22.2 Reading MC p.1-4

Which European imperial power held the greatest global influence in the early 1900s?

• France

• Germany

• United Kingdom

• Belgium

Why did European empires want colonies on the African continent?

• To spread democracy

• To access natural resources and new markets

• To promote cultural exchange

• To establish peace treaties

What was the Scramble for Africa?

• A race to build the fastest ships

• A competition among European nations to colonize Africa

• A search for new trade routes to Asia

• A diplomatic effort to end slavery

Which country led the construction of the Suez Canal?

• United Kingdom

• France

• Italy

• Germany

Which country won control of the Suez Canal after 1882?

• France

• Italy

• United Kingdom

• Germany

Why did European powers seek to establish colonies in both Africa and Asia?

• To spread their religious beliefs

• To gain strategic military advantages and economic benefits

• To promote global peace

• To learn new languages

What was one of the main economic reasons for European colonization in Africa?

• To find new sources of labor

• To discover new spices

• To access raw materials like gold and diamonds

• To establish new universities

How did the construction of the Suez Canal impact global trade?

• It made trade routes longer

• It reduced travel time between Europe and Asia

• It increased the cost of shipping goods

• It isolated Africa from global trade

What was a political reason for European countries to establish colonies in Asia?

• To create new forms of government

• To compete with other European powers for global dominance

• To promote cultural diversity

• To establish new languages

Which of the following was a consequence of the Scramble for Africa?

• The unification of African tribes

• The division of Africa into European-controlled territories

• The end of European imperialism

• The discovery of new continents