Imperialism in Africa

Which of the following were effects of European rule in Africa? Check all that apply. 1) Islam spread across the continent. 2) European languages became official languages. 3) Some educational systems were established. 4) African colonies were created along arbitrary lines. 5) African colonies imported raw materials from Europe.

2) European languages became official languages. 3) Some educational systems were established. 4) African colonies were created along arbitrary lines.

Look at this map of European colonies in Africa. Which of the following statements accurately describes information that is presented on the map? 1) Spain had the most colonies in Africa. 2) France's colonies were mainly in north and west Africa. 3) Britain's colonies are shown in the color orange. 4) Germany had no colonies in Africa

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

Africa is separated from Europe by the 1) Atlantic Ocean. 2) Mediterranean Sea. 3) Sahara Desert. 4) Indian Ocean.

2) Mediterranean Sea.

Which is not an abundant natural resource found in Africa? 1) Diamonds 2) Palm oil 3) Coal 4) Farm land

3) Coal

Look at this famous political cartoon of Cecil Rhodes, standing over Africa. Which of the following best describes the message conveyed by this cartoon? 1) African colonies come with many strings attached. 2) European countries should not try to set up colonies in Africa. 3) Europeans are powerful enough to subdue an entire continent. 4) Europeans should set up colonies only on the northern and southern tips of Africa.

3) Europeans are powerful enough to subdue an entire continent.

Which of the following was a political effect of European imperialism in Africa? 1) Most manufactured goods were sent to Africa from Europe. 2) Christianity spread across the African continent. 3) Little experience was provided to Africans in self-government. 4) Europeans owned most of the mines and plantations.

3) 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? 1) Africans are wealthy because they sell their marble. 2) Africa's animals are evenly distributed throughout the continent. 3) There are abundant natural resources in Africa. 4) Most of Africa is made up of thriving cities.

3) There are abundant natural resources in Africa.

The two European countries with the most colonies in Africa were 1) Germany and Portugal. 2) Belgium and Spain. 3) Germany and Italy. 4) France and Great Britain.

4) France and Great Britain.

Resistance to British rule in southern Africa was led by the 1) Ethiopians. 2) Egyptians. 3) Liberians. 4) Zulus.

4) Zulus.

Which words best describe King Leopold II's actions in central Africa? 1) indifferent, removed 2) kind, concerned 3) enlightened, civilized 4) cruel, heartless

4) cruel, heartless