Exploring the European Scramble for Africa

Which ocean is not mentioned as surrounding Africa?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

What was the primary aim of European nations during the Scramble for Africa?

• Promote free trade

• Establish educational institutions

• Decide on the borders of African countries

• Explore the Sahara Desert

Who was the first European to establish contact with the Kongo Kingdom?

• Henry Morton Stanley

• Christopher Columbus

• David Livingstone

• Diego Cao

Which European country started the first European settlement in southern Africa?

• The Netherlands

• France

• Britain

• Portugal

Which event marked the beginning of serious European exploration in Africa?

• Discovery of the Nile's source

• Berlin Conference

• Construction of the Suez Canal

• Portuguese expeditions in the 15th century

What was the main consequence of the abolition of slavery in the Cape in 1834?

• Increased European immigration

• Migration of Dutch citizens inland

• Economic growth

• Development of new trade routes

What was the main resource sought by King Leopold II in the Congo?

• Gold

• Diamonds

• Ivory

• Wild rubber

What was the outcome of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?

• Division of Africa among European powers

• Establishment of the United Nations

• End of the slave trade

• Promotion of free trade across Africa

Which African country successfully resisted European colonization and remained independent?

• South Africa

• Congo

• Ethiopia

• Nigeria

What strategy did the Boers use against the British in South Africa?

• Formal pitched battles

• Economic sanctions

• Naval blockades

• Guerrilla warfare