Imperialism In Africa

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 two European countries with the most colonies in Africa were

France and Great Britain

"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 spread European ways and customs around the world.

Which of the following was a political effect of European imperialism in Africa?

Little experience was provided to Africans in self-government.

Which of the following describes an economic effect of European imperialism in Africa?

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

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 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?

The slave trade had weakened many African kingdoms.

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?

There are abundant natural resources in Africa.

Which is not an abundant natural resource found in Africa?

coal

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.