COLONIZATION - A fair Assessment: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

What was one of the profound impacts of European civilization on sub-Saharan Africa?

• Decrease in agricultural productivity

• Introduction of the plow and literacy

• Elimination of all forms of local governance

• Reduction in local economic activities

What economic implication did the cessation of inter-tribal warfare have under colonial rule?

• Decreased land cultivation

• Sole reliance on European agricultural techniques

• Increased military expenditure

• Land previously too vulnerable could now be farmed

Which statement best describes Europe's economic impact on Africa in the early 20th century?

• Trade with Africa was the largest part of European international trade

• Europe's economic impact on Africa was far greater than Africa's on Europe

• Africa was a major outlet for European investment

• European investment in Africa surpassed that in the Americas

How did European colonial powers view their commercial trade with Africa?

• More important than trade with Asia

• The main source of their economic growth

• Trivial compared to their overall economy

• As a significant part of their economy

What was the significance of Africa to Europe as a source of imports?

• Imports from Africa were significant but from relatively few places

• Africa was the primary source of all European imports

• African imports were mainly luxury goods

• Europe imported more from Africa than any other continent

What was the economic outcome for European investors in African colonies?

• Investments in Africa outperformed those in Europe

• All European investments were successful

• Only a minority of firms paid dividends

• Most investments yielded high profits

How did the colonial era affect Africa's international trade?

• Trade with European powers decreased

• Trade was limited to within the continent

• African exports and imports grew substantially

• Africa ceased to trade internationally

What was one of the economic benefits of European rule in Africa?

• Creation of the modern industrial and commercial sectors

• Complete reliance on European goods

• Stagnation of local economic development

• Decrease in agricultural production

What role did Indians and Lebanese play in colonial Africa?

• They were excluded from the economic activities

• They created new retail and international trade networks

• They were primarily involved in manual labor

• They focused solely on agricultural development

What was a consequence of the European conquests in Africa?

• Universal education across the continent

• Numerous abuses, injustices, and atrocities against Africans

• An end to all forms of forced labor

• Immediate economic prosperity for all Africans