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Question 1

What had British policy until 1880 in Africa been based upon?

Answer 1

Establishing bases for their strategic value or for trade

Question 2

Which European countries were threatening British interest in Africa?

Answer 2

France and Germany

Question 3

Which party won the 1895 election?

Answer 3

Conservatives

Question 4

Why did the Conservatives victory in 1895 changes British policy in Africa?

Answer 4

Conservatives were determined to uphold Britain’s position in every part of the world

Question 5

When was the Berlin Conference?

Answer 5

1884-5

Question 6

What did you have to show to gain territory?

Answer 6

Effective occupation

Question 7

How much African territory was in African hands at the time of the Berlin Conference?

Answer 7

80%

Question 8

How much was left in African hands by 1900?

Answer 8

10%

Question 9

When did Britain establish a protectorate in Sierra Leone?

Answer 9

1896

Question 10

When was the Transvaal incorporated into British Union of South Africa?

Answer 10

1902

Question 11

When was a protectorate established in Uganda?

Answer 11

1894

Question 12

Who was the King of the Ashanti’s?

Answer 12

Prempeh

Question 13

When was Ashantiland incorporated into the Gold Coast colony?

Answer 13

1902

Question 14

France’s claim to what territory was recognised by Britain in return for France recognising Britain’s claim to Nigeria?

Answer 14

Madagascar

Question 15

When was Nigeria unified?

Answer 15

1914

Question 16

How long did Britain’s war with Zanzibar last in 1896?

Answer 16

38 minutes

Question 17

Which European country had Britain reached an agreement to establish spheres of influence in East Africa?

Answer 17

Germany

Question 18

How many miles of track made up the Ugandan railway?

Answer 18

660

Question 19

How long did it take to build the Ugandan railway and how much did it cost?

Answer 19

5 years and £5m

Question 20

Why was the Ugandan railway built?

Answer 20

Enabled access to new markets, encouraged colonial settlement, facilitated export of tea and coffee

Question 21

What did the Ugandan line become known as?

Answer 21

The Lunatic Line

Question 22

Why was Kenya useful?

Answer 22

Offered a route from the coast to Uganda

Question 23

What did the 1890 treaty with Germany establish?

Answer 23

Germany=Tanganyika, Britain=Uganda and Kenya

Question 24

What excuse did Salisbury use to take Sudan?

Answer 24

Italy’s defeat at Adowa 1896, campaign to help Italy

Question 25

Who was the Commander-in-Chief of the Egyptian army?

Answer 25

Kitchener

Question 26

What battle was won in Sudan in 1898?

Answer 26

Battle of Obdurman

Question 27

Where did Britain meet the French army?

Answer 27

Fashoda

Question 28

Who threatened British interests in Somaliland?

Answer 28

France and Italy

Question 29

Why was Somaliland important to Britain?

Answer 29

Access to Indian Ocean

Question 30

When was Southern Rhodesia established?

Answer 30

1895

Question 31

When did Nyasaland become under the control of the British South African Company

Answer 31

1897

Question 32

When was the Jameson Raid?

Answer 32

1895

Question 33

What was the result of the Jameson Raid?

Answer 33

Failed, brought discredit to British government, stiffened Boers resistance to British

Question 34

What position did Chamberlain hold?

Answer 34

Colonial Secretary

Question 35

When was the second Boer War?

Answer 35

1899-1902

Question 36

How many British Imperial troops fought in the second Boer War?

Answer 36

400,000

Question 37

How much did the second Boer War cost?

Answer 37

£250m

Question 38

What was the peace treaty called after the second Boer War?

Answer 38

Peace of Vereeniging, signed May 1992

Question 39

When was the Union of South Africa formed?

Answer 39

1908

Question 40

Which states made up the Union of South Africa?

Answer 40

Cape Colony, Natal, Orange Free State and Transvaal