Imperialism in Africa: Quiz

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? A. It is Britain's duty to send manufactured goods to Africa. B. God is opposed to the colonization of Africa. C. It is Britain's duty to spread European ways and customs around the world. D. The British should be embarrassed by their dreams of a colonial empire.

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

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

A. a great diversity of cultures

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

A. rushed to set up colonies in Africa.

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

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

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

B. The slave trade had weakened many African kingdoms.

Which is not an abundant natural resource found in Africa? A. Diamonds B. Palm oil C. Coal D. Farm land

C. Coal

The one nation in Africa that successfully resisted European rule was______ _. A. Egypt B. Liberia C. Ethiopia D. Algeria

C. Ethiopia

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

C. Little experience was provided to Africans in self-government.

Read the following passage from a book that David Livingstone wrote about his travels in central Africa. "The country is becoming very beautiful, and furrowed [lined] by deep valleys; the underlying rocks, being igneous, have yielded [given] fertile soil. There is great abundance of large game [animals to hunt]. . . . We crossed the Mbai [River] and found in its bed rocks of pink marble. Some little hills near it are capped by marble of beautiful whiteness." Which best summarizes Livingstone's description of Africa? A. Africans are wealthy because they sell their marble. B. Africa's animals are evenly distributed throughout the continent. C. There are abundant natural resources in Africa. D. Most of Africa is made up of thriving cities.

C. There are abundant natural resources in Africa.

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

D. Zulus