The Scramble for Africa Flashcard

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Which conference marked the beginning of the Scramble for Africa?

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Berlin Conference

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What was the main goal of the European powers during the Scramble for Africa?

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Colonize and control African territory

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Which group of Europeans was the first to settle in South Africa?

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Dutch

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What was the primary reason for European imperialism in Africa?

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Desire for resources and economic gain

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Which African country successfully resisted European colonization? Options: Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Ethiopia

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Ethiopia

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What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference?

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To divide Africa among European colonial powers.

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Which European country controlled the largest territory in Africa?

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France

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What sort of impact did colonialism have on the people of Africa?

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Negative impact

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Who led the resistance against Italian colonial rule in Ethiopia?

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Menelik II

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Which European power colonized the Congo?

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Belgium