WorksheetsImperialism in Africa
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
an area in which an imperial power has complete rights and privileges in trade or investment
protectorate
colonialism
sphere of influence
imperialism
What was a major factor in how Ethiopia defeated the Italians?
King Menelik II built a large arsenal of modern weapons
The Pope ordered all Italians home
Italians suffered rampant sickness
Italians had less military training
Britain took over Egypt to ensure access to this canal
Suez
Panama
Philipine
Spanish
Italy claimed that Ethiopia was their _____.
colony
protectorate
state
province
What is domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region
Imperialism
Industrialization
The race for European countries to claim land in Africa was called the _________.
Scramble for Africa
African Marathon
Great Competition
Monopoly
The Berlin Conference split up ________ among European nations.
Africa
Asia
Australia
South America
What two European countries had the most colonies in Africa?
Great Britain and France
Germany and Italy
France and Italy
Germany and Great Britain
Why did the Age of Imperialism and the Scramble for Africa begin?
European populations were growing at an unsustainable rate
African kingdoms invited European nations to govern their land
European nations wanted raw materials and markets for finished goods
East Asian nations needed new routes to the Americas
What was a result of the political situation shown on this map?
Most local rulers had power equal to that of European leaders.
The economic prosperity of the African nationalist leaders increased their power.
African leaders willingly adopted European forms of governance including constitutions.
The boundaries that were established led to the division of traditional cultures and commerce
During the 19th century, one effect of European imperialism on Africa was the
exploitation of African natural resources by colonial powers
improvement of working conditions in Africa
African dependence on the exportation of manufactured goods
African acceptance of the doctrine of the “White Man’s Burden”
What is being shown in this image? What does the man represent? What is the author of this piece trying to say about the "Mad Scramble for Africa"?
What was the primary motive behind the European powers' colonization of Africa during the late 19th century?
To spread Christianity
To acquire new territories for settlement
To exploit natural resources and establish trade routes
To escape political unrest in Europe
Which African country successfully resisted European colonization during the Scramble for Africa?
Nigeria
Ethiopia
Kenya
South Africa
The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 was significant because it:
Established the rules for the colonization of Africa
Ended the slave trade in Africa
Promoted African independence movements
Created a unified African government
