Imperialism in Africa Review

What is the definition of imperialism?

• The domination of one country over another

• The extension of a nation's power over other lands

• The establishment of colonies in distant countries

• The process of settling among indigenous people

What is the purpose of imperialism in relation to Africa?

• To establish trading posts and spread Christianity

• To create new markets for western goods

• To gain control over African raw materials

• All of the above

What is the historical significance of 'new imperialism'?

• It marked a progression from early colonialism

• It led to the establishment of trading posts

• It focused on the colonization of the Americas

• It aimed to spread Christianity to Asian societies

What were the economic motives for 'new imperialism'?

• To increase productivity of European factories

• To create societies rich enough to buy excess goods

• To acquire new sources of raw materials

• All of the above

What was the goal of the Berlin Conference in 1884?

• To establish borders and rules among European nations in Africa

• To avoid wars among European nations over African territory

• To promote the idea of 'survival of the fittest'

• To increase competition for territory in Africa

What caused the change in European colonization in Africa from 1550 to 1914?

• Increased interest in markets for raw materials

• Competition among European nations for colonial holdings

• Available labor force

• All of the above

What was the purpose of the Suez Canal?

• To connect the Mediterranean and Red Seas

• To establish direct water route between Europe and Asia

• To increase competition for territory in North Africa

• All of the above

Who staked a claim to a huge territory in Central Africa known as the Congo Free State?

• King Leopold II of Belgium

• Cecil Rhodes of Great Britain

• Otto von Bismarck of Germany

• Napoleon Bonaparte of France

What made the formation of the Congo Free State under King Leopold II unique compared to other land holdings in Africa?

• It allowed for free trade and elimination of slavery

• It was a personal property of Leopold II

• It was a humanitarian effort to spread Christianity

• It had a positive impact on the native populations

Who were the Boers in South Africa?

• White ancestors of the original Dutch settlers

• Native African tribes in South Africa

• British settlers who seized territory from the Dutch

• Indigenous peoples placed on reservations