What was happening in Africa before the Scramble

Which European country set up colonies in the spice islands, Hormuz, and Persia?

• Portugal
• Spain
• France
• Netherlands

What was the almost European Christian kingdom in Central Africa until the 19th century?

• Kingdom of Mali
• Kingdom of Kongo
• Kingdom of Aksum
• Kingdom of Zimbabwe

Which kingdom in Mozambique was weakened by the Portuguese?

• Kingdom of Inhambane
• Kingdom of Sofala
• Kingdom of Gaza
• Kingdom of Mutapa

What did the Ottomans prevent from happening in the 1500s?

• The establishment of the Russian Empire.
• The rise of the Mughal Empire's power.
• The spread of the Safavid Empire's influence.
• The expansion of the Byzantine Empire.

What was the significance of gold from the region mentioned in the text?

• Gold was a key driver of trade and wealth in the region.
• Gold was primarily used for jewelry making.
• Gold had no impact on the local economy.
• Gold was only found in small quantities in the region.

Which region sent over 10 percent of the slaves to the Americas?

• West Africa
• North America
• Caribbean Islands
• East Africa

Which European country had a colony in the Caribbean until the mid-19th century?

• Portugal
• Spain
• Netherlands
• Denmark

What did the Islamic Ethiopian slave trade get used as a justification for?

• Justification for the abolition of slavery
• Justification for the spread of Islam and economic gain.
• Justification for colonial expansion
• Justification for the spread of Christianity

What did the Europeans justify using the slave trade?

• The need for labor in colonies and the belief in civilizing missions.
• The demand for European textiles
• The desire to spread Christianity
• The need for agricultural tools

Which kingdom was initially made up of marauders and mercenaries?

• Kingdom of the Visigoths
• Kingdom of the Ostrogoths
• Kingdom of the Franks
• Kingdom of the Vandals