SS Quiz 7th

What word means the act of setting up a colony away from one's place of origin?

• Exploit

• Colonize

• Corrupt

• Imperialism

What word means extending a country's power and influence through negotiations or military force?

• Exploit

• Colonize

• Corrupt

• Imperialism

What word means to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain?

• Exploit

• Colonize

• Corrupt

• Imperialism

The Congo Free State was owned by the British.

• True

• False

What resource in Congo DID NOT bring a lot of money to King Leopold II?

• Ivory

• Gold

• Rubber

• Oil

Why couldn't European countries grow and harvest rubber in Europe?

• There were not enough workers

• There is no tropical climate

• They didn't have enough money

King Leopold II ruled which European country?

• Belgium

• Bosnia

• Great Britain

• Spain

Which region of Africa did Leopold control?

• Congo

• Sudan

• Libya

• Nigeria

Which resource did King Leopold want from Congo?

• Rubber

• Plastic

• Diamonds

• Gold

• Oil

What did King Leopold II name his new territory?

• Congo Free State

• Democratic Republic of Congo

• Belgian Congo