Scramble for Africa Formative Assessment

Which ocean is to the west of Africa?

• Arctic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

How many countries does Africa have?

• 48 countries

• 54 countries

• 60 countries

• 70 countries

What was the defining feature of Africa mentioned in the video?

• The Amazon Rainforest

• The Congo River

• The Sahara Desert

• The Nile River

Which European nation was the first to establish contact with the Kongo Kingdom?

• England

• Spain

• France

• Portugal

What did the Portuguese trade with the Kongo Kingdom?

• Guns and cloth

• Slaves

• Gold and ivory

• Spices and salt

When did the Portuguese begin expeditions down the west coast of Africa?

• 17th century

• 15th century

• 14th century

• 16th century

Who was the Scottish missionary famous for attempting to convert the natives to Christianity?

• Otto von Bismarck

• Henry M. Stanley

• David Livingstone

• King Leopold II

What was the aim of the Berlin Conference?

• To form an African alliance

• To promote African independence

• To discuss European colonization in Africa

• To establish African trade routes

Which European country became the sole ruler of the vast area that is today the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

• Belgium

• Britain

• France

• Portugal

What was the revolutionary gun mentioned in the video?

• Revolver

• Shotgun

• Machine gun

• Sniper rifle