The Scramble for Africa

How was Africa divided before the arrival of Europeans?

• Into countries based on colonial borders

• Into tribal clans

• According to natural resources

• By language families

What impact did the arrival of Europeans have on Africa according to the image?

• It introduced new ethnic groups

• It changed the natural landscape

• It changed Africa

• It unified the continent

Which country claimed the Congo in central Africa?

• France

• Belgium

• Germany

• Spain

Which African state was not colonized by European nations by 1914?

• Ghana

• Ethiopia

• Nigeria

• South Africa

What was the effect of European borders drawn in Africa?

• They reflected the natural boundaries of African ethnic groups

• They led to the unification of African nations

• They caused conflicts and wars among African nations

• They facilitated trade between African nations

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

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

• Scramble for Africa

• African Marathon

• Great Competition

• Monopoly

Which best describes the “scramble for Africa”?

• The fights between Asian nations over land in Africa

• The fights between European nations over land in Africa

• The fights over land in the Middle East

• The fights between Asian nations over land in the Middle East