Colonialism & The Scramble for Africa
Was Colonialism a net positive for the Africans?
No, it was more negative than positive.
Who wanted to conquer Ethiopia?
The French
What was the name of Samori's empire?
Mandinka state
What was the name of the Muslim leader who defended his city?
Abushiri
What are the name of ALL your BT teachers?
Ms. Nicole, Jesus, Lauren, Ms. Swetha, Mr. Matthews, Mr. Sol, Ms. Medrano, Ms. Fisher
What is one example of non-military resistance?
Workers slowing down their work, people giving fake directions to visiting colonial officials to get them lost, or clerks sabotaging or lying on forms.
What territory of Ethiopia was already occupied by the colonizers?
The territory along the coast
What groups did Samori bring together?
Long-distance trading merchants and traditional rulers in the region
By when was Tanganyika largely under German rule?
1905
Define colonialism
The policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.
Name the three G's of colonialism
God, Glory, and Gold
Who was the emperor and empress of Nigeria?
Emperor Menelik II and Empress Taytu
When did the French begin to push into Samori's territory?
1881
What was the name of the prophet?
Kinjikitile Ngwale
Name three countries that were colonizers
UK, Spain, France, Japan, Netherlands, Portugal, Italy, Germany
What is the Colombian Exchange?
The Columbian exchange, also known as the Columbian interchange, was the widespread transfer of plants, animals, and diseases between the New World and Old World
How did the colonizers try to trick the Ethiopians?
"The Italians first tried to trick Menelik by having him sign a treaty that said different things in Italian than in Amharic (the main language of Ethiopia)." Additionally, they tried to divide the minorities.
When was Samori defeated and when was he captured?
1892 and 1898
What war tactics did the rebels use?
Guerilla warfare and ambushes
Name three (non-african) countries that were colonized
Indonesia, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, US, China, India.
Where did Europe establish colonies in Africa?
Nigeria, South Africa, Sudan, and Kenya
When did the armies clash?
March 1, 1896
What did Samori do after being defeated?
Burned everything and moved eastward.
What did Selemani Mamba tell his followers?
“We shall not die. We shall only kill”
Name the 13 colonies in the US
New Jersey (NJ), Maryland (MD), Virginia (VA), Massachusetts (MA), Rhode Island (RI), Connecticut (CT), New York (NY), Pennsylvania (PA), North Carolina (NC), Georgia (GA), Delaware (DE), South Carolina (SC), and New Hampshire (NH)