Medical Advancement
Which country developed the firs treatment for malaria?
France
What communication system helped imperial nations to communicate overseas?
the telegraph network
What continent was slavery still common?
Africa
What group of people were classified as superior to other race groups?
White people
Who wrote the book "The Origins Of Species'?
Charles Darwin
What was Africa's nickname?
"The White Man's Grave"
What invention was built to navigate rivers in Africa?
Steam driven ship
What moral duty did the Europeans believe they had?
To end the practice of slavery
Did Charles Darwin mean to have his book back up the theory that whites were superior?
No
Who were the scientists who developed the theory that whites were superior to other races?
Johann Friedrich, and Joseph Arthur
What year was the treatment of Malaria discovered?
1817
The Industrial revolution lead to the introductions of new methods of producing what two metals?
Iron, and Steel
What was the major argument to ban slavery?
"it was repungent to the principle of natural jusice"
what was the claim European nations gave for gaining oversea possessions?
"improve the lives of local people"
Who invented the system of mass production of high quality steel?
Henry Bessemer
What happened when the fear of disease went away?
African interior and jungles of Asia became available
Which rivers were the steam driver ships used to navigate?
Congo, Zambezi, and Niger rivers.
What did African cheiftans use to barter?
Living people/slaves
Which countries widely accepted the theory?
European countries and the USA.
What is Johann's full name?
Johann Friedrich Blumenbach
What time period was Africa known for dangerous diseases?
Late 18th century
The cables of the telegraph what countries?
Britain, North and South America, India, and New Zealand
Most European governments
What were the three Cs the Europeans wanted to spread?
Commerce, Christianity, and Civilization
Which british soldier/explorer became the governor of Nigeria?
Lord Lugard