Flashcard on European Interest in Africa

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Why did Europeans first take an interest in the African continent?

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They were interested in the trade routes to avoid taxes and have pit stops.

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Why did the European countries eventually set up colonies in Africa?

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They needed the raw material found on the African continent.

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Which is a system of acquiring colonies to provide raw materials for a stronger country?

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Imperialism

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Which was a part of early European plans for Africa? Options: Setting up democracies. Bringing Islam to the African people. Acquiring animals for European zoos. Protecting trade and transportation routes.

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Protecting trade and transportation routes.

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Using African people to help European officials administer a colony was known as what form of government?

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Indirect Rule

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What is the definition of “assimilation”?

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Giving up one’s own customs and adopting those of another culture.

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When did many African groups begin to challenge European colonial rule?

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After World War II

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A strong belief in one’s country is

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Nationalism

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The appointment of local chiefs to enforcers, tax collectors and business is

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Indirect Rule

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Encouraging people to become citizens of the countries ruling their territories through imperialism, and take up their customs.

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Assimilation