European Colonization of Africa

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

• To establish educational institutions

• they were involved in the trading of goods, natural resources, as well as the slave trade

• To promote cultural exchanges

• To explore the African wildlife

What is Imperialism defined as in the context of European nations?

• A system where a country improves infrastructure in another country

• A system where a strong country takes wealth and raw materials from another country

• A system where countries engage in cultural exchanges

• A system where countries form alliances for defense purposes

Which European nation had the most land in Africa?

• France

• Spain

• Portugal

• Great Britain

What was the main purpose of the Berlin Conference?

• To promote trade between African and European nations

• To establish a common currency for Africa

• To partition African territory among European nations

• To create a peace treaty among African tribes

What was the result of the "Scramble for Africa"?

• African tribes united to form a single nation

• European nations withdrew from Africa

• African tribes got involved in cultural conflicts and European nations took control of almost all African territory

• Africa was divided equally among all tribes

After what event did many African groups begin to challenge European colonization?

• The beginning of WWI

• The end of WWII

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The establishment of the United Nations

What was the most important goal of the Pan African Movement?

• To establish a new currency for Africa

• To create a single African language

• Unity among Africans to solve their common problems

• To form a military alliance among African countries

Who were the Mau Mau fighters?

• A group of traders seeking to establish new markets

• A secret society that believed force was the only way to win independence

• A political party advocating for peaceful negotiations

• A cultural organization promoting African heritage

Nigeria and Kenya were both colonies of WHICH country?

• France

• Germany

• Great Britain

• Belgium

How did Nigeria and Kenya differ in their path to independence?

• Nigeria used force while Kenya used peaceful protests

• Nigeria and Kenya both used peaceful means to gain independence

• Nigeria used peaceful protests while Kenya experienced a violent rebellion

• Nigeria and Kenya both experienced violent times before gaining independence