IMPERIALISM IN AFRICA

Which of the following words best describes Africa? country continent desert river

continent

The name of Africa's longest river is the

Nile

Which words best describe King Leopold II's actions in central Africa? indifferent, removed kind, concerned enlightened, civilized cruel, heartless

cruel, heartless

Which is not an abundant natural resource found in Africa? Diamonds Palm oil Coal Farm land

Coal

The two European countries with the most colonies in Africa were Germany and Portugal. Belgium and Spain. Germany and Italy. France and Great Britain.

France and Great Britain.

Look at this map of European colonies in Africa. Which of the following statements accurately describes information that is presented on the map? Spain had the most colonies in Africa. France's colonies were mainly in north and west Africa. Britain's colonies are shown in the color orange. Germany had no colonies in Africa.

France's colonies were mainly in north and west Africa.

Read this passage written by British imperialist Cecil Rhodes. "I contend that we are the first race in the world, and the more of the world we inhabit the better it is for the human race... If there be a God, I think that what he would like me to do is to paint as much of the map of Africa British red as possible." According to this passage, which of the following best describes Rhodes's view of British imperialism? It is Britain's duty to send manufactured goods to Africa. God is opposed to the colonization of Africa. It is Britain's duty to spread European ways and customs around the world. The British should be embarrassed by their dreams of a colonial empire.

It is Britain's duty to spread European ways and customs around the world.

Which of the following was a political effect of European imperialism in Africa? Most manufactured goods were sent to Africa from Europe. Christianity spread across the African continent. Little experience was provided to Africans in self-government. Europeans owned most of the mines and plantations.

Little experience was provided to Africans in self-government.

Which of the following describes an economic effect of European imperialism in Africa? African colonies were forced to import all their raw materials from Europe. Little money was invested in technology or infrastructure not related to exports. Many Africans were forced to work in factories that were little more than sweatshops. Plantations and mines were prohibited under strict rules imposed by Europeans.

Little money was invested in technology or infrastructure not related to exports.

Africa is separated from Europe by the Atlantic Ocean. Mediterranean Sea. Sahara Desert. Indian Ocean.

Mediterranean Sea.

Read the following passage from a book by modern-day author Adam Hochschild describing King Leopold's treatment of the Congo. "Talk of the lazy native accompanied the entire European land grab in Africa, just as it had been used to justify the conquest of the Americas. To an American reporter Leopold once declared, 'In dealing with a race composed of cannibals for thousands of years it is necessary to use methods which will best shake their idleness and make them realize the sanctity of work'." According to this passage, how did King Leopold justify his treatment of the Congolese people? The Congolese were not treated harshly, compared to the American Indians. The Congolese people understood the sanctity of work and needed to be punished. The Congolese had too many resources and had become lazy because of their wealth. The Congolese were an inferior people who needed harsh treatment for them to learn how to work.

The Congolese were an inferior people who needed harsh treatment for them to learn how to work.

What part did the slave trade play in helping Europeans take control of much of Africa in the 1800s? Europeans were able to enslave the people they conquered. The slave trade had weakened many African kingdoms. Europeans insisted that Africans practice slavery. The slave trade enriched the Europeans at this time.

The slave trade had weakened many African kingdoms.

When Europeans first began to explore Africa, what did they find? a great diversity of cultures a single language shared by all Africans many large empires an absence of natural resources

a great diversity of cultures

The one nation in Africa that successfully resisted European rule was

Ethiopia

Which of the following were effects of European rule in Africa? Check all that apply.

European languages became official languages. Some educational systems were established. African colonies were created along arbitrary lines.

The Berlin Conference of 1885 is said to have set off a "scramble for Africa." That means that Europeans rushed to set up colonies in Africa. fought each other on African soil before leaving the continent. abandoned plans for establishing African colonies. grew interested in African music and art forms.

rushed to set up colonies in Africa.