Impact of European Colonialism on Africa

The ___ was a period in the late 1800's in which major European countries rapidly colonized nearly the entire continent of Africa.

• Conversion

• Scramble for Africa

• Apartheid

What impact did European colonization have on the culture of Sub-Saharan Africa?

• Due to colonization, Africans received higher-paying jobs

• Due to colonization, many European languages are spoken here

• It had no impact

What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?

• France and Britain agreed to govern their African colonies jointly. 

• There was less fighting between African leaders and European powers. 

• African leaders voiced their suggestions for better relations with European powers. 

• Europeans divided Africa into colonies without consulting African leaders. 

How did colonizers justify taking over foreign lands?

• Europeans thought that it was their duty to force native Africans to practice their religions, speak their language, and practice their style of government.

• They believed native Africans were barbaric and savages and needed to be saved by their elite ideas.

• They believed the African land belonged to Europe and they were taking back what is rightfully theirs.

How has the European partitioning of Africa had lasting effects on the country?

• Artificial borders divided ethnic groups and created lasting conflicts.

• It had no impact on the country

• It resulted in the unification of diverse ethnic groups

• It led to economic prosperity and stability

How did the colonies that were created by the European partitioning of Africa affect the future national borders in Africa?

• It created national borders that they still use today

• It resulted in the establishment of borders based on natural geographical features

• It had no impact on the future national borders in Africa

• It led to the unification of various ethnic groups under one national border

What modern day effects does the country of Africa have as a result of European partitioning?

• Peace and harmony among different ethnic groups

• Preservation of natural resources and environment

• Economic prosperity and development

• Ethnic conflicts, instability, and exploitation of natural resources

Select the answer that best describes what is happening in the picture.

• European Partitioning of Africa

• The Apartheid

• Independence in Scotland

• Nationalism in Egypt

Which event determined most of the national borders in Africa?

• American Civil War

• European Partitioning of Africa

• Treaty of Versailles

• Scramble for Asia

Why are there lasting wars and conflicts in Africa?

• Religious differences

• The boundaries that the European powers set up were meant to cause conflict amongst ethnic groups

• Lack of natural resources

• Climate change