Africa Quiz

Based on the map, what is a reasonable conclusion concerning imperialism in Africa from 1880 - 1914?

• France and Germany controlled areas mostly in East Africa because they were economically stronger than other European nations.

• The continent of Africa was controlled by European nations desiring new areas to expand their empires.

• African nations invited European powers to come into their continent and take control to offer stability to the area.

• The British maintained control in Central Africa near the coastlines to support shipping.

Which of the following is NOT a likely reason why the invading Belgians gave privileges to the Tutsis, but not to the Hutus?

• They thought that the tribal culture had a European-style class system.

• They needed someone to teach them local farming methods.

• This was the method they used when taking over other countries.

• They wanted the dominant tribe on their side in case of a rebellion.

Which of the following statements is NOT true about trade in medieval northern and western Africa?

• People and goods in the region traveled east to west across the Sahara Desert.

• Trade in the region relied heavily on gold and salt.

• Traders in northern and western Africa had regular contact with Muslim merchants in Arab lands.

• Northern and western Africa had few natural resources to trade with other regions.

Which of the following is NOT a reason why black South Africans had such poor quality housing in South Africa during the apartheid era?

• The white government wanted to keep the black South Africans poor so that whites would have a cheap labor force.

• No building materials were produced locally, so everything had to be imported.

• Black South Africans had to build their own houses out of any discarded materials they found.

• Black South Africans were not allowed to have the tools or expertise to build solid houses.

What was the primary economic activity that sustained the growth of the Mali Empire during the 14th century?

• They specialized in the production and trade of silk and spices.

• They controlled the gold trade routes across the Sahara Desert.

• They were renowned for their advanced shipbuilding and navigation skills.

• They exported large quantities of iron and copper to European markets.

During a history class discussion, Charlotte, Mia, and Benjamin were asked about the significant consequence of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 for African societies. What was it?

• It led to the establishment of a unified African currency to promote trade.

• It resulted in the creation of new educational systems across Africa.

• It initiated a period of peace and diplomatic relations between African states.

• It formalized the partition of Africa and the scramble for territory by European powers.