nothing in the Congo

Historians say King Leopold II was responsible for at least 10 million deaths.

• True

• False