Ch 27.1 Review

What does the word Boer mean?

• Hunters

• Gathers

• Farmers

• Explorers

A stronger nation taking over a weaker nation is known as?

• Capitalism
• Socialism
• Imperialism
• Feudalism

Whose interest was "sparked" by the exploration of the Congo?

• Louis XVII

• King Leopold II

• Maximilian Robespierre

• Gandhi

What natural resources were found in South Africa?

• Diamonds

• Gold

• Rubber

• Tin

Who met and the Berlin Conference of 1884?

• European countries

• European and African countries

• African and Asian countries

• European countries, Asian countries and African countries

What was the primary objective of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?

• To establish trade routes between Europe and Asia

• To divide Africa among European powers

• To promote peace in Europe

• To end slavery worldwide

Which European country controlled the Congo Free State after the Berlin Conference?

• France

• Germany

• Portugal

• Belgium

What term describes the policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means?

• Nationalism

• Pacifism

• Imperialism

• Isolationism

What did South Africa have that lead to the Boer Wars?

• Gold and Diamond

• Tin and Cooper

• Cotton and TImber

• Gold and Silver

Which European nation took control of the Congo?

• Britain
• Belgium
• Portugal
• France