The Scramble for Africa Quiz

What was the Scramble for Africa?

• A significant event in the history of Europe

• A period when European powers competed to gain territories in Africa

• A peaceful agreement among European nations

When did the Scramble for Africa occur?

• 1800-1850

• 1884-1914

• 1900-1950

• 1850-1900

Which European powers were involved in the Scramble for Africa?

• Britain, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, and Spain

• Russia, Italy, Portugal, and Spain

• Japan, France, and USA

• Australia, Portugal, and the Netherlands

What was the main reason European powers sought to gain territories in Africa?

• To spread their culture

• To secure valuable resources to fuel their economies

• To establish peace in Africa

• To build alliances with African leaders

What was the Berlin Conference of 1884?

• A conference to create boundary lines and define territories in Africa

• A summit to end World War I

• A gathering to celebrate European unity

The infamous "Scramble for Africa" referred to:

• A running race across Africa

• A period when the European powers conquered and divided most of Africa amongst themselves
• A war with Africa

The race for European countries to claim land in Africa was called the _________.

• Scramble for Africa
• African Marathon
• Great Competition
• Monopoly

How did European borders drawn in Africa cause problems?

• They were perfectly drawn between tribes

• They made Africa a rich and successful continent

• They caused conflicts and wars due to disregard for ethnic and cultural boundaries.

Which conference, held in 1884-1885, took Africa and divided it between the EUropean countries?

• The Paris Peace Conference

• The Berlin Conference

• The Vienna Congress

• The Geneva Convention

Why did the Europeans come into and take over Africa during the 19th century?

• To spread Christianity

• To establish educational systems

• To take resources like gold, diamonds, and slaves

• To study African cultures