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Flashcards on Scramble for Africa: Colonialism and Imperialism
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What was the Scramble for Africa?
The competition among European powers to colonize Africa in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Which European countries were involved in the Scramble for Africa?
Great Britain, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, Spain.
What motivated European powers to colonize Africa?
Desire for resources, new markets, national prestige, and competition with other European powers.
What effects did colonialism have on Africa?
Loss of independence, exploitation of resources, cultural disruption, and political instability.
When did the Scramble for Africa begin?
It started in the late 19th century, around the 1880s.
Which African territories remained independent during the Scramble for Africa?
Ethiopia and Liberia.
What was the Berlin Conference?
A meeting held in 1884-1885 where European powers divided Africa among themselves.
What was the main goal of European colonial powers in Africa?
To exploit Africa's natural resources for their own economic benefit.
Who was Cecil Rhodes?
A British mining magnate and politician who played a major role in the Scramble for Africa.
How did Africans resist European colonization?
Through armed resistance, political movements, and cultural preservation.
What happened to Africa's borders as a result of colonialism?
European powers imposed artificial borders that did not align with Africa's ethnic and cultural divisions.
What were the long-term consequences of the Scramble for Africa?
Continued economic dependence, ethnic conflicts, and challenges in nation-building.
Which European power controlled the largest territory in Africa during the Scramble?
Great Britain.
What role did King Leopold II of Belgium play in Africa?
He claimed the Congo Free State as his personal possession and exploited its resources.
How did the Scramble for Africa contribute to the outbreak of World War I?
Rivalries among European powers over colonial territories heightened tensions and contributed to the war.
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Which European countries were involved in the Scramble for Africa?
China
France
Great Britain
Russia
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What was the main goal of European colonial powers in Africa?
Exploit Africa's natural resources
Promote democracy
Spread Christianity
Establish a communist system
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What happened to Africa's borders as a result of colonialism?
European powers imposed artificial borders
Borders remained unchanged
African tribes redrew the borders
Borders were abolished
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Who was Cecil Rhodes?
A British mining magnate and politician
An African tribal leader
A French philosopher
A German scientist
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When did the Scramble for Africa begin?
Late 19th century, around the 1880s
Early 17th century, around the 1600s
Mid 20th century, around the 1940s
Late 16th century, around the 1590s
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What was the Berlin Conference?
A meeting where European powers divided Africa among themselves
A meeting to discuss the future of world peace
A conference on climate change
A gathering of African leaders to discuss independence
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What was the Scramble for Africa?
The competition among European powers to colonize Africa
A cultural festival in Africa
An African independence movement
A religious pilgrimage
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Who controlled the largest territory in Africa during the Scramble?
Great Britain
France
Germany
Belgium
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What effects did colonialism have on Africa?
Increased independence
Loss of independence
Exploitation of resources
Cultural preservation
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How did Africans resist European colonization?
Through armed resistance, political movements, and cultural preservation
By surrendering peacefully
By collaborating with European powers
By petitioning for equal rights
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