King Leopold
What area of Africa did King Leopold control?
The Congo
Who built the Suez Canal?
The French
Which European countries controlled most of Africa?
France and Great Britain
Who ruled India between the 16th and 18th centuries?
The Mogul Empire
Who invaded Egypt in 1798?
Napoleon and his troops
Why did so many Indian People support the Sepoy Rebellion?
They saw the British as a treat
What eventually led to Leopold II giving up his control of the Congo?
News broke of the atrocities and international pressure
Why had Egyptian leaders opposed the creation of the Suez Canal?
They feared it would introduce more European influence in the area.
What was the cause of the Sepoy Rebellion?
Rumors spread that bullets were covered in beef and pork fat
Why was the Suez Canal so important to European nations?
It provided a shorter route to India and Asia
Which 2 Nations competed over control of the Suez Canal the most?
France and Britain