Berlin Conference
African Kingdom
European Imperialism
Resistance Movements
MCQ Review
100
What was the "Scramble for Africa?"
When European countries were fighting and competing for land and territory in Africa.
100
How many African kingdoms existed before European colonization?
There were three main empires (Mali, Ghana, and Songhai).
100
What is imperialism?
When one country controls another economically, socially, and politically.
100
Were any African communities successful in their resistance movements?
Yes.
100
What does the author of Document 4 use to justify German Imperial rule?
B. To hold onto its power.
200
Which continent/region were European countries interested in during the late 1800s?
African continent.
200
How did African kingdoms and tribes support their economies before European colonization?
Trading goods across the river and markets.
200
List three factors that led to the colonization of Africa.
Ex: Need for new markets, raw materials and resources, cheap labor, increased political power, military and naval bases, Social Darwinism, etc.
200
Which country colonized and controlled the Herero and Nama tribes of Southwest Africa?
Germany.
200
Which quote best supports your answer to the previous question?
D. "Should the New German Reich wish to prove and maintain its newly won position of power for a long time, it will have to take up the same culture-mission and…acknowledge its colonial task anew”
300
What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference?
Set ground rules for taking land in Africa to avoid conflict between European nations.
300
Name products being traded amongst African communities.
Salt, gold, clay, manuscripts, horses, etc.
300
What is Social Darwinism?
The belief that there were genetically superior and genetically inferior races was used to explain race relationships.
300
How did African tribes and communities resist the efforts made by Europeans to colonize?
Rebellions and uprisings - would get together and try to fight the Europeans and send them back home.
300
Based on Document 1, what 2 reasons does the author give for expanding French Colonies? (Provide only one answer).
A. The need for markets.
400
How many African leaders were invited to participate in the Berlin Conference?
None
400
How were African communities impacted by European colonization?
Forced off land, poisoned and shot at, population dropped, placed into labor camps, etc.
400
Explain the social factor that led to the European colonization of Africa.
Europeans believed that they were a superior race and had a duty to teach the inferior races to be civilized.
400
Why were African resistance movements mostly unsuccessful?
Europeans had superior weapons and strategies; African communities relied on spiritual/religious tactics.
400
Based on document 1, what 2 reasons does the author give for expanding French Colonies? (Provide only one reason).
F. Social Darwinism
500
Name at least 3 imperializing countries that were involved in the Berlin Conference.
Ex. France, Belgium, Great Britain, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Denmark, Netherlands, Russia
500
How did world geography change after European imperialism and exploration from 1550 to 1840?
African continent became divided into smaller territories; random regions around the world become part of European empires.
500
Explain how the Industrial Revolution led to the colonization of Africa.
There is an increase in number of factories which increases the need for raw materials needed for production and sellers for the finished goods.
500
How was Ethiopia able to successfully liberate themselves from European rule?
Ethiopia's emperor turned European countries against each other and was able to secure modern weapons from France and Russia.
500
Which famous beverage brand owes its success to colonized lands and peoples?
Lipton's Tea
