Worksheetsimperialism in africa
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is Imperialism?
It is when a country shares their land.
It is when a bigger stronger country takes control of a weaker country politically, economically, and socially.
It is when a country buys more land.
It is when a country doesn't secure more land.
Which of the following was NOT a factor driving European imperialism in Africa?
Desire for new markets
Need for raw materials
Interest in African culture
Strategic military locations
Which of the following best describes the economic impact of imperialism on Africa?
Economic independence
Industrial development
Resource extraction for European benefit
Equal trade partnerships
Many Europeans felt they needed to convert Africans to Christianity
True
False
Why were many European countries unable to control parts of Africa initially?
Lack of interest
Powerful African armies
Poor navigation skills
Lack of resources
What was a major obstacle for European exploration in Africa?
Lack of maps
Disease
Language barriers
Climate
What belief did white Europeans hold about their race compared to others?
They were superior to other non-white races
They were inferior to other races
They were equal to all races
They were unrelated to other races
Who won the Boers War?
the Dutch
the British
the Spanish
the French
Which European country gained the most land in Africa?
The Spanish
The French
The British
The Germans
Africans in the Congo were mistreated due to Belgium's harsh treatment and quotas on
diamonds
rubber
gold
palm oil
Negative Impacts of Imperialism
to prevent conflict, 14 European nations met at the Berlin Conference in 1884-1885 to lay down rules for the division of Africa
Natural resources taken, forced labor, no rights
this seizure of a country or territory by a stronger country
Charles Darwin's ideas about evolution and "survival of the fittest" were applied to imperialism
In what country was the Berlin Conference held?
France
England
Germany
Europe
Positive impacts of imperialism
A successful businessmen and a major supporter of British Expansion, clearly stated this position.
Railroads, telegraphs, medicine
King of the Belgians, known for the founding and exploitation of the Congo Free State. Described Africa as a cake.
Weaker are being taken over
