Colonisation of Africa

The term "Scramble for Africa" refers to:

• The competition between African tribes

• The rush for African natural resources

• The colonisation of Africa by European powers

• The exploration of African wildlife

The Berlin Conference began in which year?

• 1884

• 1892

• 1901

• 1885

Causes of Colonisation include:

• Industrial Revolution

• Renaissance

• Scientific Revolution

• Enlightenment

Why European powers were able to colonise Africa so quickly?

• Diplomatic negotiations

• African unity

• Lack of interest in resources

• Advanced military technology

Belgian Congo occupation can be described as:

• A peaceful coexistence

• Humanitarian efforts

• A short-lived experiment

• Exploitative and brutal

Who was Leopold II?

• British monarch

• French statesman

• Belgian ruler

• German explorer

Which European power controlled the most significant portion of Africa during the Scramble for Africa?

• France

• Britain

• Germany

• Belgium

What was the primary purpose of the Berlin Conference?

• To promote African unity

• To discuss trade routes

• To avoid conflicts among European powers in Africa

• To plan for African independence

What resource played a significant role in the colonization of the Belgian Congo?

• Diamonds

• Rubber

• Gold

• Copper

What impact did the Berlin Conference have on Africa's borders?

• It reinforced existing tribal boundaries

• It created artificial borders without regard for ethnic or cultural divisions

• It had no impact on Africa's borders

• It led to the complete redrawal of Africa's map