Pre-WWI Imperialism

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At what conference was Africa divided between European nations?

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Berlin Conference

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Which country, led by Menelik II, was able to preserve its independence by defeating Italian invaders in 1896?

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Ethiopia

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Which country did the Boers, Brits, and Zulus fight for control of during the Age of Imperialism?

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South Africa

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No African countries were able to avoid being colonized by the Europeans.

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False

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The invasion, occupation, colonization, and annexation of Africa territory by European powers during the New Imperialism period between 1881 & 1914

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Scramble for Africa

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Which African country was never colonized by a European power?

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Liberia

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What was the primary motivation for European powers during the Scramble for Africa?

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Economic exploitation

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Which European country controlled the Congo Free State during the Age of Imperialism?

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Belgium

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Under the influence of the Sat-Cho Alliance, during the reign of the Meiji Emperor (Mutsuhito), Japan

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underwent a political, social, economic & military transformation and westernized itself.

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During which war was Japan the first Asian power to defeat a Western European Power in war? This mimicked the Italian loss in Africa and caused embarrassment for the European loser.

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The Russo-Japanese War