The Scramble for Africa

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

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

Which of the following was a consequence of the Scramble for Africa on the continent's political landscape?

• The creation of African states

• The division of Africa into colonies controlled by European powers

• All tribes united

Which area of the world came under European control in the 19th century through imperialism?

• Japan

• Southwest Asia

• Africa

• Latin America

The practice of stronger states controlling or colonizing foreign land to gain resources and power.

• Nationalism

• Exploration

• Ideology

• Imperialism

Which is an idea that many European countries held that they had a duty to spread their religion and culture to less civilized countries?

• Ideology

• White Man's Burden

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

An ideology motive was:

• To gain wealth

• To access raw materials

• White Man's Burden

• Nationalism

Which of the following was not a way that the Industrial Revolution led to imperialism?

• Created a need for raw materials

• Updated weapons and gave Europeans an advantage over African culture

• Europeans wanted to study and learn about African culture

• The telegraph made communication easier