Africa Imperialism

By 1914, Europeans controlled 90% of Africa

France took most

of west Africa

Belgium claimed

the Congo in
central Africa
Germany had
many colonies

throughout Africa
These nations used

African colonies
to gain diamonds,
tin, gold, rubber
& built cash-crop

plantations

Multiple Choice

Which Country Took Most of West Africa?

• France

• Germany

• England

• Belgium

Multiple Choice

European Countries used Africa for what mostly?

• Land

• Diamonds

• Water Ways

• Not sure

Multiple Choice

What Event led to Imperialism in Africa?

• French Revolution

• Civil War

• Industrial Revolution

• American Revolution

Multiple Choice

What was the main reason for Europeans to explore and colonize Africa?

• Lots of lakes.

• Reports of Large natural resources.

• The Nile River.

• Land.

Multiple Choice

The Race for African Colonies was so Fierce Europeans were afraid wars would break out. What happened because of this fear?

• 14 Nations met at the Congress of Berlin to "set the rules" for colonizing Africa

• 14 Nations met at the Congress of Berlin to "set the rules" for who got what resources

• 14 Nations met at the Congress of Berlin to "set the rules" for the lack of water

• 14 Nations met at the Congress of Berlin to "set the rules" for who was in charge

Multiple Choice

By 1914 how much of Africa was controlled by Europe?

• 95%

• 85%

• 80%

• 90%

Multiple Choice

Who was the most dominant imperial power?

• Spain

• Great Britain

• Belgium

• France

Multiple Choice

Who was the most Important empire-builder in Africa?

• Cecil Rhodes

• Christopher Columbus

• Nelson Mandela

Multiple Select

Which of the Following did Rhodes do in Africa? Select Multiple answers.

• Created diamond Mines

• gained more colonies for Great Britain

• Wiped out entire nations in Africa

• Built railroads and telegraph line

Open Ended

What were positive impacts of European imperialism? Write down both.

Multiple Choice

Why were the African rebellions not successful vs Europe?

• Africans had more resources.

• Europeans had less resources.

• Europeans had advanced weaponry.

• Europeans had more soldiers

Multiple Choice

What Year did Africa finally gain back Control from Europe?

• 1930

• 1940

• 1970

• 1960