The Scramble for Africa
King Leopold II of this country sent explorers into the heart of Africa, setting off the scramble.
What is Belgium?
The invention of this communication technology allowed messages to be relayed in minutes instead of weeks.
What is the telegraph?
This scientist's work on animal hierarchies was co-opted by Europeans to create a pseudo-scientific justification for racial superiority.
Who is Charles Darwin?
The British built a massive complex rail system to take over this entire subcontinent, which today includes India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
What is India?
At a conference in this city in 1884, European powers coordinated the division of Africa without a single African representative present.
What is Berlin?
In addition to maps, this type of refined killing machine allowed small groups of European soldiers to defeat much larger African armies.
What are guns or sophisticated weapons?
British imperialist Cecil Rhodes claimed that the more of the world his people inhabited, the better it was for this.
What is humanity?
At its peak, the British Empire ruled over this many people, making it the largest empire in history
What is 412 million?
This disease, which killed up to 40% of European explorers and soldiers in Africa's interior, was combatted with the discovery of quinine.
What is malaria?
The British Empire used this strategy to control millions of people by allying with local leaders and pitting groups against each other.
What is "divide and conquer?"
The video notes that the ideals of justice, equality, and human rights that we use to evaluate history were developed by this group of people.
Who are Europeans (or colonizers)?
The United States is described as one expression of this.
What is the British Empire?
This was the only country in Africa to successfully resist colonization, holding off the Italians.
What is Ethiopia?
The search for resources and labor by private companies, a practice perfected by this country's invention of the modern corporation, continued after the end of formal colonialism.
What is the Netherlands (or the Dutch)?
The video argues that Europe's domination was not due to superior DNA or divine will, but rather a series of millions of small decisions and these.
What are lucky circumstances?
One specific important port that the British occupied in Asia, alongside Singapore.
What is Hong Kong?