Quiz on the Scramble for Africa

Quiz on the Scramble for Africa

12th Grade

15 Qs

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Quiz on the Scramble for Africa

Quiz on the Scramble for Africa

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Fred Hamilton

Used 2+ times

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15 questions

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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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