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European Imperialism in Africa

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

By 1914, how much of Africa did Europeans control?

a)

80%

b)

90%

c)

50%

d)

40%

2.

When a country takes over territory for money and power

a)

Nationalism

b)

Imperialism

c)

The National Anthem

d)

Bullyism

3.

In 1884, 14 nations met at the Congress of Berlin to do what?

a)

Set the rules for colonizing Africa

b)

To discuss new borders with the African Nations

c)

Fight over land

d)

How to bring in clean drinking water

4.

What led to Imperialism in Africa?

a)

Cash Crops

b)

American Independence

c)

Industrial Revolution

d)

The Civil War

5.

The phrase “Scramble for Africa” is most associated with:

a)

World War II

b)

Industry

c)

European Imperialism

d)

Religious rights

6.

About how much of Africa was controlled by European nations?

a)

60%

b)

70%

c)

80%

d)

90%

7.

What was the name of the meeting of European countries where they decided on how to divide up Africa?

a)

Conference of Paris

b)

Treaty of Versailles

c)

Berlin Conference

8.

Identify one of the political motives behind European imperialism in Africa. (Two Choices)

a)

The spread of industrial technology

b)

The competition for power and prestige among European nations

c)

The promotion of global peace

d)

The desire for raw goods.

9.

At what conference did the Europeans divide up Africa for their colonization?

a)

Egypt Conference

b)

London Conference

c)

Belgium Conference

d)

Berlin Conference

10.

How many European Countries were involved in the colonization of Africa?

a)

5

b)

7

c)

3

d)

10

11.

Which of these best describes the Scramble for Africa?

a)

Imperialist powers sliced Africa amongst themselves by drawing borders on a map

b)

Diplomats worked with tribal leaders to determine how to colonize countries in Africa

c)

European countries worked to finance capital expansion in African nations through loans.

d)

The United States used the Roosevelt Corollary to prevent nations from colonizing Africa.

12.

Who was the general in the DRC for King Leopold II?

a)

Bismarck

b)

Kurtz

c)

Stanley

d)

Hanks

13.

The 3 M's of Imperialism in Africa are...

a)

M & M's

b)

Money, Machines, Muscle

c)

Money, Power, Machines

d)

Money, Manipulation, Moron

14.

How many African Nations were invited to the Congress of Berlin?

a)

10

b)

15

c)

30

d)

0

15.

Horrible ______________ were committed to the African people for their resources.

a)

Atrocities

b)

Laws

c)

Languages

d)

Acts of Kindness

16.

During the Age of Exploration, Europe explored the 

a)

Interior of Africa

b)

North America Only

c)

The African Coast

d)

Southern Africa

17.

What was a limitation for European countries in expanding further inland from their trading posts in Africa, India, and Southeast Asia?

a)

Hostile local populations

b)

Lack of interest in inland territories

c)

Lack of technology

d)

Unfavorable climate conditions

18.

What natural resources were primarily responsible for attracting European powers to Africa by the late 1800s?

a)

Oil and gas

b)

Uranium and copper

c)

Gold and diamonds

d)

Manganese and iron ore

19.

According to Cecil Rhodes, why did the British feel the need to expand?

a)

Because they needed more land for agriculture

b)

Because they were looking for new markets

c)

Because they believed they were superior and therefore had to expand

d)

Because they wanted to explore new territories

20.

What was one of the causes of New Imperialism according to the learning material?

a)

Europeans needed to find new places for vacation.

b)

Europeans wanted to spread their ideas and culture to non-Europeans.

c)

Europeans were looking for new sports to play.

d)

Europeans wanted to learn from the cultures in Africa.

21.

Which European country controlled the largest area in Africa after the scramble in 1914?

a)

British

b)

French

c)

German

d)

Portuguese

22.

What is one positive effect of European influence in Africa according to the image?

a)

Europeans introduced modern transportation and communications.

b)

Europeans led to the erosion of traditional values.

c)

African people were treated as inferior to Europeans.

d)

Europeans introduced a new language.

23.

What continent did Europeans conquer almost entirely?

a)

Asia

b)

South America

c)

Africa

d)

Australia

24.

What was the primary motivation for European countries to engage in the Scramble for Africa during the late 19th century?

a)

A) To spread Christianity

b)

B) To acquire new territories for settlement

c)

C) To exploit natural resources and establish trade routes

d)

D) To escape political conflicts in Europe

25.

Which European country controlled the largest portion of Africa during the height of imperialism?

a)

A) France

b)

B) Germany

c)

C) Belgium

d)

D) United Kingdom