
Quiz on the Scramble for Africa

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Social Studies
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12th Grade
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Hard
Fred Hamilton
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary motivation for European countries to divide Africa in the late 19th century?
To spread democracy
To gain access to natural resources and new markets
To promote African independence
To establish wildlife preserves
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The 'Scramble for Africa' refers to:
A race to discover new African animal species
The rapid colonization and partition of African territory by European powers
A competition among African nations for European aid
The migration of Africans to European countries
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following was NOT a major reason for European colonization of Africa?
Economic interests
Political competition between European nations
Religious missionary work
Desire to end tribal conflicts in Africa
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What event in 1884-1885 formalized the division of Africa among European powers?
The Treaty of Versailles
The Congress of Vienna
The Berlin Conference
The Yalta Conference
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did European colonizers typically view African cultural and political structures?
They carefully preserved existing tribal boundaries
They consulted with African leaders to determine borders
They ignored native cultural groups and existing political leadership
They established autonomous regions for each major African ethnic group
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What long-term effect did the artificial political boundaries created by Europeans have on Africa?
They led to increased political stability
They caused conflicts and civil wars due to grouped incompatible peoples
They perfectly aligned with pre-existing cultural divisions
They had no significant impact on African society
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the Europeans' approach to governing their African colonies?
They immediately granted full citizenship to all Africans
They established democratic systems with African representation
They forced Africans to abandon their customs and adopt European ones
They allowed complete autonomy for African cultural practices
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