Scramble for Africa Flashcards
(26 cards)
What was the primary motivation for European countries to scramble for Africa?
Economic exploitation and the desire for new markets and resources.
Which two countries were primarily involved in the partition of Africa in the late 19th century?
The United Kingdom and France.
True or False: The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 regulated European colonization in Africa.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _______ was a key event that formalized the scramble for Africa among European powers.
Berlin Conference.
Which country was known for its late entry into the scramble for Africa?
Italy.
What was the main colony acquired by Germany during the scramble for Africa?
German East Africa.
Which African territory was claimed by both the UK and France, leading to tensions?
Fashoda.
Multiple Choice: Which country did NOT have a significant colonial presence in Africa during the scramble? A) Belgium B) Spain C) Italy D) Russia
D) Russia.
What was one consequence of the scramble for Africa for the indigenous populations?
Displacement and disruption of traditional societies.
Short Answer: Name one resource that European powers sought in Africa.
Gold, ivory, rubber, or diamonds.
True or False: The French primarily colonized North Africa.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _______ was an agreement between the UK and France to resolve colonial disputes in Africa.
Entente Cordiale.
Which British colony was established as a safe haven for freed slaves?
Sierra Leone.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a major conflict resulting from the scramble for Africa? A) Boer War B) World War I C) Napoleonic Wars D) Spanish-American War
A) Boer War.
What ideology justified the European colonization of Africa, claiming it was a moral duty?
The White Man’s Burden.
Short Answer: What was the impact of European diseases on African populations during the scramble?
High mortality rates due to lack of immunity.
True or False: Italy successfully colonized Ethiopia during the scramble for Africa.
False.
Fill in the blank: The _______ was a rebellion against British rule in Sudan.
Mahdist Revolt.
Which country was known for its brutal regime in the Congo Free State?
Belgium.
Multiple Choice: What was the primary economic activity in many African colonies? A) Agriculture B) Mining C) Trade D) All of the above
D) All of the above.
Short Answer: Name one lasting impact of the scramble for Africa on the continent.
Political instability or economic dependency.
True or False: The scramble for Africa ended with World War II.
False.
What was the significance of the Anglo-Zulu War?
It highlighted the resistance of African nations to colonial rule.
Fill in the blank: The _______ was the first major European settlement in South Africa.
Cape Colony.
