The Scramble for Africa

In your words, why did European countries want to take control of land in Africa?

Which religions spread through Africa because of colonialism?

• Christianity & Islam

• Islam & Buddhism

• Christianity & Hinduism

• Buddhism & Catholicism

What term is used to describe the European nations' actions to acquire territories in Africa?

• Cooperation

• Scramble

• Alliance

• Conquest

Which of the following countries was not a colonial power in Africa during the Scramble for Africa?

• Germany

• Spain

• Italy

• Japan

Based on the map, which European power controlled the largest area in Africa during the Scramble for Africa?

• France

• United Kingdom

• Belgium

• Portugal

What event is marked by the year 1884 on the map?

• Only two African states remain independent.

• European countries agree on land claims in Africa.

• Major anti-imperial uprising.

• Ruled as slave colony by Belgian king.

What was the impact of the Scramble for Africa on the continent?

• It led to increased political stability

• It resulted in the preservation of African cultures

• It caused artificial borders and ethnic tensions

• It promoted economic independence

What caused colonisation?

• Search for money

• Search for raw materials

• Search for power

• Search for freedom

What were the results of colonsation?

• Africa became rich

• Complete and total chaos

• Loss of land

• The whole world became African

What color represents British territories on the map?

• Green

• Pink

• Yellow

• Purple