Why did Europeans first become interested in Africa?

• Cultural exchange and diplomacy.
• Monastic activities and religious conversion.

• Exploration for scientific research

• For trade route purposes

What were Europeans trying to avoid by finding new trade routes?

• To promote cultural exchanges with Asia.
• To establish colonies in new territories.
• To increase the number of wars in Europe.
• Taxes of the Arab and Ottoman empires

During which century did Portuguese explorers become engaged in the African slave trade?

• 17th century
• 15th century
• 16th century
• 14th century

What did the Portuguese do with the Africans they kidnapped?

• Fought them for silver coins

• Released the Africans back to their homes.

• Used as soldiers in their army.

• Forced them to work on plantations and mines

What is the "Age of Imperialism" known for?

• The establishment of peace treaties between nations.
• The decline of European powers in the 20th century.
• The rise of local governments in colonized regions.
• European countries competing for land and power in Asia and Africa

What does imperialism involve?

• A strong country taking wealth and raw materials from another country

• The establishment of trade agreements between countries.
• The promotion of cultural exchange between nations.
• The reduction of military presence in foreign territories.

Why did many European countries establish colonies in Africa during this time?

• To expand their empires

• To spread democracy and human rights
• To escape political turmoil in Europe
• To establish military bases for defense

What resources did Europeans want to exploit and export from Africa?

• Textiles, spices, and luxury goods.
• Technology, machinery, and electronics.
• Tourism, education, and healthcare.
• Rubber, timber, diamonds, gold

_____________ motivation played a large part in the colonization of Africa.

• Religious
• Economic
• Cultural
• Political

What key word does economics have to do with?

• MONEY

• WEATHER

• RELIGION

• MILITARY