Colonialism in Africa: 1-3

By 1914, which two countries in Africa were not controlled by a foreign power?

• Ethiopia and Congo

• Liberia and Belgian Congo

• Ethiopia and Liberia

• Nigeria and Egypt

What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference of 1884?

• To establish trade agreements between African countries

• To divide the African continent among European powers

• To create a plan for economic development in Africa

• To end colonialism in Africa

How did European colonizers control their colonies in Africa?

• By granting independence to the colonies

• By marking one group of native people as "better" and using them in leadership positions

• By allowing the native people to govern themselves

• By promoting peace and equality among different groups

What negative consequence followed after Europeans left their colonies in Africa?

• The colonies became wealthy and powerful

• The native people continued to live in peace

• Oppressed groups got revenge on the leaders put in charge by the colonists

• The colonies formed a united African government

What did the colonists force upon the native people in Africa?

• Their culture, language, and religion

• Democratic principles and education

• Technological advancements and infrastructure

• Independence and self-governance

What was one of the main economic reasons for European control over African colonies?

• To promote African political authority

• To transfer resources and wealth to the colonizers

• To support the growth of indigenous African religions

• To ensure profits were distributed equally among local workers

What did colonial regimes often do to the indigenous African political authority?

• They strengthened it by providing military support

• They respected and preserved it as it was

• They broke it down

• They promoted it as the only form of governance

Which of the following was a consequence of European control in Africa?

• Indigenous African political authority was preserved

• Traditional laws were invented to fit the needs of the colony

• Local workers received the majority of profits from resource production

• New construction projects were designed to primarily help the people

Many political and economic challenges of modern Sub-Saharan Africa are attributed to what?

• Recent technological advancements

• Long-ago colonial practices

• The rejection of European influence

• The adoption of Christianity

What replaced traditional agriculture in many places in Africa during European control?

• Indigenous crafts and art

• Cotton, coffee, and other cash crops

• Technological industries

• Local food crops for subsistence farming