The Scramble for Africa

What was the primary motivation behind the Scramble for Africa?

• Desire for new markets and resources

• To promote African independence

• To establish peace in Africa

• To spread democracy

Which event was pivotal in dividing Africa among European powers during the Scramble for Africa?

• The Berlin Conference

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Congress of Vienna

• The Yalta Conference

Which two African countries remained free from European control by 1900?

• Liberia and Ethiopia

• Egypt and Sudan

• Congo and Nigeria

• South Africa and Kenya

Who was a significant figure in the Scramble for Africa, particularly in the Congo region?

• King Leopold II of Belgium

• Queen Victoria of England

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Otto von Bismarck

What was one of the long-term impacts of the Scramble for Africa on the continent?

• Creation of arbitrary borders

• Unification of African cultures

• Establishment of democratic governments

• Economic prosperity