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Which of the following factors most significantly allowed Europeans to conduct major expeditions into the interior of Africa in the 1800s?
Which of the following factors most significantly allowed Europeans to conduct major expeditions into the interior of Africa in the 1800s?
- The decline in power of African armies.
- The introduction of steam-powered riverboats. (correct)
- Advances in medicine providing immunity to African diseases.
- Improved diplomatic relations between Europeans and African leaders.
Which of the following best describes the primary economic interest of European nations in colonizing Africa?
Which of the following best describes the primary economic interest of European nations in colonizing Africa?
- Seeking new territories for European populations to migrate.
- Acquiring raw materials and creating markets for industrial products. (correct)
- Developing advanced agricultural techniques to improve food production.
- Establishing religious centers to facilitate the spread of Christianity.
How did the Berlin Conference of 1884-85 influence the scramble for Africa?
How did the Berlin Conference of 1884-85 influence the scramble for Africa?
- It established a framework for European powers to peacefully divide Africa, disregarding existing ethnic and linguistic boundaries. (correct)
- It encouraged African leaders to form alliances against European colonizers.
- It promoted fair trade agreements between European nations and African states.
- It aimed to protect African cultures and traditions from European influence.
Which of the following factors significantly contributed to the Europeans' ability to conquer Africa?
Which of the following factors significantly contributed to the Europeans' ability to conquer Africa?
How did the discovery of diamonds and gold in South Africa impact European colonization?
How did the discovery of diamonds and gold in South Africa impact European colonization?
In what way did the Industrial Revolution contribute to European imperialism in Africa?
In what way did the Industrial Revolution contribute to European imperialism in Africa?
How did Social Darwinism influence European attitudes toward Africans during the age of imperialism?
How did Social Darwinism influence European attitudes toward Africans during the age of imperialism?
Why was Ethiopia able to resist European colonization during the late 19th century?
Why was Ethiopia able to resist European colonization during the late 19th century?
How did Europeans use the policy of paternalism to govern colonies?
How did Europeans use the policy of paternalism to govern colonies?
What was the main goal of missionaries in their efforts to colonize people of Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands?
What was the main goal of missionaries in their efforts to colonize people of Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands?
How did the use of indirect control by the British differ from the direct control methods employed by the French?
How did the use of indirect control by the British differ from the direct control methods employed by the French?
What distinguished the Maji Maji Rebellion in German East Africa from other resistance movements?
What distinguished the Maji Maji Rebellion in German East Africa from other resistance movements?
Which of the following describes a significant consequence of European colonial rule in Africa?
Which of the following describes a significant consequence of European colonial rule in Africa?
Why did the Boer War occur?
Why did the Boer War occur?
Despite the negative impacts, what was a positive effect of European colonialism documented in this text?
Despite the negative impacts, what was a positive effect of European colonialism documented in this text?
Flashcards
What is Imperialism?
What is Imperialism?
The seizure of a country or territory by a stronger country.
What is Racism?
What is Racism?
The belief that one race is superior to others.
What is Social Darwinism?
What is Social Darwinism?
Applied Darwin's ideas to human society; the fittest enjoy wealth/success.
What was the Berlin Conference?
What was the Berlin Conference?
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Who was Shaka?
Who was Shaka?
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Who were the Boers?
Who were the Boers?
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What was the Boer War?
What was the Boer War?
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What is Paternalism?
What is Paternalism?
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What is Assimilation?
What is Assimilation?
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Who was Menelik II?
Who was Menelik II?
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What was Negative Impact of Colonial Rule?
What was Negative Impact of Colonial Rule?
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What was the Positive Impact of Colonial Rule?
What was the Positive Impact of Colonial Rule?
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Study Notes
- European nations built colonies while ignoring African ethnic, kingdom, and city-state claims.
- The colonial presence is still felt by African nations today.
- Industrialization stimulated ambition in many European nations.
- These European nations wanted resources to power their industrial production.
- They competed for new markets for their goods.
- Many nations viewed Africa as a source of raw materials and a market for industrial products.
- As a result, colonial powers seized vast areas of Africa during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
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