Code Questions: Imperial Control in Affrica

During the imperialism of Africa, which aspects of African life were influenced by Europeans?

• Economic, political, and social

• Only economic

• Only religious

• Only cultural

Which of the following techniques was NOT used by Europeans to establish control in Africa?

• Protectorate

• Sphere of influence

• Direct democracy

• Economic imperialism

What policy did Europeans develop when they thought Africans could not govern their own country?

• Paternalism

• Capitalism

• Federalism

• Socialism

What is the main difference between direct and indirect control during imperialism in Africa?

• Direct control involved the use of African leaders, while indirect control did not.

• Indirect control used existing African political leaders, while direct control was managed by Europeans.

• Both used only African leaders.

• Direct control granted rights to Africans, indirect control did not.

Why did Europeans want Africans to adopt European customs?

• To benefit European economies

• To improve African education

• To increase the European population

• To promote political equality

Analyze the policy of paternalism: What implications did it have for the rights of Africans under European control?

• Africans received their needs but not their rights

• Africans obtained full European citizenship

• Africans could choose their rulers

• Africans had equal rights with Europeans

If you were an African leader under indirect rule, what role would you play in colonial administration?

• Manage the colony on a daily basis under European supervision

• Be completely excluded from administration

• Govern without any European influence

• Make independent economic decisions

Which of the following countries is an example of direct control in Africa during imperialism?

• France

• Great Britain

• Egypt

• Ethiopia

Explain why Europeans compared their relationship with Africa to that of parents and children.

• Because they thought Africans needed to be guided and cared for, but could not do whatever they wanted to do

• Because Africans were considered equals

• Because Africans ruled over Europeans

• Because Africans had more rights than Europeans

Assimilation

• The African policy and idea that in time, the local population would adopt French culture and become like the French

• The British policy and idea that in time, the local population would adopt French culture and become like the French

• The French policy and idea that in time, the local population would adopt French culture and become like the French

• The Berlin policy and idea that in time, the local population would adopt Berlin culture and become like the French