Berlin Conference Primary Source Analysis

Which of the following is an accurate observation of both maps?

• The Portuguese controlled parts of Northern Africa on both maps.

• The second map shows Europeans controlled the majority of Africa.

• The first map shows Europeans controlled the majority of Africa.

• Southern Africa was controlled by France on both maps.

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Imperialism

Africa

Colonization

Which of the following countries did NOT control parts of Africa?

• Belgium

• Spain

• France

• Russia

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Imperialism

Africa

Colonization

Which nation controlled most of northwest Africa?

• Spain

• Belgium

• France

• Germany

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Imperialism

Africa

Colonization

Map Skills

Which two European nations controlled the most land in Africa?

• Belgium and Portugal

• Germany and France

• Italy and France

• France and Great Britain

Tags

Imperialism

Africa

Colonization

Map Skills

Based on the article, who is most likely the man holding the knife in the image?

• Adolf Hitler

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Otto von Bismarck

• King Leopold II

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Imperialism

Africa

Colonization

Otto von Bismarck

What is the most likely reason the man with the knife has an angry look on his face?

• He is frustrated with all the fighting.

• He hates Africa.

• He wants all the land for himself.

• He is not happy with having to be in charge.

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Imperialism

Colonization

Political Cartoon

Otto von Bismarck

Who are likely the people sitting around the table?

• Fellow Germans

• African Leaders

• World Leaders

• Businessmen

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Imperialism

Africa

Colonization

Political Cartoon

What two nations fought for control of the bottom tip of Africa?

• Portugal and Italy

• France and Great Britain

• Belgium and Holland

• Holland and Great Britain

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Imperialism

Africa

Colonization

Political Cartoon

Which of the following does NOT accurately describe the leaders in the picture?

• Struggling

• Sweating

• Scrambling

• Relaxing

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Political Cartoon

Why do you the leaders are shown in this way?

• They were tired of fighting the Africans.

• Each of them wanted to get the most land for their nation.

• Each of them were under a lot of pressure.

• They were all working together.

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Political Cartoon