Partitioning of Africa

Why were European countries so interested in colonizing African land?

• They saw the abundance of natural resources that Africa had to offer.

• They desired religious freedom.

• They hoped to build a debtors' colony to eliminate overcrowded jails.

• They wanted to escape famine in Europe.

What are two reasons the Europeans were able to conquer the fierce and strong African tribes during European colonization?

• Europeans had weapons and diseases

• Europeans had weapons and nuclear missiles

• Europeans had diseases and nuclear missiles

Why did the European system of colonialism create such a great desire for self-rule within the African people?

• The European system of colonialism was based on inequality.

• The European system of colonialism was based on equality.

• The European system of colonialism showed great respect for the cultures of the native Africans.

• The European system of colonialism allowed the native Africans to control the best and most productive land on the continent.

The purpose of the Berlin Conference was to discuss:

• World issues and conflicts

• The best trade routes from Germany

• America’s independence from Britain

• The partitioning of Africa

The modern day political boundaries, civil wars, and conflicts found in Africa can often be traced back to which of the following event?

• European partitioning and colonization

• Ancient African trading empires

• European cooperation in the late 1800s

• Asian invasions in the 1800s

Which conclusion is accurate based on the map above?

• the partitioning of Africa into colonies creates uneven and artificial political boundaries

• European countries divided Africa because there were no civilizations there in 1914

• modern African countries probably enjoy these boundaries because they all follow rivers

• there were so many European countries that had colonies in Africa, there was little conflict

What two European countries gained the most land in Africa during the time of Imperialism?

• Spain and Germany

• Great Britain and France

• United States and Great Britain

• China and Japan

Which phrase below best describes the following statement: "European nations took control of almost all African territory"?

• Discovering the New World

• The Age of Exploration

• Scramble for Africa

• Assimilating Africans to European Culture

How many African countries were invited to the Berlin Conference?

• 0

• 1

• 5

• 30

The European division of Africa caused:

• Tribal conflicts

• Civil war

• Desire for independence

• Economic inequality

• Long-lasting peace