European Colonization of Africa

Why did Europeans first take an interest in the African continent?

• They wanted to help organize African schools.

• They wanted to solve ethnic and tribal disputes.

• They were involved in the slave trade.

• They needed African agricultural products.

What is the term for a system of acquiring colonies to provide raw materials for a stronger colony?

• Nationalism

• Imperialism

• Socialism

• Patriotism

The purpose of the Berlin Conference was to discuss:

• The World issues and conflicts.

• The best trade routes in Germany.

• America’s independence from Britain.

• The partitioning of Africa.

Why did Europeans set up colonies in Africa?

• They wanted to help organize African schools.

• They wanted to solve ethnic and tribal disputes.

• They wanted to send European workers to Africa.

• They needed raw materials found in Africa.

Which European country gained the most land in Africa?

• Great Britain

• France

• Italy

• Germany

The European division of Africa caused:

• Tribal conflicts

• Civil war

• Desire for independence

• All of the above

A strong belief in one’s country is called:

• Nationalism

• Socialism

• Democracy

• Communism

In 1963, Kenya gained independence from:

• Spain

• France

• United States

• Great Britain

What is the apartheid system?

• A democratic government system

• Segregation of races

• Equality for all races

• An absolute monarchy

Apartheid separated blacks and whites in:

• South Africa

• Kenya

• Egypt

• Sudan