Colonization
The race for colonization of African countries by major European powers.
Scramble for Africa
What caused piracy to increase in Somalia?
The government collapsed
What are three causes of rapid urbanization in Africa?
1. High birth rate/population growth
2. Environmental push factors (drought)
3. Increase in life expectancy
Why did European countries seek to colonize Africa?
They had a lot of natural resources
Who was Nelson Mandela?
The President of South Africa
What is one of the main causes of cultural conflicts in Africa?
Borders set up by European countries when they colonized Africa that did not support existing ethnic groups
Who were the two groups involved in the Rwandan Genocide?
Name one pull factor to move from a rural area to a city.
1. More and better jobs
2. Better educational opportunities
3. Better access to health care
What is one benefit of coastal cities being close to water?
Greater access to trade
How did Nelson Mandela contribute to ending Apartheid?
He was imprisoned for fighting for equal rights and represented freedom when he was released from prison.
Describe the attitudes of the Europeans who colonized Africa
Greedy
Which two groups contributed to the start of Apartheid?
The Dutch and the English who enslaved natives.
Define urbanization
What is a challenge that farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa would face?
Scarcity of freshwater
How was Kwame Nkrumah significant to African history?
He served as a leader for independence.