Exploitation of Africa Quizizz

What was one of the main reasons European countries exploited Africa during the colonial period?

• To promote African culture

• To extract natural resources

• To improve African education

• To establish peace

Which of the following was a major consequence of the exploitation of Africa by European powers?

• Increased technological development in Africa

• Economic prosperity for all African nations

• Disruption of traditional African societies

• Establishment of democratic governments

Which European country was known for its harsh exploitation of the Congo?

• France

• Germany

• Belgium

• Portugal

What was the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 primarily about?

• Promoting African independence

• Dividing Africa among European powers

• Establishing trade routes in Africa

• Protecting African wildlife

Which of the following resources was heavily extracted from Africa during the colonial period?

• Oil

• Diamonds

• Timber

• All of the above

What was one method used by European colonizers to control African populations?

• Offering free education

• Building hospitals

• Imposing taxes and forced labor (slavery)

• Encouraging local governance

Which African country was never colonized by European powers?

• Nigeria

• Ethiopia

• Kenya

• Ghana

What was the primary focus of the Atlantic slave trade?

• Trading African art

• Transporting African slaves to the Americas

• Establishing African universities

• Promoting African tourism

Which of the following was a positive impact of European colonization in Africa?

• Complete eradication of poverty

• Introduction of new technologies and infrastructure

• Total political freedom for African nations

• Uninterrupted peace across the continent

What is one way African countries have responded to the legacy of exploitation?

• Ignoring past events

• Seeking reparations and economic independence

• Returning to colonial rule

• Abandoning all foreign relations