European Imperialism and African History Quiz

Why did European powers begin using enslaved Africans in the 1500s?

• To fight in their armies

• To grow crops on plantations in the Americas

• To explore new continents

• To teach European languages

What was the Middle Passage?

• A shortcut to Asia

• A path across Africa

• The sea journey of enslaved Africans to the Americas

• A trade route in Europe

Which African country remained independent during European colonization?

• Senegal

• Ghana

• Ethiopia

• Algeria

What happened at the Berlin Conference?

• African leaders created new countries

• Europeans ended the slave trade

• Africa was divided by European powers

• European nations made peace with African kingdoms

What is imperialism?

• A method of promoting trade agreements between countries.
• A political system where all power is held by a single ruler.
• Imperialism is the practice of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, military force, or other means.
• The process of forming alliances to prevent wars.

Which three areas were part of the Triangular Trade?

• Asia, Africa, Australia

• Europe, Africa, the Americas

• Africa, Middle East, South America

• Europe, South America, Asia

Why did European countries want land in Africa?

• For vacation homes

• To escape war

• To gain natural resources and power

• To help African economies grow

What was the 'White Man’s Burden'?

• A rule about taxes

• A duty Europeans claimed to civilize other cultures

• A reason to end slavery

• A nickname for the Triangular Trade

Which is a negative effect of European imperialism in Africa?

• New hospitals

• More schools

• Loss of freedom and land

• Better roads

What was the main purpose of the Triangular Trade?

• To exchange goods, enslaved people, and raw materials

• To travel faster across oceans

• To explore unknown lands

• To map Africa