Do now! An Interweaving opportunity

1. What was the main purpose of the Berlin Conference?

• To end slavery in Africa

• To divide Africa among European powers

• To promote trade among African nations

• To establish peace treaties between African tribes

Who was not invited to the Berlin Conference?

• Otto von Bismarck

• Queen Victoria

• King Leopold II

• Menelik II of Ethiopia

How long did the Berlin Conference last?

• Three and a half months

• Six months

• One year

• Three months

Which European leader was known for his deception during the colonization of Africa?

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Queen Victoria

• King Leopold II

• Otto von Bismarck

Which two countries remained largely independent after the Berlin Conference?

• Liberia and Algeria

• Ethiopia and Liberia

• Egypt and Ethiopia

• Algeria and Madagascar

What belief underpinned the European actions during the Berlin Conference?

• That the land was unclaimed and local societies couldn't govern themselves

• The land was claimed and local societies couldn't govern themselves

• All territories were superior

• That all territories should be returned to African control

What does this political cartoon represent?

• A commentary about the brutal Militarism in the 18th and 19th century, that involved round table conversations between nations, and the formation (and breaking) of treaties.

• The subjugation and division of African nations through the Berlin Conference; A criticism of European Imperialism

• Depicts 'Afrique' as cake an object of indulgence and material gain that all European empires rightfully have a claim to.

• French anger towards Germany's sudden claim to African Territories after years French, Belgian, Portuguese, British and Dutch imperialism in the continent.

How did Menelik II respond to the Berlin Conference?

• He supported King Leopold II

• He ignored the European powers

• He wrote a letter asking for recognition of Ethiopia's sovereignty.

• He attended the conference

What impact did the Berlin Conference have on Africa by 1914?

• It led to the complete decolonization of Africa

• It resulted in most of Africa being colonized by European nations

• It resulted in the colonisation of all of Africa

• It had no significant impact