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Imperialism in Africa

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

an area in which an imperial power has complete rights and privileges in trade or investment

a)

protectorate

b)

colonialism

c)

sphere of influence

d)

imperialism

2.

What was a major factor in how Ethiopia defeated the Italians?

a)

King Menelik II built a large arsenal of modern weapons

b)

The Pope ordered all Italians home

c)

Italians suffered rampant sickness

d)

Italians had less military training

3.

Britain took over Egypt to ensure access to this canal

a)

Suez

b)

Panama

c)

Philipine

d)

Spanish

4.

Italy claimed that Ethiopia was their _____.

a)

colony

b)

protectorate

c)

state

d)

province

5.

What is domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region

a)

Imperialism

b)

Industrialization

6.

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

7.

The Berlin Conference split up ________ among European nations.

a)

Africa

b)

Asia

c)

Australia

d)

South America

8.

What two European countries had the most colonies in Africa?

a)

Great Britain and France 

b)

Germany and Italy

c)

 France and Italy

d)

 Germany and Great Britain 

9.

Why did the Age of Imperialism and the Scramble for Africa begin?

a)

European populations were growing at an unsustainable rate

b)

African kingdoms invited European nations to govern their land

c)

European nations wanted raw materials and markets for finished goods

d)

East Asian nations needed new routes to the Americas

10.

What was a result of the political situation shown on this map?

a)

Most local rulers had power equal to that of European leaders.

b)

The economic prosperity of the African nationalist leaders increased their power.

c)

African leaders willingly adopted European forms of governance including constitutions.

d)

The boundaries that were established led to the division of traditional cultures and commerce

11.

During the 19th century, one effect of European imperialism on Africa was the

a)

exploitation of African natural resources by colonial powers

b)

improvement of working conditions in Africa

c)

African dependence on the exportation of manufactured goods

d)

African acceptance of the doctrine of the “White Man’s Burden”

12.

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"?

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13.

What was the primary motive behind the European powers' colonization of Africa during the late 19th century?

a)

To spread Christianity

b)

To acquire new territories for settlement

c)

To exploit natural resources and establish trade routes

d)

To escape political unrest in Europe

14.

Which African country successfully resisted European colonization during the Scramble for Africa?

a)

Nigeria

b)

Ethiopia

c)

Kenya

d)

South Africa

15.

The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 was significant because it:

a)

Established the rules for the colonization of Africa

b)

Ended the slave trade in Africa

c)

Promoted African independence movements

d)

Created a unified African government