Imperialism in Africa

What was the size of Africa compared to Europe during the period of imperialism?

• Twice the size of Europe

• Nearly three times the size of Europe

• About the size of Europe

• Half the size of Europe

Before the scramble for Africa, how did the people living on the continent primarily communicate?

• In one universal language

• Using hundreds of languages

• Mainly in French and English

• Through a single government language

Which region in Africa was still ruled by the weakening Ottoman empire in the early 1800s?

• West Africa

• Southern Africa

• East Africa

• North Africa

What was the Sokoto Caliphate known for in the mid-1800s?

• Being the smallest state in Africa

• Being a major European trading hub

• Being the largest empire in Africa

• Being a minor trading state

Which kingdom in West Africa was known to trade with both Europeans and Muslims?

• The Sokoto Kingdom

• The Ottoman Kingdom

• The Asante Kingdom

• The Zulu Kingdom

What significant event occurred in Southern Africa in the early 1800s?

• The establishment of the Asante Kingdom

• The arrival of the Portuguese

• The turmoil as a result of the Zulu wars

• The rise of the Sokoto Caliphate

Who was the leader of the Zulu people who made them a major force in southern Africa in the 1500s?

• Dingane

• Mpande

• Shaka

• Cetshwayo

What was the significant migration undertaken by the Boers to escape British rule called?

• The Great Journey

• The Great Trek

• The Great Escape

• The Great Move

Which European nation first outlawed the slave trade in the early 1800s?

• France

• Spain

• Netherlands

• Britain

What was the purpose of Sierra Leone as organized by the British in 1787?

• A trade hub

• A military base

• A colony for freed slaves

• A mining colony