Imperialism in Africa Quiz

What is colonialism?

• The act of establishing trade agreements with foreign countries

• The act of exploring new territories for scientific research

• The act of promoting peace and unity among nations

• The act of exerting control and domination over another country or state

During which period did the Scramble for Africa take place?

• 2000 to 2010

• 1950 to 1960

• 1700 to 1800

• 1881 to 1914

Which European nations took control over areas of the African continent during the Scramble for Africa?

• Britain, France, Spain, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Portugal

• Russia, China, Japan, India, Australia, Canada, USA

• Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon

• Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Colombia, Venezuela

What was a key reason for European colonizers to set their sights on the African continent?

• Search for riches

• Desire for isolation

• Promotion of cultural diversity

• Prevention of conflicts

What was a major motivator behind African colonization?

• Desire to spread Christianity

• Desire to spread Buddhism

• Desire to spread Hinduism

• Desire to spread Islam

What was the ideology behind imperialism that informed colonialism?

• Idea of technological advancement

• Idea of isolation and self-sufficiency

• Idea of equality and justice for all

• Idea of racial superiority or cultural superiority

What was the main purpose of the Berlin Conference in 1884 and 1885?

• Establish global peace treaties

• Discuss scientific advancements

• Formalize European colonization of Africa

• Promote African independence

Which European country received the most land in the Scramble for Africa?

• Germany

• Great Britain

• France

• Spain

What were some of the raw materials that European powers noticed were abundant in Africa?

• Oil, natural gas, uranium, coal

• Vegetable oils, gum, ivory, gold

• Coal, iron, silver, diamonds

• Wheat, corn, rice, barley

What was the purpose of European exploration in Africa?

• Discovery of new plant species

• Discovery of new animal species

• Expansion of African geographic knowledge

• Expansion of European geographic knowledge