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Which country was NOT a colonizer of African territory during the period of 1880-1914?
Which country was NOT a colonizer of African territory during the period of 1880-1914?
Which of the following African territories was under British rule in 1880-1914?
Which of the following African territories was under British rule in 1880-1914?
Which country had the largest colonial holdings in Africa during 1880-1914, in terms of land area?
Which country had the largest colonial holdings in Africa during 1880-1914, in terms of land area?
Which of the following colonies was NOT under direct rule by a European power, but rather under a protectorate or a form of indirect control?
Which of the following colonies was NOT under direct rule by a European power, but rather under a protectorate or a form of indirect control?
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Which of these European powers had a significant colonial presence in both North Africa and East Africa during 1880-1914?
Which of these European powers had a significant colonial presence in both North Africa and East Africa during 1880-1914?
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Imperialism in Africa
Imperialism in Africa
The process by which European powers established colonies and control over African territory in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Colony
Colony
A territory ruled by a foreign power; a country under the control of another country.
Belgian Congo
Belgian Congo
A large region in central Africa controlled by Belgium from 1908 to 1960, known for its exploitation of rubber and its brutal treatment of the local population.
Tunisia
Tunisia
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Union of South Africa
Union of South Africa
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Study Notes
Imperialism in Africa (1880-1914)
- Significant European colonization of Africa occurred between 1880 and 1914.
- Several African countries remained independent including Liberia, French Somaliland, and Ethiopia.
- Numerous territories were colonized by various European powers.
Colonial Powers and Territories
- Belgium: Controlled the Belgian Congo.
- Spain: Held Spanish Guinea, Spanish Morocco, IFNI, and Río de Oro.
- Italy: Colonized Libya, Italian Somaliland, and Eritrea.
- France: Controlled Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, French Equatorial Africa, French West Africa, and Madagascar.
- Great Britain: Dominated Egypt, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan, Sierra Leone, the Gold Coast, Nigeria, British Somaliland, Uganda, British East Africa, Northern Rhodesia, Southern Rhodesia, Bechuanaland, the Union of South Africa, Swaziland, Basutoland, and Nyasaland.
- Portugal: Ruled over Gambia, Angola, Mozambique, and Portuguese Guinea.
- Germany: Controlled the Cameroons, Togo, German South West Africa, and German East Africa.
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Explore the significant European colonization of Africa during the period from 1880 to 1914. This quiz covers the major colonial powers and the territories they controlled, highlighting the countries that managed to remain independent. Test your knowledge on the history and geography of this crucial time in African history.
