BERLIN CONFERENCE
What was the Berlin Conference?
The Berlin Conference was a meeting where European powers discussed how to divide Africa among themselves without going to war.
What does “unification of Germany” mean?
It means joining many small German states into one country called Germany.
What is the capital city of Australia?
cANBERRA
What was one result of the Berlin Conference for Africa?
Africa was divided into colonies controlled by European powers, often without considering African cultures or borders.
Who was the key leader in both the unification of Germany and the Berlin Conference?
Otto von Bismarck — he unified Germany and later organized the Berlin Conference in 1884–1885
What is the name of the line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
The Equator
What was the main goal of the Berlin Conference?
The main goal was to create rules for colonizing Africa and avoid conflict between European countries.
How are the unification of Germany and the Berlin Conference connected?
Germany's unification made it a major power. Bismarck, as its leader, hosted the Berlin Conference to protect European peace and help Germany enter the imperialist race.
Which continent is also a country?
Australia
What was the “Scramble for Africa”?
It was the rush by European countries to take control of land in Africa after the Berlin Conference.
Where was the German Empire declared?
Palace of Versailles
Which desert is the largest in the world?
The Antarctic Desert (cold desert), or the Sahara Desert (largest hot desert)
Name three countries that took part in the Berlin Conference.
Examples include Britain, France, and Germany (others were Portugal, Belgium, Spain, Italy, etc.).
. Why was Bismarck important in European politics after unification?
After unifying Germany, Bismarck became one of the most powerful leaders in Europe, using diplomacy to maintain peace and German power.
What is the name of the region where the Earth’s tectonic plates meet, causing many earthquakes and volcanoes?
the Ring of Fire