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Berlin Conference Primary Source Analysis

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 5hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is an accurate observation of both maps?

a)

The Portuguese controlled parts of Northern Africa on both maps.

b)

The second map shows Europeans controlled the majority of Africa.

c)

The first map shows Europeans controlled the majority of Africa.

d)

Southern Africa was controlled by France on both maps.

2.

Which of the following countries did NOT control parts of Africa?

a)

Belgium

b)

Spain

c)

France

d)

Russia

3.

Which nation controlled most of northwest Africa?

a)

Spain

b)

Belgium

c)

France

d)

Germany

4.

Which two European nations controlled the most land in Africa?

a)

Belgium and Portugal

b)

Germany and France

c)

Italy and France

d)

France and Great Britain

5.

Based on the article, who is most likely the man holding the knife in the image?

a)

Adolf Hitler

b)

Napoleon Bonaparte

c)

Otto von Bismarck

d)

King Leopold II

6.

What is the most likely reason the man with the knife has an angry look on his face?

a)

He is frustrated with all the fighting.

b)

He hates Africa.

c)

He wants all the land for himself.

d)

He is not happy with having to be in charge.

7.

Who are likely the people sitting around the table?

a)

Fellow Germans

b)

African Leaders

c)

World Leaders

d)

Businessmen

8.

What two nations fought for control of the bottom tip of Africa?

a)

Portugal and Italy

b)

France and Great Britain

c)

Belgium and Holland

d)

Holland and Great Britain

9.

Which of the following does NOT accurately describe the leaders in the picture?

a)

Struggling

b)

Sweating

c)

Scrambling

d)

Relaxing

10.

Why do you the leaders are shown in this way?

a)

They were tired of fighting the Africans.

b)

Each of them wanted to get the most land for their nation.

c)

Each of them were under a lot of pressure.

d)

They were all working together.

11.

"Should Germany begin on the road to imperialism? I believe we should. For one, we are an industrial nation. In order to maintain our factories and produce our goods we need access to natural resources. Resources like rubber, petroleum, manganese for steel, and palm oil for machinery is necessary and can be found in Africa and Asia. "- Summary of a passage written by Friedrich Fabri in his book, Does Germany Need Colonies? Published in 1879.


Does Fabri believe that Germany should participate in Imperialism?

a)

Yes

b)

No

12.

Which of the following is NOT a reason Fabri gave to support his opinion?

a)

Germany is an industrial nation and will have more access to natural resources.

b)

Colonies will provide new business enterprises and projects in which to invest.

c)

Imperialism will weaken Germany’s military, making it better for Germany.

d)

Imperialism will restore Germany’s position as an influential nation.

13.

Which best supports Fabri’s claim that Imperialism will strengthen national pride?

a)

Obtaining colonies will show the world that Germany is a strong nation.

b)

They are an industrial nation that needs raw materials.

c)

Obtaining colonies will benefit Germany economically.

d)

Colonies will help strengthen Germany’s military.

14.

" In order to maintain our factories and produce our goods we need access to natural resources. Resources like rubber, petroleum, manganese for steel, and palm oil for machinery is necessary and can be found in Africa and Asia. "


Which is NOT a raw material Fabri points out could be obtained from Africa?

a)

Rubber

b)

Petroleum

c)

Cotton

d)

Palm Oil

15.

"By engaging in Imperialism we can limit the power of our competitors, Britain and France. We can prevent territory from falling into their hands, and halt further expansion. Germany would weaken their trade and keep colonial profits from going to Britain and France. "


Which two nations does Fabri point out as Germany’s largest competitors?

a)

Spain and France

b)

Portugal and Spain

c)

France and Britain

d)

France and Portugal

16.

"The great part of the world is inhabited by barbarian tribes or savages who participate in wars without end and brutal customs. They know very little about the arts and sciences. They do not know how to work, invent, or exploit their land and its natural resources. They live in little groups of poverty spread throughout a large territory which if used correctly, could provide much food and riches."


Which of the following is NOT a word used by Beaulieu to describe Africans?

a)

Barbarians

b)

Savages

c)

Brutal

d)

Civilized

17.

"We have the duty to spread knowledge of medicine, law, and Christian religion. Such a transformation of a barbarian country cannot be accomplished by business or economic relations alone. "


Who is the intended audience of this selection by Beaulieu?

a)

Africans

b)

Savages

c)

Christians

d)

Tribes

18.

Which of the following is NOT a reason Beaulieu gives why people must intervene in Africa?

a)

Africans do not know how to work.

b)

Africans do not know how to invent.

c)

Africans use their natural resources.

d)

Africans are barbarians

19.

Which sentence least supports the central idea of Beaulieu’s writing?

a)

They know very little about the arts and sciences.

b)

The great part of the world is inhabited by barbarian tribes or savages who participate in wars without end and brutal customs.

c)

It is not natural for the civilized people of the west to gather the marvels of science, art, and civilization and not share the opportunities with the savages in need.

d)

This area of the world needs civilized people to intervene.

20.

Quote from Fabri: "In order to maintain our factories and produce our goods we need access to natural resources. Resources like rubber, petroleum, manganese for steel, and palm oil for machinery is necessary and can be found in Africa and Asia. "


Quote from Beaulieu: "This area of the world needs civilized people to intervene. It is not natural for the civilized people of the west to gather the marvels of science, art, and civilization and not share the opportunities with the savages in need. "


How do Fabri and Beaulieu’s viewpoint of Imperialism differ?

a)

Fabri thinks natives of Africa need to be more civilized.

b)

Beaulieu thinks natives of Africa need to be more civilized.

c)

Fabri think natives of Africa are savages.

d)

Beaulieu thinks natives of Africa are nice people.