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WorksheetsAfrican Colonialism Review
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 7mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which best describes colonization?
a)
country creates separate territories that they rule
b)
country expands its borders to include more land
c)
country converts people to the same religion and language
d)
country chooses a new leader to run government
2.
When a territory that gains its independence from another country
a)
Decolonization
b)
Atlantic Charter
c)
Indirect Rule
d)
Berlin Conference
3.
The Berlin Conference of 1885:
a)
Was attended by Europeans, Africans, the Ottoman Empire and the U.S.
b)
Decided how to split up Berlin
c)
Divided Africa without regard to existing political or cultural groups
d)
Gave all of Africa to either Great Britain and France
4.
European nations rushing to claim territories in Africa has been called ________ by historians.
a)
the gold rush
b)
the scramble for Africa
c)
get money in a hurry
d)
quick claims in Africa
5.
_____ was a ______ explorer who claimed land in the Congo for his king, ______
a)
Richard Barry; French; King Leopold II
b)
Stanley Moore; Belgian; King Leonidas
c)
Henry Stanley; Belgian; King Leopold II
d)
Henry Stanley; French; King Tut
6.
The main difference between "direct rule" and "indirect rule" was:
a)
With indirect rule, native African officials were allowed to run local governments.
b)
With direct rule, European countries made large decisions for the colony.
c)
With indirect rule, native African officials make all of the major decisions.
d)
With direct rule, colonists pay taxes to the European country.
7.
The Europeans were mostly successful against Africans in battle, partly due to:
a)
Better weapons
b)
More soldiers
c)
Advanced hand combat strategy
d)
Immune to disease
8.
Which of the following aspects of culture did the British bring with them to Nigeria?
a)
Christianity
b)
English
c)
British School System
d)
All of the above.
9.
Following WWII, the Nigerians:
a)
Were granted independence by the British.
b)
Celebrated their victory with the British.
c)
Wanted independence even more since they just fought for the British.
d)
Became allies with the British and no longer sought to be independent.
10.
Which challenge did many African nations face after gaining independence?
a)
violence from rival groups living together
b)
lack of education / government training to run a country
c)
economy dependent on the European country that colonized them
d)
All of the above
11.
Which was NOT a European country that colonized Africa in the 19th century?
a)
France
b)
Great Britain
c)
Portugal
d)
Poland
12.
European countries wanted the ________ in Africa so they could take them back to their mills and factories in Europe to make ________ to sell and make money from.
a)
raw materials; finished goods
b)
finished goods; raw materials
c)
natural resources; raw materials
d)
fossil fuels; finished goods
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