Imperialism in Africa (P) (Q)

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

The name of Africa's longest river is the

Nile

Partitian

The division of a territory into separate political units

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

According to this quote, why did people flee the Congo? They fled to help the government gain better control of the population. They fled to escape persecution from government soldiers. They fled to learn more about European government and culture. They fled to find a better supply of food.

They fled to escape persecution from government soldiers

Resistance to British rule in southern Africa was led by the Ethiopians. Egyptians. Liberians. Zulus.

Zulus

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

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

coal

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

cruel, heartless

Rhodes believed that Europeans were responsible for civilizing ___ by teaching them about Western culture

Africans

The Sahara Desert extends from the _____ to the Red Sea, and is considered the largest desert in the world.

Atlantic ocean

What contributed to the success of Ethiopia's resistance to European rule? Ethiopia purchased modern weapons from France and Russia. Ethiopia used advanced military tactics against the British to win independence. Ethiopia's use of swords and spears caught the Italians by surprise. Ethiopia sold modern weapons to Britain and France

Ethiopia purchased modern weapons from France and Russia

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-govenment

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.

The body of water that separates Africa from Europe is the

Mediterranean sea