Imperialism in Africa Quiz

Which European powers fought to colonize Africa during the late 19th century?

• Great Britain, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Spain, and Portugal

• Great Britain, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, and Spain

• Great Britain, France, Germany, Belgium, and Italy

• Great Britain, France, Germany, and Belgium

Which colonial power controlled most of West Africa?

• Great Britain

• France

• Germany

• Belgium

Who established a separate Egyptian state and introduced reforms in Egypt?

• Otto Von Bismarck

• Ferdinand de Lesseps

• Charles Gordon

• Muhammad Ali

Which European power established a protectorate over much of Morocco?

• Germany

• Italy

• Great Britain

• France

Who explored regions uncharted by Europeans and spent much of his time exploring the interior of the African continent?

• Shaka

• David Livingstone

• Henry Stanley

• Muhammad Ahmad

Who was the driving force behind the colonization of Central Africa?

• Otto Von Bismarck

• Ferdinand de Lesseps

• Muhammad Ali

• King Leopold I

Which European nations met at the Berlin Conference of 1884 and 1885 to settle conflicting claims in East Africa?

• Great Britain and France

• Great Britain and Germany

• France and Germany

• Germany and Belgium

Who were the descendants of the original Dutch settlers in South Africa?

• Afrikaners

• Zulu

• Boers

• British settlers

Which European power established direct rule in their colonies in Africa?

• Great Britain

• Germany

• Belgium

• France

What was the main effect of colonial rule in Africa?

• Creation of class and ethnic tensions

• Preservation of indigenous traditions

• Increased opportunities for ambitious and talented young Africans

• Promotion of democracy, equality, and political freedom