
The Scramble for Africa Quiz
Authored by Heather Philpot
Social Studies
6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When did the Scramble for Africa occur?
1800-1850
1884-1914
1900-1950
1850-1900
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The infamous "Scramble for Africa" referred to:
A running race across Africa
A war with Africa
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
The race for European countries to claim land in Africa was called the _________.
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