What event in 1885 significantly impacted the division of Africa?
Exploring the Impact of Colonialism on Africa's Borders

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The establishment of the United Nations
The end of World War I
The Berlin Conference
The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a direct result of the Berlin Conference regarding Africa?
The division of Africa into about 40 new countries
The resolution of all ethnic conflicts
The establishment of democracy in Africa
The unification of African countries
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are some African borders considered artificial?
They follow natural geographical features
They were drawn by African leaders
They were unanimously agreed upon by all African nations
They were created without considering ethnic and cultural divisions
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a potential benefit of redrawing African borders based on ethnic lines?
Enhancement of national unity and identity
Strengthening of colonial languages
Increase in the number of conflicts
Reduction in the size of countries
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do current African borders primarily differ from potential ethnic-based borders?
They are more geographically accurate
They reflect the continent's diverse ethnic, religious, and linguistic lines
They are smaller and more manageable
They are based on colonial decisions without regard to ethnic groups
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What could be a potential outcome of redrawing borders based on ethnic groups?
All ethnic groups would be satisfied with the new borders
Possible reduction in conflict and enhanced democracy
Decrease in the importance of local languages
Immediate economic growth
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What makes redrawing borders in Africa a complex task?
The agreement of all African nations on new borders
The small number of ethnic groups
The vast number of languages and ethnic groups
The uniform distribution of languages
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