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Which factor most significantly enabled large-scale European expeditions into the interior of Africa during the 1800s?
Which factor most significantly enabled large-scale European expeditions into the interior of Africa during the 1800s?
- Improved disease resistance among Europeans due to advancements in medicine.
- Agreements with African leaders granting Europeans safe passage through the continent.
- Diminished resistance from African armies due to internal conflicts.
- Introduction of steam-powered riverboats, facilitating navigation on African rivers. (correct)
What was the primary stated objective of King Leopold II in establishing a colony in the Congo?
What was the primary stated objective of King Leopold II in establishing a colony in the Congo?
- To exploit the Congo's natural resources for Belgium's industrial growth.
- To abolish the slave trade and promote Christianity among the Congolese people. (correct)
- To create a new market for European industrial goods and manufactured products.
- To establish a strategic military base to exert control over trade routes.
What was the main purpose of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?
What was the main purpose of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?
- To formally recognize the independence and sovereignty of various African kingdoms and states.
- To promote economic cooperation and free trade between European countries and African nations.
- To divide Africa among European powers and establish rules for claiming African territories. (correct)
- To establish a joint military alliance between European powers to suppress African resistance.
Why did European countries initially believe that Africans would buy European goods in large quantities?
Why did European countries initially believe that Africans would buy European goods in large quantities?
How did the discovery of diamonds and gold in South Africa affect European interest in the region?
How did the discovery of diamonds and gold in South Africa affect European interest in the region?
What military advantage did the Zulu initially have against the British during their conflict?
What military advantage did the Zulu initially have against the British during their conflict?
What was the Great Trek, and what motivated it?
What was the Great Trek, and what motivated it?
How did the British respond to Boer guerrilla tactics during the Boer War?
How did the British respond to Boer guerrilla tactics during the Boer War?
What long-term effect did the discovery of differences between the Ethiopian and Italian versions of a treaty have on Ethiopia?
What long-term effect did the discovery of differences between the Ethiopian and Italian versions of a treaty have on Ethiopia?
Which of the following best characterizes the legacy of colonial rule in Africa?
Which of the following best characterizes the legacy of colonial rule in Africa?
What was the primary goal of European powers in implementing a policy of assimilation in their colonies?
What was the primary goal of European powers in implementing a policy of assimilation in their colonies?
How did the management method used by colonial rulers influence the type of government chosen in newly independent nations?
How did the management method used by colonial rulers influence the type of government chosen in newly independent nations?
What factor significantly contributed to African resistance movements being generally unsuccessful against European powers?
What factor significantly contributed to African resistance movements being generally unsuccessful against European powers?
Why did indirect rule in Nigeria function effectively with the Hausa-Fulani people but not as well with the Igbo and Yoruba?
Why did indirect rule in Nigeria function effectively with the Hausa-Fulani people but not as well with the Igbo and Yoruba?
What was the most significant result of the Maji Maji Rebellion in German East Africa?
What was the most significant result of the Maji Maji Rebellion in German East Africa?
What motivated European nations to engage in imperialism in Africa during the 19th and early 20th centuries?
What motivated European nations to engage in imperialism in Africa during the 19th and early 20th centuries?
What was Social Darwinism, and how was it used to justify European imperialism?
What was Social Darwinism, and how was it used to justify European imperialism?
What factors contributed to the Europeans' conquest of Africa?
What factors contributed to the Europeans' conquest of Africa?
What was paternalism, and how did European powers implement this policy in their colonies?
What was paternalism, and how did European powers implement this policy in their colonies?
What was the impact of replacing subsistence agriculture with cash crops in European colonies?
What was the impact of replacing subsistence agriculture with cash crops in European colonies?
What was the primary purpose of the Maxim gun, and what effect did it effectively have on the conflicts between the Europeans and the Africans?
What was the primary purpose of the Maxim gun, and what effect did it effectively have on the conflicts between the Europeans and the Africans?
Which of the following best describes the four forms of colonial control that emerged?
Which of the following best describes the four forms of colonial control that emerged?
During the new period of imperialism described in the text, what did Europeans determine to shape?
During the new period of imperialism described in the text, what did Europeans determine to shape?
What was the role of missionaries during the imperialism period?
What was the role of missionaries during the imperialism period?
How did the Europeans use the divisions in Africa to establish colonies?
How did the Europeans use the divisions in Africa to establish colonies?
Flashcards
What is Imperialism?
What is Imperialism?
Seizure of a country or territory by a stronger country.
What is Racism?
What is Racism?
The belief that one race is superior than others.
What is Social Darwinism?
What is Social Darwinism?
Social theory applying Darwin's ideas to human society; 'fittest' survive with 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 the Great Trek?
What was the Great Trek?
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Study Notes
- Ignoring African claims, Europeans established colonies.
- African nations continue to feel the effects of colonialism today.
- Key terms include imperialism, racism, Social Darwinism, and the Berlin Conference.
- Key people and groups include Shaka, the Boer people,
- Industrialization stirred ambitions in many European nations.
- They wanted more resources to fuel their industrial production, also needed new markets for their goods.
- Colonial powers seized vast areas of Africa during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Imperialism is the seizure of a country or territory by a stronger country.
- Stronger countries dominated the weaker countries.
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