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African Imperialism

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries politically, socially. or economically.

a)

Militarism

b)

Imperialism

c)

Nationalism

d)

Sphere of Influence

2.

What was the name of the conference in which 14 European countries gathered to discuss how to divide up the continent of Africa?

a)

Berlin

b)

Munich

c)

Zulu

d)

Versailles

3.

Theory based on “survival of the fittest” and was used by Europeans to justify imperializing Africa.

a)

Survivalism

b)

Nationalism

c)

Racism

d)

Social Darwinism

4.

Imperialist style of management in which Europeans brought in their own leaders to run the colony, and did not train locals.

a)

Indirect Control

b)

Direct Control

c)

Sphere of Influence

d)

Economic Imperialism

5.

Imperialist style of management that relied on existing political leaders.

a)

Direct Control

b)

Indirect Control

c)

Economic Imperialism

d)

Sphere of Influence

6.

Treating people as if they were children; denying them rights. How the Europeans acted towards the Africans.

a)

Imperialism

b)

Assimilation

c)

Geopolitics

d)

Paternalism

7.

This king of Belgium conquered the Congo region utilizing harsh tactics.

a)

Leopold II

b)

Henry Stanley

c)

Dr. Livingstone

d)

Cecil Rhodes

8.

Who was excluded from the Berlin Conference?

a)

representatives for the US

b)

representatives of European countries

c)

representatives of African countries

d)

representatives of the 3rd Estate

9.
What valuable natural resource did the King Leopold want that the Congo had?
a)
Coal
b)
Rubber
c)
copper
d)
uranium 
10.
"The Sun Never Sets on the ____________  ____________. (finish the phrase)
a)
French Empire
b)
Belgium Empire
c)
British Empire
d)
German Empire
11.

(1884-1885) A meeting at which representatives from European Nations agreed upon rules for the European colonization of Africa

a)

European Conference

b)

Berlin Conference

c)

African League

d)

League of Nations

12.

European countries colonized Africa because

a)

They heard about Africa's resources from explorers

b)

They were looking for raw materials and cheap labor

c)

They wanted new markets to sell products

d)

All of the Above

13.
Extreme pride in one’s country is known as
a)
nationalism
b)
communism
c)
imperialism
d)
Social Darwinism
14.
What was the main problem that African nations had in stopping the spread of imperialism?
a)
Population 
b)
Economy
c)
Weapons
d)
Language
15.

Which African country successfully fought back against Europeans (Italians)?

a)

Ethiopia

b)

South Africa

c)

Nigeria

d)

Congo

16.

Conflict from 1899-1902 between the British and Dutch farmers over the gold and diamond mines in south Africa.

a)

Boer War

b)

Interdependence

c)

Extraterritoriality

d)

Imperialism

17.

The White Man’s Burden.

“Take up the White Man’s burden— Send forth the best ye breed— Go, bind your sons to exile To serve your captives’ need; To wait, in heavy harness, On fluttered folk and wild— Your new-caught sullen peoples, Half devil and half child. . . .”

— Rudyard Kipling, 1899


The poem, The White Man's Burden, by Rudyard Kipling, represents the belief that European culture was _______.

a)

superior to other cultures

b)

misunderstood by Americans

c)

the oldest culture in the world

d)

a replica of Ancient Greek culture

18.
The argument that the human species improves when more intelligent and resourceful people thrive and prosper, while weak and stupid people die out, is referred to as:
a)
Social Darwinism
b)
Social Gospel
c)
Linnaean Model
d)
Pinnacle of Creation
19.
The infamous "Scramble for Africa" referred to:
a)
A major race that was held across the plains of Africa
b)
A period when the European powers conquered and divided most of Africa amongst themselves
c)
A war that Britain launched against the Boers in South Africa
d)
A period when the European powers rushed to establish friendly relations with nations across Africa
20.

What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?

a)

France and Britain agreed to govern their African colonies jointly.

b)

There was less fighting between African leaders and European powers.

c)

African leaders voiced their suggestions for better relations with European powers.

d)

Europeans divided Africa into colonies without consulting African leaders.

21.

Why did many industrialized or advanced countries need to takeover less advanced countries?

a)

For better climate and cleaner environment

b)

To create a democratic government

c)

To teach the local population about recycling

d)

To claim or takeover natural resources located in those countries

22.

What does the phrase "the sun never sets over the British Empire" mean?

a)

it's always sunny in Britain

b)

it shows how large their empire was

c)

it shows how dangerous they were

d)

is a reference to the shiny money they had

23.

A group of countries under a single authority is known as

a)

empire

b)

colony

c)

"mother country

d)

alliance

24.

Britain took over Egypt to ensure access to this canal

a)

Suez

b)

Panama

c)

Philipine

d)

Spanish

25.

This king of Belgium conquered the Congo region utilizing harsh tactics.

a)

Leopold II

b)

Henry Stanley

c)

Dr. Livingstone

d)

Cecil Rhodes

26.

The race for European countries to claim land in Africa was called the _________.

a)

Scramble for Africa

b)

African Marathon

c)

Great Competition

d)

Monopoly

27.

When an outside power claims exclusive trading and investment influence

a)

protectorate

b)

colony

c)

sphere of influence

d)

empire

28.

the spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group of people to another

a)

cultural diffusion

b)

assimilation

c)

cultural confusion

d)

imperialism

29.
After England, what European country colonized the most land in Africa? 
a)
Belgium
b)
Germany
c)
France
d)
Portugal 
30.

Imperialism is __________.

a)

when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nation

b)

when a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrialize

c)

when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation

d)

when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation

31.

Which of the following countries was the only to remain independent in Africa?

a)

Angola

b)

Chad

c)

South Africa

d)

Ethiopia and Liberia

32.

Europe ravaged Africa in a quest for natural resources such as gold, diamonds, and coal. This is best described as

a)

economic imperialism

b)

social imperialism

c)

political imperialism

d)

cultural imperialism

33.

Which statement best reflects an effect of Imperialism in Africa?

a)

Land was distributed equally between social classes.

b)

Territorial divisions were primarily established using tribal boundaries.

c)

Timbuktu became the center of great learning.

d)

Natural resources were exploited for the benefit of European powers.

34.

All of the headlines above refer to-

a)

Causes of the Boer War

b)

Motives for Imperialism

c)

Actions of Nationalism

d)

Effects of the Crimean War

35.
How did nationalism support the drive for imperialism?
a)
Competition for colonies created a sense of national pride
b)
Europeans wanted to establish new nations in Africa and Asia
c)
European nations sought raw materials and new markets
d)
Europeans wanted to spread their culture to Africa and Asia
36.

What lay behind most of Europe's 19th century expansion?

a)

The Slave Trade

b)

The Industrial Revolution

c)

Divine Right of Rule

d)

Sugar

37.

How were European countries able to claim lands after the Berlin Conference?

a)

By making Africans slaves

b)

Through War

c)

Creating Governments

d)

Treaties