WorksheetsTHE SCRAMBLE FOR AFRICA
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
Which of the following was NOT a contribution made by Western European society during the 19th century?
excellent novels
the discovery of Africa
the Industrial Revolution
exceptional works of art and music
How did King Leopold acquire 900,000 square miles of land in Africa?
He created an organization to coordinate European efforts to colonize Africa.
He sent 37 people to take over land in Africa.
He sold his land in Latin American and Asia and used it to purchase the land in Africa.
He learned about the land from a British explorer and was the first to buy it.
Leopold’s actions led to…
wars over who should really be in charge of the colonizing of Africa.
Great Britain taking control of the areas of Namibia and the Cameroons.
France calling another conference to settle the future of colonization.
a scramble by other European powers to control the rest of Africa.
European powers benefited from African colonies due to…
the access to African natural resources and markets.
the rising political tension over African prosperity.
manufactured goods from Africa that could now be sold in Europe.
the increased tourism to see the grand buildings of Brussels.
How did African chiefs affect the economics of colonization?
Leopold to stop selling so much rubber.
Their rebellion made it very expensive for Europeans to maintain control of the colonies.
They rebelled so that Africa could remain independent for another 40 years.
They allowed European powers to maintain their colonies for a very cheap price.
Which of the following phrases best describes von Trotha’s actions in Africa?
adventurous and heroic
surprising and harmless
violent and horrifying
brilliant and creative
The “New Imperialism” eventually ended due to…
the publicizing of atrocities through pictures and Roosevelt’s Atlantic Charter.
the Belgian government’s recognition of its own misconduct.
the inability of European powers to pay for their colonies during World War I.
ublic condemnation of George Eastman’s control in Africa.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Liberia?
It was created by the United States government.
Black Americans volunteered to move to Liberia.
It was the first African colony to become independent.
It was founded by private individuals.
