Scramble for Africa

What led to the Scramble for Africa?

• new trade routes

• new rivalries

• new trade routes & new rivalries

• missionary work

One country taking over another economically, politically, and culturally.

• Militarism

• Imperialism

• Protectorate

• Resources

The meeting of European leaders to decide how Africa would be split was known as the

• Berlin Division

• European Division

• Africa Conference

• Berlin Conference

What does this political cartoon represent?

• Militarism

• The Renaissance

• Berlin Conference

• Exploration

What two European countries gained the most land during the Scramble for Africa?

• Great Britain and France

• Great Britain and Italy

• Great Britain and Germany

• Great Britain and Spain

What European country received the MOST land during the Scramble for Africa?

• France

• Great Britain

• Belgium

The European division of Africa caused:

• Tribal conflicts

• Shortage of food

• Horrid places to work

• All the answers are correct

What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference?

• To divide up Europe

• To divide up Asia

• To divide up Africa

• To divide up Australia

Who was NOT invited to the Berlin Conference?

• Members of European Countries

• Members of African countries

Did European countries care about maintaining African ethnic groups?

• No, not at all

• Yes, they cared a lot

• They cared a little about Africa's ethnic groups