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How did the monsoon winds primarily aid interactions between Tanzania and Asia?

  • By guiding boats with consistent directional winds across the Indian Ocean. (correct)
  • By creating অনুকূল weather patterns that allowed for faster communication via signal fires.
  • By regulating sea temperatures to prevent storms, ensuring traders' safety.
  • By influencing the growth of specific trade goods desired by both regions.

Which of the following best characterizes the Asian countries that primarily engaged in trade interactions with Tanzania before colonialism?

  • Exclusively landlocked countries seeking coastal trade routes.
  • Predominantly countries along the Indian Ocean rim with established maritime capabilities. (correct)
  • Primarily countries from North Asia looking to expand agricultural exports.
  • Mainly island nations interested in securing mainland territories.

What role did dhows play in the interactions between Tanzania and Asia?

  • Dhows acted as floating markets where goods were bartered.
  • Dhows were the main form of housing for Asian traders in Tanzania.
  • Dhows provided a means of transportation across the Indian Ocean. (correct)
  • Dhows served as the primary currency of exchange between traders.

How did the Northeast Monsoon winds (NEMW) and Southeast Monsoon winds (SEMW) influence trade routes?

<p>The NEMW facilitated travel from Asia to East Africa, while the SEMW facilitated travel in the opposite direction. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a trader wanted to sail from Tanzania to Yemen, which monsoon winds would be most beneficial, and during what months?

<p>Southeast Monsoon winds (SEMW) from May to October. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering the geographical origins of traders from Asia, what was the most likely first port of call in Tanzania for a merchant arriving from Indonesia?

<p>A port along the central coast of Tanzania, such as Zanzibar or Bagamoyo. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Imagine a scenario where a sudden shift in global wind patterns disrupted the usual monsoon cycles. How might this have affected the pre-colonial interactions between Tanzania and Asia?

<p>It would have probably led to a decrease in trade interactions due to unreliable sailing conditions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the primary economic motivation behind European colonialism in Tanzania and Africa during the second half of the 19th century?

<p>To secure raw materials, cheap labor, markets, and investment opportunities to support the Industrial Revolution in Europe. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Industrial Revolution in Europe directly contribute to the colonization of East Africa?

<p>It created a surplus of manufactured goods that European nations needed to sell in new markets. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group preceded the European powers in establishing a significant presence and influence along the East African coast?

<p>The Oman Arabs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what century did the Oman Arabs overthrow Portuguese influence on the East African coast?

<p>17th century (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors was NOT a primary consideration for European nations when establishing colonies in Africa?

<p>The desire to promote political stability and self-governance in Africa. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which geographical feature significantly contributed to the accessibility of the East African coast for trade?

<p>Numerous natural harbors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did the Indian Ocean play in the interactions between Tanzanian and Asian societies?

<p>It provided a route that connected Tanzania and Asia, enabling interaction and relationship building. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What best describes the economic relationship between Tanzanian and Asian societies before colonialism?

<p>Unequal and exploitative, with Tanzania exporting more valuable goods than it imported. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary economic motive for Asian traders coming to Tanzania before colonialism?

<p>To acquire commodities such as slaves and ivory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following goods were commonly brought TO Tanzania by Asian traders?

<p>Porcelains and iron tools (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did knowledge of wind patterns in the Indian Ocean facilitate trade?

<p>It enabled traders to navigate using dhows, optimizing travel routes and timing. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT listed as a trading commodity obtained from Tanzania by Asian traders?

<p>Silk (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a trader exchanged textiles and iron tools (spears and knives) for ivory and gold. What would this situation exemplify as described in the content?

<p>An unequal and exploitative trade (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Before colonialism, what were the two primary motives driving interactions between Tanzanian and Asian societies?

<p>Economic and social (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the primary economic interest of the Portuguese on the East African coast?

<p>Controlling the trade of slaves, ivory, and gold. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of Portuguese control over the Indian Ocean trade routes?

<p>Disruption of established trading relationships between East Africa and Asia. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Oman Arabs and coastal Swahili people overthrow the Portuguese in East Africa?

<p>To gain control over trade and governance in the region. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What motivated European groups, such as the British, French, and Germans, to establish contacts with East African societies after the decline of Portuguese rule?

<p>To engage in trade and acquire commodities like ivory and cloves. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Sultan Seyyid Said of Oman facilitate increased commercial interactions between Europeans and Tanzanians in the 19th century?

<p>By relocating his capital to Zanzibar and controlling the region. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which fort became the largest and most significant symbol of Portuguese military presence in East Africa?

<p>Fort Jesus in Mombasa. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the shift of the Omani capital from Muscat to Zanzibar by Sultan Seyyid Said in 1840?

<p>To leverage Zanzibar's strategic location for enhanced control over East African trade. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the overthrow of Portuguese rule by the Oman Arabs and coastal Swahili people impact European engagement in East Africa?

<p>It created opportunities for other European groups to establish commercial ties. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering the interactions following the Portuguese ouster, which commodity was most associated with trade via the Sultanate of Zanzibar?

<p>Cloves (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What best describes the relationship between the Oman rulers and European powers after their establishment in Zanzibar?

<p>A collaborative relationship centered on facilitating trade and commerce. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The term 'chotara,' used to describe the children of Arab traders and Tanzanian locals, originated from which language?

<p>Hindi (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary factor that facilitated the initial spread of Islam in Tanzania during the 9th and 10th centuries?

<p>Commercial interactions with Arab traders (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following locations in Tanzania was NOT specifically mentioned as experiencing the early spread of Islam?

<p>Dodoma (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides religion, what other cultural aspects did Arab traders introduce to Tanzania?

<p>Dressing styles, architectural designs, money, and languages (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most accurate description of the emergence of Swahili civilization?

<p>The integration of Asian and Tanzanian cultures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors was most influential in the rise of towns and urban cultures along the Tanzanian coast?

<p>Growing commercial and social interactions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did towns like Unguja, Pemba, Kilwa, Bagamoyo, and Tanga play in Tanzania's historical development?

<p>They became important trading and cultural centers. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the expansion of trade between the coast and the interior of Tanzania affect the spread of Islam?

<p>It facilitated the spread of Islam further into the interior, such as Ujiji in Kigoma. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the relationship between Asian culture and Tanzanian culture in the context of Swahili civilization?

<p>The two cultures coexisted and integrated, contributing to the development of Swahili civilization. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What social class primarily inhabited the towns that developed along the Tanzanian coast as a result of increased trade and social interactions?

<p>Rich merchants (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides winds and the Indian Ocean, which of the following significantly facilitated pre-colonial trade between Tanzania and Asia?

<p>Availability of commodities such as slaves and ivory in Tanzania. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the geographical characteristics of the Tanzanian coast specifically support maritime trade before the colonial era?

<p>The presence of numerous natural harbors that accommodated dhows. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Assuming a Tanzanian trader sought to maximize profit through trade with Asia, which strategy would align with the dynamics described?

<p>Increasing the volume of higher value goods exported from Tanzania (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What element, if removed, would most significantly hinder pre-colonial trade between Tanzania and Asia, based on the information provided?

<p>Knowledge of how to navigate using monsoon wind patterns. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best reflects the economic impact of pre-colonial trade between Tanzania and Asia on Tanzanian societies?

<p>It led to economic exploitation because Asian goods were less valuable than Tanzanian goods. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Imagine a scenario where demand for a specific Tanzanian export good, such as ivory, drastically increased in Asian markets. What would be the most likely immediate consequence within Tanzania?

<p>An increase in inter-community conflicts as groups competed to control the ivory trade. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a modern-day historian aims to comprehensively understand pre-colonial Tanzanian-Asian interactions, which approach would provide the most holistic view?

<p>Analyzing archaeological evidence alongside written historical records. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key difference in the sponsorship of explorers in East Africa before and after the mid-19th century?

<p>Before the mid-19th century, explorers were mainly sent by associations and commercial companies, whereas later nation-states directly sponsored them. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were areas with large populations of interest to European explorers?

<p>Large populations could serve as markets for European goods and provide a labor force during colonialism. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did explorers facilitate later colonial activities beyond merely gathering information?

<p>By identifying resources, mapping terrain, and assessing the viability of land for European economic activities. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the role of the Sultan of Zanzibar in early European exploration?

<p>The Sultan provided necessary permissions and guides to European explorers, facilitating their access to the interior. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consideration for European explorers when evaluating areas for potential European settlement?

<p>The suitability of the climate for European inhabitants. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering the social motives behind early interactions, which action would best exemplify the spread of Islamic culture in Tanzania?

<p>Building mosques and integrating Islamic traditions into local customs. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a Tanzanian coastal community adopted the architectural styles and social customs prevalent in Oman during the period of trade, what would this signify?

<p>The influence of cultural exchange driven by trade interactions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following scenarios would best illustrate the economic relationships that developed between Asian traders and Tanzanian locals?

<p>Asian traders exchanging textiles and iron tools for ivory and gold with Tanzanian locals. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the pre-colonial era, how did the establishment of trade influence social status within coastal Tanzanian communities?

<p>It enabled the emergence of a merchant class, enhancing social mobility. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the spread of Islam affect the legal and ethical frameworks in Tanzanian coastal towns?

<p>Islamic principles were integrated, influencing governance and social norms. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If mosques began appearing in coastal areas alongside traditional religious sites, what would this development primarily indicate about cultural interactions?

<p>The peaceful coexistence and fusion of Islamic and local religious practices. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Imagine a coastal Tanzanian town where Swahili is the primary language, but many loanwords from Arabic and other Asian languages are used. What would this linguistic blend best reflect?

<p>The natural evolution of language through cultural and trade interactions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering the commodities traded between Asia and Tanzania, what conclusion can be drawn about the economic focus of these interactions?

<p>Tanzania primarily exported raw materials, like ivory and gold, and imported manufactured goods, like textiles. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How might the establishment of trade routes and interactions between Tanzania and Asia have influenced artistic expression in coastal communities?

<p>By inspiring new forms of art incorporating diverse cultural motifs and techniques. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The term 'chotara', referring to children of Arab traders and Tanzanian locals, illustrates what broader historical trend?

<p>The cultural blending and social interactions resulting from trade and migration. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering the timeline provided, why were the 9th and 10th centuries significant for the spread of Islam in Tanzania?

<p>They mark the start of substantial Arab commercial interactions leading to initial conversions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the expansion of trade between coastal and interior regions of Tanzania influence cultural and religious shifts?

<p>It facilitated the spread of Islam and Arabic culture to areas like Ujiji in Kigoma. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The introduction of Arabic dressing styles and architectural designs in Tanzania reflects which type of cultural exchange?

<p>The integration of new cultural aspects alongside existing Tanzanian traditions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the relationship between Asian and Tanzanian cultures in the development of Swahili civilization?

<p>Both cultures co-existed and integrated, leading to the emergence of a unique Swahili identity. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the growth of towns like Unguja, Pemba, and Kilwa transform economic and social structures along the Tanzanian coast?

<p>They evolved into major trading and cultural hubs inhabited by rich merchants. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary demographic that comprised the inhabitants of the growing urban centers along the Tanzanian coast?

<p>Rich merchants engaged in extensive trade networks. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following cultural aspects was NOT directly introduced by Arab traders, according to the content?

<p>Agricultural Techniques (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given the interactions between Arab traders and Tanzanian communities, which long-term effect primarily shaped the social fabric of coastal regions?

<p>Emergence of a shared Swahili identity blending Asian and Tanzanian customs. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the relationship between coastal towns and the Tanzanian interior evolve due to increased trade?

<p>Exchange of goods and ideas fostered Islamic spread inland. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary objective of the Portuguese when they arrived on the Tanzanian coast in the late 15th century?

<p>To control existing trade relations between Tanzania and Asia. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which European powers were the first to engage in commercial interactions with the coastal communities of East Africa?

<p>The Greeks and Romans. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the state of trade relations in Tanzania when the Portuguese arrived?

<p>Thriving, with well-established connections to Asian traders. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Portuguese attempt to exert their influence over the existing trade networks in East Africa?

<p>By conquering coastal city-states and displacing Arab traders. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a direct consequence of Portuguese conquest of city states such as Tanga, Kilwa and Mombasa?

<p>Disruption of established trade routes and power dynamics. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the arrival of Europeans, specifically the Greeks and Romans, impact the Tanzanian coast in the first century AD?

<p>It fostered commercial relationships between East Africa and Southern Europe/Northern Africa. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following cities was NOT conquered by the Portuguese in their effort to dominate East African trade?

<p>Zanzibar (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Portuguese actions towards Arab traders affect the pre-existing trade dynamics in the region?

<p>It diminished Arab influence and disrupted established trading networks. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering the interactions between Tanzanian coastal communities and European powers, what characterized the relationship with the Greco-Roman entities?

<p>Primarily commercial relations with trade and exchange of goods. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the economic systems of Tanzanian coastal communities prior to European influence based on the interactions described?

<p>They were actively involved in extensive trade networks with other regions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes how Carl Peters exploited local chiefs like Mangungo to further German colonial ambitions?

<p>He presented treaties written in German, taking advantage of their inability to understand the contents, to claim they agreed to German colonization. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the activities of missionaries, explorers, and traders inadvertently contribute to the colonization of Tanzania and Africa?

<p>They inadvertently facilitated colonization by paving the way through exploration, creating economic interests, and establishing a European presence. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary underlying motive behind the abolition of the slave trade by Europeans in Tanzania during the 19th century?

<p>To replace the slave trade with a trade in agricultural and mineral products that would benefit European economies. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the introduction of new commercial crops, such as tea, coffee, and cotton, by missionaries directly serve European economic interests?

<p>The crops were exported to Europe as raw materials to fuel industrial production. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering Carl Peters' actions and the treaties he forged, what critical element of exploitation is most exemplified?

<p>Manipulation of legal instruments due to language barriers and unequal power dynamics. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these factors, if significantly diminished, would most likely have reduced the frequency of pre-colonial travel between Tanzania and Asia?

<p>The consistent patterns of monsoon winds in the Indian Ocean. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates the exploitative nature of pre-colonial trade between Tanzania and Asia?

<p>Asian traders exchanging low-value goods for high-value resources from Tanzania. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A hypothetical disruption of the monsoon wind patterns would mostly affect which aspect of the historical interactions between Tanzania and Asia?

<p>The volume and predictability of maritime trade routes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering the reliance on maritime trade, what geographical advantage did locations like Pemba, Unguja, and Kilwa offer to pre-colonial traders?

<p>Accessibility due to well-protected natural harbors suitable for docking dhows. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the availability of commodities such as slaves, ivory, and gold in Tanzania primarily shape its interactions with Asian societies?

<p>It created a demand that drove the establishment of commercial relationships. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario illustrates the combination of both economic and social motives in pre-colonial interactions between Tanzanian and Asian societies?

<p>Asian traders marrying into Tanzanian families to establish long-term trade relationships. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the unequal trade dynamic between Tanzania and Asia potentially affect the long-term economic development of Tanzanian societies?

<p>It could have hindered the accumulation of wealth and sustainable development. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Portuguese aim to alter existing trade dynamics upon arriving in Tanzania during the late 15th century?

<p>By seizing control of key coastal city-states and displacing Arab traders to monopolize trade. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the primary method used by the Portuguese to assert dominance over trade in East Africa during the 15th and 16th centuries?

<p>Using military force to conquer key trading cities and expel rival traders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering the pre-existing trade relations in Tanzania before the arrival of the Portuguese, which traders were most affected by Portuguese actions?

<p>Asian traders, particularly Arab merchants. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor most enabled the Portuguese to initially conquer coastal city-states such as Kilwa and Mombasa?

<p>Superior naval technology and military force. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a notable difference between Greco-Roman interactions and Portuguese interactions with Tanzanian coastal communities?

<p>Greco-Roman interactions occurred much earlier and were mainly commercial, whereas Portuguese interactions involved conquest and control. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies the role of standing armies in Tanzanian city-states?

<p>A city-state's army patrols trade routes, ensuring the safe passage of merchants and collecting tariffs. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following scenarios would best demonstrate the long-term impact of Portuguese conquest on Tanzanian trade?

<p>A shift in the control of trade from Arab merchants to Portuguese administrators. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering the geographical context, why were coastal city-states like Tanga, Kilwa, and Mombasa strategically important to the Portuguese?

<p>These cities served as gateways for controlling maritime trade routes in the Indian Ocean. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the use of its own currency likely benefit Kilwa as a city-state in the 14th century?

<p>It promoted economic independence and facilitated trade, attracting merchants and consolidating wealth. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the arrival of Vasco da Gama influence Portuguese interactions with East Africa?

<p>Da Gama's voyage marked the beginning of Portuguese exploration and eventual forceful intervention in East African trade. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Imagine two coastal towns in Tanzania during the era of city-state development. One town is known for its strong military but limited trade, while the other is a major trade hub with a smaller army. Based on the information, how might these towns interact?

<p>The town with a strong military offers protection to the trade hub in exchange for resources or taxes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which motivation primarily drove early European interactions with East Africa, particularly Tanzania?

<p>Seeking precious metals like gold and silver to enrich European economies. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which action exemplifies the shift in power dynamics initiated by the Portuguese in East Africa during the 16th century?

<p>The forceful removal of existing trade networks controlled by Arab merchants. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the European demand for 'bullion' impact Tanzanian societies?

<p>It spurred the development of local mining industries and trade networks to acquire gold and silver. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the most significant result of the Portuguese conquering coastal city states in Tanzania?

<p>A significant decline in Asian trade networks, replaced by Portuguese-dominated routes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a European power established a trading post in Tanzania primarily focused on acquiring gold, how might this affect the local social structure?

<p>A decline in the power of coastal merchants due to the shift in trade towards inland resources. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering the political structures of coastal Tanzanian city-states like Kilwa, Zanzibar, and Tanga, how might their centralized nature affect interactions with inland communities?

<p>They enabled efficient resource extraction and systematic trade regulations, leading to economic interdependence and occasional conflicts. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a Tanzanian city-state chose not to maintain a standing army, what might be a likely consequence based on the information?

<p>Increased vulnerability to external threats and internal instability, potentially impacting trade and security. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the pursuit of precious metals by early Europeans directly impact the existing power dynamics within Tanzanian coastal towns?

<p>It diminished the role of merchant classes, as Europeans bypassed local traders to obtain resources directly from inland sources. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents a primary objective of missionaries in Tanzania, reflecting their broader goals?

<p>Converting Africans to Christianity and spreading European culture to reshape local societies. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the introduction of Western education by missionaries in Tanzania intend to reshape the African understanding and approach to labor and economy?

<p>By emphasizing reading, writing, and arithmetic to prepare Africans for participation in a colonial economy. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the strategic alignment of the missionaries' activities with the broader objectives of colonialism in Tanzania?

<p>Missionaries prepared Africans to accept colonial culture, economy, and politics, thus facilitating colonial rule. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way did European traders and missionaries, despite their differing primary objectives, contribute similarly to the establishment of colonialism in Africa?

<p>Both groups inadvertently paved the way for colonialism by creating conditions favorable to European influence and control. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the commercial treaties signed by European trading companies with the Sultan of Zanzibar serve as a mechanism for colonial expansion into East Africa?

<p>The treaties granted European companies access to the interior of East Africa under the guise of commerce, facilitating later political control. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What strategic advantage did the shift from slave trade to agricultural and mineral trade provide to European colonial powers in Africa?

<p>It ensured a more sustainable supply of resources for European industries and expanded economic control over African territories. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did figures like William Mackinnon, despite their ambition, face challenges in establishing successful trade operations in Tanzania?

<p>Mackinnon lacked sufficient government backing, hindering his ability to compete with other European powers. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the activities of traders like Charles Stokes in regions such as Unyanyembe contribute to the evolving colonial landscape of Central Tanzania?

<p>Stokes provided economic and logistical knowledge of the interior, indirectly facilitating future colonial penetration. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering the multiple objectives of missionaries, what was the most significant long-term impact of their endeavors on African societies?

<p>A complex transformation of African social, cultural, and economic structures, often facilitating colonial rule. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did European colonial powers justify the transition from slave trade to trade in agricultural and mineral products in the 19th century?

<p>By arguing it would create a more sustainable and mutually beneficial economic relationship, while primarily serving European industrial needs. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Missionaries aimed to hinder the cultivation of cash crops in Africa.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Missionaries wanted to convert Africans to Buddhism.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

European nations sought to replace the slave trade with trade in agricultural and mineral products.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

William Mackinnon's trading company was called the French East Africa Company.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Charles Stokes primarily conducted his commercial dealings in Northern Tanzania.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Missionaries arrived in Tanzania starting in the 1840s.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The missionaries were sent by secular organizations.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Johann Ludwig Krapf and Johannes Rebman were sponsored by the Church Missionary Society (CMS).

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Holy Ghost Fathers built the first mission station in Bagamoyo in 1863.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Universities’ Mission to Central Africa (UMCA) built a mission station in Zanzibar called Magila.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The White Fathers missionaries arrived in 1860.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Some crops became important cash crops in various parts of Tanzania over time.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Moravian Church missionaries arrived in Rungwe in 1890.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Merchants specialized in agriculture.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Lutheran Church (LC) missionaries established missions only in western Tanzania.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Most merchants involved in trade between Tanzania and Asia were of European origin.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The missionaries advocated for the continuation of the slave trade

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Missionaries were given permission to enter the interior from the Sultan of Zanzibar.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The exploitation of Tanzanian resources marked the beginning of the country's development.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Kiswahili language was influenced by interactions between Tanzanian and Asian societies.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Intermarriages between Asian traders and Tanzanian women were a social effect of the interactions.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The interactions and contacts between Tanzania and Asia had social effects.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Vasco da Gama was the first European to interact with East African communities.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Charles Stokes was the first European to interact with East African communities.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

William Mackinnon was the first European to interact with East African communities.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Carl Peters was the first European to interact with East African communities.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Oman Arabs overthrew the Portuguese on the East African coast in the 18th century.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

European nations began establishing colonialism in Tanzania in the first half of the 19th century.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The growing demands of the Industrial Revolution in Europe was one of the reasons behind colonialism in Africa.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Europeans sought Africa as a source of manufactured goods for their industries.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Interactions between European and Tanzanian societies ended around the 1890s.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The final phase of pre-colonial interactions occurred during the first half of the 19th century.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

European powers were determined to colonize Tanzania during the 1870s and 1880s.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explorers, missionaries, and traders sent to East Africa were gathering information to aid future colonization efforts.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Agents of colonization included soldiers, politicians and farmers.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Interactions between Tanzania and Europe during the pre-colonial period were largely facilitated through agents of colonialism.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Interactions between the East African coast and Greco-Romans started during the 19th century.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Portuguese arrived in Kilwa in the 12th century.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explorers were not involved in pre-colonial interactions.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tanzania benefited more from trading relations with Asia than the Asian traders themselves.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The trading relations between Tanzania and Asia led to equal trading benefits for both regions.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tanzania gained a valuable human resource due to the slave trade with the Middle East.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The slave trade resulted in Tanzania losing a valuable human resource.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

New crops like tea and coffee were introduced to Tanzania through commercial interactions with Asia.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Slaves from Tanzania were primarily used as entertainers in the Middle East.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Local Tanzanian chiefs never participated in the slave trade.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Merchants specialized in warfare.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Most merchants were of African or European origin.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The exploitation of Tanzanian resources marked the end of underdevelopment in Tanzania.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Interactions between Tanzania and Asia led to the growth and spread of Kiswahili.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Kiswahili adopted new words from Europe.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Intermarriages between Asian traders and Tanzanian women resulted in children of mixed heritage.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The interactions between Tanzania and Asia had only positive impacts.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ivory and animal products were valuable commodities.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Portuguese established military garrisons along the East African coast.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fort Peter was the biggest fort built by the Portuguese in Mombasa.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Portuguese never controlled trade in slaves, ivory, and gold.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Portuguese had no impact on existing trade relationships between East Africa and Asia.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Arabs from Oman and the Swahili people overthrew the Portuguese.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Missionaries aimed to hinder the spread of European culture in Africa.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Portuguese were overthrown in the early 19th century.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Missionaries wanted Africans to be free to produce agricultural crops in their own villages.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sultan Seyyid Said moved his capital from Zanzibar to Muscat in 1840.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

European nations sought to replace trade in agricultural and mineral products with the slave trade.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

After the Portuguese were overthrown, European groups established contacts in East Africa.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Oman rulers never controlled the East African region from Zanzibar

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Europeans acquired goods like ivory and gold through the Sultan of Zanzibar.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Charles Stokes conducted commercial dealings in Unyanyembe and parts of Central Tanzania.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The final phase of pre-colonial interactions occurred in the early 20th century.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

European powers aimed to colonize Tanzania in the mid-18th century.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explorers, missionaries, and traders sent to East Africa by European powers are referred to as colonizers.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Agents of colonialism collected information to help establish colonies.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Interactions between Tanzania and Europe primarily occurred through political figures.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The interactions between the East African coast and Greco-Romans started during the 1st century.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Portuguese arrived in Kilwa during the 14th century.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

David Livingstone was the first Portuguese to reach the East African coast.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The interactions during the prelude to colonialism occurred during the 1990s.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The primary mode of transportation for Asian traders traveling to Tanzania was via land routes through the Sahara Desert.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Interactions between Tanzania and Asia were well-established, showing significant progress by the 9th and 10th centuries.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Northeast Monsoon winds (NEMW) facilitated travel from East Africa to Asia between November and April.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Indonesia and Yemen were two of the primary departure points in Asia for people traveling to Tanzania.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Southeast Monsoon winds (SEMW) blew from the East African coast towards Asia from October to May.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The interactions between Tanzanians and people from Europe and Asia before colonialism had no effects on Tanzania’s economy, politics and culture.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Southwest Monsoon winds (SWMW) are those, that blew from Asia to East Africa from November to April.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Before interactions between Tanzanian and Asian societies, certain crops that eventually became significant cash crops were already cultivated in Tanzania.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Merchants involved in trade between Tanzania and Asia were primarily of Tanzanian origin.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The exploitation of Tanzanian resources, including the slave trade and valuable commodities, marked the beginning of Tanzania's economic prosperity.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Dhows were crucial in the Indian Ocean trade due to their advanced steam-powered engines.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Kiswahili language remained isolated from external influences, retaining its original vocabulary exclusively.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Intermarriages between Asian traders and Tanzanian women resulted in children of varied heritage.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The geographical location of the East African coast played a significant role in facilitating interaction with the outside world.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The interactions between Tanzanian and Asian societies lead to decline in the growth of the Kiswahili language.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The availability of slaves, ivory, and gold had no impact on the commercial interactions between Tanzanian and Asian societies.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Vasco da Gama was instrumental in establishing German colonies in East Africa.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Merchants acquired commodities and directly sold them to customers from Europe.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Before colonialism, the primary motives for Tanzanian and Asian interactions were solely driven by social exchanges.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

No traders from Asia developed intimate relationships with Tanzanian women.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Asian traders primarily sought food items like grains and vegetables from Tanzania.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Greeks and Romans were the earliest Europeans to engage with East African communities, preceding the Portuguese and Dutch.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Asian traders brought iron tools, carpets, and rice to Tanzania.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Omani Arabs successfully expelled the Portuguese from the East African coast during the 19th century.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Taking slaves and commodities from Tanzania caused increased social and economic growth.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Merchants were significant due to their role as middle-men who collected commodities and sold them to the merchants and traders from Asia

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The trade between Asian traders and Tanzanian societies was completely balanced in terms of commodity exchange.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Industrial Revolution in Europe led to decreased interest in African resources and markets.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

European nations sought African colonies primarily to obtain raw materials for their rapidly growing industries.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The monsoon winds in the Indian Ocean hindered rather than helped trade between Tanzania and Asia.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Coastal areas like Zanzibar and Tanga lacked natural harbors, making them unsuitable for trade.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The interactions between Tanzania, the Middle East, and Asia had political effects, including the rise of decentralized village states.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Kilwa, by the 14th century, was the weakest and poorest city state on the East African coast.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

City states maintained armies solely for ceremonial purposes.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Interactions between Tanzanians and Europeans before colonialism involved only the Portuguese.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Early Europeans were primarily motivated by a search for spices when they came to East Africa.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gold and silver served as mediums of exchange and symbols of power in Europe.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gold in East Africa was only found in coastal regions.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The primary function of the standing armies in the city-states was to build infrastructure.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Tanzanian city states did not need to collect taxes.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Europeans sought precious metals exclusively from East Africa.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor most directly intensified competition among European powers for African territories during the late 19th century?

<p>Increased industrial output in Europe creating a need for new markets and resources. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the European pursuit of cheap human labour in Africa directly support their industrial development?

<p>By providing a workforce to extract resources and cultivate cash crops at minimal cost. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were areas with fertile agricultural lands and favorable climates particularly attractive to European colonial powers?

<p>To establish plantations for producing valuable cash crops for export to Europe. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What strategic advantage did the control of large lakes and rivers in Africa provide to European colonial powers?

<p>Efficient transportation routes for extracting resources and accessing inland territories. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The competition for areas rich in minerals and resources led to what primary actions by European powers?

<p>The demarcation and seizure of African territories to exploit resources for European industries. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the presence of important trade points along the African coast influence the scramble for Africa?

<p>These areas offered strategic advantages for controlling trade routes and accessing inland resources. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the economic competition between European powers potentially lead to wars in Africa?

<p>As each power sought to exclusively control territories and resources, conflicts over these claims escalated. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the strategic advantage France gained by colonizing both North and West African territories?

<p>France was able to control key trade routes spanning from the Atlantic coast to the Sahara Desert and exert influence over diverse cultures and resources (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering the geographical distribution of colonies, which of the following scenarios would have presented the greatest logistical challenge for Germany in governing its African territories?

<p>Transporting officials between Togo and Tanganyika. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the colonial possessions of Portugal differ from those of other European powers in terms of geographic focus?

<p>Portugal focused on coastal areas and islands, strategically controlling maritime trade routes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If Italy aimed to expand its colonial influence from Libya, which geographic direction would have presented the fewest direct conflicts with other major European powers, based on the map?

<p>South into Chad. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Belgium's colonization of Congo differed how from other European powers?

<p>Belgium's administration was characterized by a highly centralized and exploitative system focused on resource extraction. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What immediate prerequisite did a European power need to establish control over an African territory following the Berlin Conference?

<p>A military force capable of suppressing local resistance. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was the agreement that 'all big rivers should be open to all the countries for transport' significant during the Berlin Conference?

<p>It facilitated access to the interior of Africa for economic exploitation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Anglo-German Agreement of 1886 specifically address the interests of the Sultanate of Zanzibar?

<p>It preserved the Sultanate's control over Pemba, Unguja, and a coastal strip. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the strategic importance of the area 'from Witu to the north of Mombasa' being placed under German control in 1886?

<p>It gave Germany a strong foothold on the East African coast. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering the division of East Africa, what advantage did Britain gain by acquiring the area that is today called Kenya?

<p>A direct route for a railway connecting to Uganda and its resources. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the agreements made after the Berlin Conference affect the balance of power in East Africa between European colonial powers and existing local rulers?

<p>They led to a decline in the power and influence of local rulers. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way did the agreements to partition East Africa lay the groundwork for future conflicts in the region?

<p>By creating artificial boundaries that disregarded existing ethnic and cultural lines. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the long-term impact of the Berlin Conference and the subsequent agreements on the political structures of East Africa?

<p>They had a lasting impact by shaping modern political boundaries and governance systems. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering that East Africa was not divided at the Berlin Conference, what does this imply about the conference's overall role in the colonization of the continent?

<p>The conference set the stage for subsequent agreements and actions that led to the partition of Africa. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did companies like GEACO and BEACO initially establish control in African territories?

<p>By deceiving African leaders into signing disadvantageous treaties. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did European colonial powers transition from using business companies to direct colonial administration in the late 19th century?

<p>The companies largely failed to maintain control or profitability, necessitating direct governance. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the predominant method employed by European powers to establish colonial rule in Africa?

<p>Military conquest and subjugation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best explains why Africans eventually 'dishonoured' the treaties they signed with imperialist companies?

<p>African leaders realized the treaties were designed to exploit them. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering the methods used by imperialists, which action best represents a violation of sovereignty during the early colonial period?

<p>Imposing laws and taxes without local consent. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following countries was colonized by the British in Africa?

<p>Ghana. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The colonization of Africa by European powers like the British had what long-term consequence?

<p>Led to the exploitation of resources and the imposition of foreign political systems. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which situation exemplifies the use of 'false treaties' by imperialists?

<p>A treaty where African leaders were misled about the content. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the relationship between imperialist companies and African resistance?

<p>African resistance led to instability, contributing to companies inability to rule. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the establishment of colonial states and governments in Africa primarily differ from the initial rule by business companies?

<p>Colonial states used more direct and forceful methods of control, while companies initially employed deceptive treaties. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What key change regarding Uganda was stipulated in the Heligoland Agreement?

<p>Uganda was placed under British rule by extending British administration west of Lake Victoria. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What strategic advantage did Heligoland Island offer to Germany, according to the agreement?

<p>A vital navy marine base in the North Sea. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Heligoland Agreement affect the Sultan of Zanzibar's territories?

<p>The Sultan lost control of Witu and a 16-kilometer coastal strip to European powers. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the broader historical context that led to agreements such as the Heligoland Agreement?

<p>The competition among imperial powers to conquer and divide the African continent. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides territorial changes, what was a significant overall outcome of agreements like the Heligoland Agreement for Africa?

<p>The facilitation of the conquest and division of the African continent among European powers. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the British desired to control the region west of Lake Victoria for strategic reasons, which clause of the Heligoland Agreement directly facilitated this?

<p>The clause increasing British administration from east to west of Lake Victoria to include Uganda. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Assuming Germany aimed to enhance its naval power in the North Sea, which aspect of the Heligoland Agreement was most crucial for achieving this goal?

<p>The acquisition of Heligoland Island. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which agreement laid the groundwork for the Heligoland Agreement, establishing a framework for European imperial actions in Africa?

<p>The Berlin Agreement of 1885. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the Heligoland Agreement had never been signed, how would the political map of East Africa most likely have differed at the start of the 20th century?

<p>Germany would likely have established a stronger presence in Zanzibar. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering the consequences of the Heligoland Agreement, what can be inferred about the balance of power between European nations and African leaders during the late 19th century?

<p>European nations held a clear advantage and could dictate territorial agreements with minimal African input. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason Otto von Bismarck called the Berlin Conference?

<p>To prevent wars between European countries over African territories (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Berlin Conference took place during which period?

<p>November 1884 to February 1885 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country hosted the Berlin Conference?

<p>Germany (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following countries did NOT attend the Berlin Conference?

<p>China (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key resolution adopted at the Berlin Conference regarding African territories?

<p>Any European country that seized a territory on any African coast should inform other European countries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was 'effective occupation,' as defined by the Berlin Conference?

<p>Establishing actual control and administration over a seized area (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which European nation had seized the East African coast before the Berlin Conference?

<p>Germany (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides preventing conflict, what was another outcome of the Berlin Conference?

<p>It created rules for dividing Africa among European powers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was Otto von Bismarck?

<p>A German chancellor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the Heligoland Agreement?

<p>To resolve conflicting claims over territories in East Africa (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which territory came under British rule as a result of the Heligoland Agreement?

<p>Uganda (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Germany gain from the Heligoland Agreement?

<p>Heligoland Island (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What spurred European powers to seek colonies in Africa during the late 19th century?

<p>Industrial development in Europe (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area was taken from the Sultanate of Zanzibar and given to Germany?

<p>A 16-kilometer strip (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

European powers competed for which of the following in Africa?

<p>Markets for industrial products (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the Sultan's rule over Witu and Zanzibar?

<p>It came under British rule. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sea is Heligoland Island located in?

<p>North Sea (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of labor were European powers seeking in Africa?

<p>Cheap human labor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which geographical feature did Europeans find attractive for transporting raw materials?

<p>Big lakes and big rivers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Germany consider Heligoland Island to be?

<p>An important navy marine base (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following European powers was NOT mentioned as conquering the African continent?

<p>Italy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of economic investment opportunities attracted colonizers to Africa?

<p>Areas with many development opportunities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which physical feature made coastal strips strategically important to European powers?

<p>Important trade points (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What agreement preceded the Heligoland Agreement in 1890?

<p>The Berlin Agreement of 1885 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following areas were targeted for their fertile agricultural lands?

<p>Slopes of mountains (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the effect of the Heligoland Agreement on Uganda?

<p>It placed Uganda under British rule. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a common method used by European powers to establish colonialism in Africa?

<p>Conquest. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Carl Peters use to expand and carry out colonial administration?

<p>The German East Africa Company (GEACO). (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one way imperialists initially deceived Africans to gain control?

<p>Making them sign false treaties. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did imperialist companies eventually fail to rule the colonies by the 1890s?

<p>They lacked the resources and ability to govern effectively. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the colonialists agree to in the area?

<p>To operate without interfering with each other (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country was NOT colonized by the British?

<p>Congo (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which lake is labeled in Uganda?

<p>Lake Victoria (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What region is labelled as 'BRITISH EAST AFRICA'?

<p>Kenya (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a coastal town?

<p>Witu (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a map legend?

<p>To explain the symbols used on the map (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'FOR ONLINE USE ONLY' typically indicate on a document?

<p>It is only intended for digital viewing and not for duplication. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which direction does the 'N' on the map represent?

<p>North (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'DO NOT DUPLICATE' mean?

<p>It is prohibited to reproduce the material. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these was a British colony?

<p>British East Africa (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a continent?

<p>Africa (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the agreement mentioned at the beginning of the text?

<p>To avoid conflicts between colonial powers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which direction is Witu from Lake Victoria?

<p>East (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country borders British East Africa to the west?

<p>Uganda (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'N' most likely indicate on the map?

<p>North (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of map is exemplified by the image?

<p>Political map (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'FOR ONLINE USE ONLY' indicate?

<p>The material is for personal viewing only (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most likely subject of 'SOCIAL STUDIES STD 5'?

<p>Human society and culture (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which city is closest to the coast?

<p>Lamu (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What spurred European powers to compete for colonies in Africa during the late 19th century?

<p>Economic problems caused by industrial development in Europe. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which lake is furthest north?

<p>Lake Rudolf (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did European powers primarily seek in Africa?

<p>Raw materials and cheap labor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of area in Africa attracted European powers due to its trade importance?

<p>Coastal strips with important trade points (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were areas with good climates and fertile lands attractive to European colonialists?

<p>They were suitable for agriculture. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Areas around which geographical features in Africa were of interest to Europeans for transporting raw materials?

<p>Big lakes and rivers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of resources attracted European powers to certain areas in Africa?

<p>Areas rich in minerals and other resources (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a potential consequence of the intense competition among European powers for African territories?

<p>Wars among the European powers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which European leader organized the Berlin Conference to discuss the division of Africa?

<p>Otto von Bismarck (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what city was the conference held to discuss the division of the African continent?

<p>Berlin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Between which months did the Berlin Conference take place?

<p>November to February (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country was NOT one of the attendees of the Berlin Conference regarding the division of Africa?

<p>China (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key resolution adopted at the Berlin Conference regarding European claims on the African coast?

<p>European countries had to inform other European countries after seizing a territory. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the resolutions of the Berlin Conference, what must a European country establish after seizing an area in Africa?

<p>Effective occupation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Berlin Conference?

<p>To discuss the division of the African continent among European powers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the agreement reached at the Berlin Conference?

<p>An agreement on how to divide Africa (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following countries had already seized the East African coast before the Berlin Conference?

<p>Germany (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Britain give to Germany as part of the Heligoland Agreement?

<p>Heligoland Island (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area was taken from the Sultanate of Zanzibar and given to Germany through the Heligoland Agreement?

<p>A 16-kilometre strip (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

After agreements like the Berlin Agreement of 1885, which of the following countries conquered the African continent?

<p>Germany, Britain, France and Belgium (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of a colonial army?

<p>To fight against indigenous people and protect colonial activities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which European ruler was recognized as the ruler of Congo at the Berlin Conference?

<p>King Leopold of Belgium (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was agreed upon regarding major rivers in Africa during the Berlin Conference?

<p>They should be open to all countries for transport (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these was a stated aim regarding the slave trade?

<p>To stop the slave trade in all colonies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which two European countries primarily divided East Africa between themselves after the Berlin Conference?

<p>Britain and Germany (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What years did the division of East Africa primarily occur?

<p>1886 and 1890 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which agreement involved Germany, Britain, and the Sultanate of Zanzibar in dividing East Africa?

<p>The 1886 Anglo-German Agreement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which present-day countries were initially given to Germany as German East Africa?

<p>Tanganyika, Rwanda, Burundi (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under the 1886 Anglo-German Agreement, which area was given to Britain?

<p>Kenya (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What territories did the Sultanate of Zanzibar retain under the 1886 Anglo-German Agreement?

<p>Pemba, Unguja and a coastal strip (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

France colonized Tunisia.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Belgium colonized Libya.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Germany took Cameroon as a colony.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Portugal colonized Angola.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Spain took the Western Sahara.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The colonialists agreed to interfere with each other's operations.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lake Rudolf is located in British East Africa.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lake Albert is located in Tanzania.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lake Victoria borders Uganda.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Witu is located inland, far away from the East African coast.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lake Edward is located in British East Africa.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The agreement was designed to ensure peaceful colonial operations.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lamu is located inland of the East African coast.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

European powers at the time believed an army was necessary to control indigenous populations.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Britain governed areas around the Congo River.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The colonialists agreed to share resources equally within the area.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Berlin Conference agreed that major rivers should be open for transport to all countries.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The map shows Uganda is entirely surrounded by British East Africa.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Berlin Conference divided East Africa between colonial powers.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Heligoland Agreement was the first agreement signed to partition East Africa.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Anglo-German Agreement involved Germany, Britain, and the Sultanate of Zanzibar.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Germany was given control over Kenya in the Anglo-German Agreement.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Sultanate of Zanzibar retained control of Zanzibar's islands and a coastal strip after the Anglo-German Agreement.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The slave trade was encouraged in all the colonies.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Heligoland Agreement aimed to change existing boundaries and reallocate areas not covered in the 1886 Agreement.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Heligoland Agreement placed Uganda under French rule.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Otto von Bismarck called a conference in Berlin to discuss the division of the African continent.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Germany gained control over Zanzibar as a result of the Heligoland Agreement.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Berlin Conference took place between 1884 and 1886.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The United States of America was among the countries that attended the Berlin Conference.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Britain received Heligoland Island in the North Sea from Germany.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

African leaders were invited to the Berlin Conference to represent their territories.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Germans valued Heligoland Island because it was a significant naval base.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A 32-kilometre strip was taken from Zanzibar and given to Germany.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to resolutions from the Berlin Conference, a European country seizing territory on the African coast should inform other European countries.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to resolutions from the Berlin Conference, establishing a school was enough to demonstrate effective occupancy.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Heligoland Agreement occurred before the Berlin Agreement of 1885.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Berlin Conference's primary goal was to promote collaboration between European countries and African states.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

France was an imperial power that conquered parts of the African continent.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The area of British administration was decreased from the east to the west of Lake Victoria.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Belgium was one of the imperial powers in Africa.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The scramble for and partition of Africa during the late 19th century was primarily driven by religious motivations of European powers.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Europeans were attracted to areas in Africa like the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro and the Southern Highlands of Tanzania because of their favorable climate and fertile agricultural lands.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The presence of large water bodies such as Lake Victoria, Lake Tanganyika, and Lake Nyasa, had no influence on European interest in colonizing Tanganyika.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The availability of cheap human capital and raw materials in Africa was a very attractive factor to European powers.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The partition of Africa was solely motivated by the desire to spread humanitarian aid and civilization to the African population.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Areas along major rivers like the River Congo, the River Nile, and the River Niger held strategic importance for European powers due to their potential for agricultural development and transportation.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The competition among European powers for African territories was inconsequential and did not pose any risk for potential conflicts or wars between them.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Otto von Bismarck convened the Berlin Conference primarily to strategize military alliances against rival European powers.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The treaty established during the Berlin Conference required countries to inform other European nations only if they seized territory with established settlements.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Berlin Conference concluded in February 1886, solidifying its place in history as a pivotal moment for Africa.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A key outcome of the Berlin Conference specified that any European nation claiming territory in Africa must demonstrate effective occupation of that area.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The United States of America was not invited to the Berlin Conference, demonstrating their isolationist foreign policy at the time.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The primary goal of the Berlin Conference was to foster economic partnerships between European nations and African states.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Berlin Conference resolutions stipulated that European countries seizing African territories had to establish both physical control and administrative infrastructures.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Berlin Conference decisions were heavily influenced by representatives from various African kingdoms and societies.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Portugal's claim to territories along the East African coast was a major catalyst for the Berlin Conference.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The 1886 Agreement modified the Heligoland Agreement of 1890.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The 1890 Heligoland Agreement was solely between the British and French governments.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lake Tanganyika was entirely within German East Africa based on the colonial divisions after the 1886 Agreement.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Unguja and Pemba were both part of the German Colony after the 1886 Agreement.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Ruvuma River served as a boundary between the German Colony and the British Colony as of the 1886 Agreement.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the agreements following the Berlin Conference, a colonial power needed an army to defend their interests and the local population.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Berlin Conference stipulated that only the Congo and Niger rivers were to be open to all countries for transport.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The resolutions of the Berlin Conference mandated the immediate cessation of all forms of trade, including legitimate commerce, within the colonies.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Berlin Conference directly partitioned East Africa between colonial powers.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Anglo-German Agreement of 1886 involved only Germany and Britain in partitioning East Africa.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under the 1886 Anglo-German Agreement, Germany gained control over Tanganyika, Rwanda, and Burundi, collectively known as German East Africa.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Anglo-German Agreement, Britain was granted control over the coastal strip extending from Witu to the north of Mombasa.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Following the 1886 Anglo-German Agreement, the Sultanate of Zanzibar maintained control over the islands of Pemba and Unguja, along with a 16-kilometer coastal strip.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the agreement, colonialists were permitted to collaborate in the designated area.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Heligoland Agreement of 1890 solely addressed territorial disputes in East Africa, without impacting European territories.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

King Leopold of Belgium was appointed as the governor of River Niger.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

British East Africa is shown to border Lake Albert.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lake Rudolf lies directly south of British East Africa.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the map, Uganda shares a border with British East Africa and Lake Victoria.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lake Edward is located entirely within the boundaries of British East Africa.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The coastal town of Lamu is situated north of Witu based on the information.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The agreement ensures that colonialists could establish settlements wherever they wanted within the area.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The scale of the map allows for precise determination of distances between Lake Victoria and Lake Rudolf.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a treaty allowed the construction of a railway from Lake Albert to Lake Victoria, it would likely pass through British East Africa.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the map, it's likely the climate around Lake Rudolf is significantly wetter than the climate around Witu.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The partition of Africa is covered in Chapter Five.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Europeans established colonies in Africa primarily in the early part of the 18th century.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

European powers sought markets for their industrial products in Africa.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Europeans were only interested in areas of Africa that had gold.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro were attractive to Europeans due to their fertile agricultural lands.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lake Chad was one of the major lakes in Tanganyika that attracted European powers.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Competition among European powers in Africa could potentially have led to wars.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The army was needed to fight against indigenous people.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

King Leopold of Belgium was recognized as the ruler of Ghana.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

All big rivers should be closed to all the countries for transport.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The slave trade had to continue in all the colonies.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

East Africa was divided at the Berlin Conference.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

After the Berlin Conference, the colonialists divided Africa among themselves.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Colonialists agreed to interfere with each other's operations in the colonial area.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The 1886 Anglo-German Agreement and the Heligoland Agreement of 1895 were signed by the Germans and the British.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In 1886 the governments of Germany and Britain, as well as the Sultanate of Zanzibar met to discuss dividing Africa.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lake Rudolf is shown on the map.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lake Nyasa is visible on the map

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The British were given the area which is today called Uganda.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The map extract includes part of Uganda.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The map extract only covers areas in West Africa

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Witu and Lamu are labeled on the map.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The map shows an area called Belgian East Africa

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lake Victoria is not on the map.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The number '63' shown in the excerpt is likely to be a page number.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mt. Kilimanjaro is labelled on the map

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

France colonized only North African countries.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Germany took Libya during the scramble for Africa.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Portugal colonized Angola and Mozambique.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Spain took Western Sahara and Equatorial Guinea.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Heligoland Agreement aimed to modify existing boundaries and reallocate areas not covered in the 1886 Agreement.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Heligoland Agreement, the area of British administration was reduced east of Lake Victoria.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Germany gained control over Witu and Zanzibar as a result of the Heligoland Agreement.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Britain received Heligoland Island as part of the Heligoland Agreement.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Heligoland Island was valuable to the Germans because it served as a significant naval base.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Heligoland Agreement involved the transfer of a 16-kilometer strip from the Sultanate of Zanzibar to Germany.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Berlin Agreement of 1885 led to increased cooperation and mutual respect among European powers in Africa.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

France was not an imperial power that conquered parts of the African continent after the Berlin Agreement of 1885.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Heligoland Agreement resolved all conflicts in East Africa.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Uganda was placed under German rule as a result of the Heligoland Agreement.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the unification of African groups primarily aid in resisting European invasion?

<p>It created a larger, more cohesive force capable of challenging European powers. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor most significantly limited the effectiveness of traditional weapons, such as spears and arrows, in resisting colonial rule?

<p>The superior technology and firepower of European weaponry. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was Ethiopia's victory against Italian invaders in 1893 particularly significant in the context of African resistance to colonialism?

<p>It demonstrated that African nations could successfully defend themselves against European powers through military strength. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did local geographical knowledge impact African resistance efforts against European colonizers?

<p>It provided strategic advantages in warfare and defense, offsetting some of the Europeans' technological superiority. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way did internal divisions within African societies sometimes undermine resistance efforts against European invasion?

<p>They led to alliances with European powers in exchange for protection against rival groups, which increased colonization. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies a nation exhibiting characteristics of colonialism?

<p>A powerful nation seizes control of another country's resources, imposes its laws, and governs its people. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What commonality was likely to be shared among African heroes who resisted colonial conquest?

<p>A desire to maintain their existing sovereignty and way of life. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering the context of 19th-century Africa, how would the loss of political independence most immediately affect an African community?

<p>The imposition of foreign laws and governance structures. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, several European nations colonized Africa. Which of the following was a primary reason behind this colonization?

<p>To establish colonies and exert economic, political, social, and military control. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a European power sought to exert complete control over an African territory, which aspect of life would they likely target FIRST to establish dominance?

<p>The military and political leadership. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the information gathered by missionaries and traders in Africa subsequently aid European colonial ambitions?

<p>It provided detailed knowledge of the terrain, resources, and social structures. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What strategic advantage did European nations possess that allowed them to establish control over African territories despite resistance from African heroes?

<p>Advanced military technology and organizational structures. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which geographical feature was LEAST influential in the European scramble for Africa, considering its direct impact on trade and resource accessibility?

<p>Deserts spanning large areas of the continent. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, orchestrated by Otto von Bismarck?

<p>To peacefully divide Africa among European powers to avoid conflict. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides territorial claims, what underlying factor most influenced the specific map drawn by European powers at the Berlin Conference?

<p>The distribution of natural resources and strategic geographical locations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which activity undertaken by the Europeans illustrates their long-term strategy to exploit the areas with fertile soil and good climate in Africa?

<p>Implementing agricultural projects focused on growing cash crops for export. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the presence of navigable rivers and great lakes most directly benefit European colonial powers in Africa?

<p>By offering strategic routes for the transport of resources, personnel, and military assets. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering the European powers involved, which country's colonial ambitions were most likely driven by a desire to regain lost prestige and influence on the continent?

<p>Portugal, striving to reclaim its historical dominance in Africa. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What long-term impact did the redrawing of the African map by European powers at the Berlin Conference likely have on African societies?

<p>Creation of artificial borders that disregarded existing ethnic and cultural lines, leading to future conflicts. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the scramble for areas with suitable conditions for agriculture and livestock keeping strategically support broader European colonial goals?

<p>By creating economic dependencies through the production and export of cash crops. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the dual purpose of taxation as implemented by European colonial powers in Africa?

<p>To generate revenue for colonial administration and compel Africans to work in European ventures. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant challenge faced by European powers as they began to occupy the territories they had claimed at the Berlin Conference?

<p>Difficulty in accessing and exploiting resources due to geographical constraints and local opposition. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the establishment of colonial rule, following the Berlin Conference, transform the relationship between European powers and African societies?

<p>From equal partners in trade to unequal relationships characterized by exploitation and control. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which action taken by European colonialists most directly undermined the economic autonomy of African communities?

<p>Implementing policies that required Africans to provide valuable goods or labor. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary objective for African leaders like Chief Abushiri, Bwana Heri, and Makunganya in resisting colonial rule?

<p>To protect pre-colonial trading interests and commercial empires. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the long-distance trade controlled by leaders like Abushiri and Bwana Heri contribute to their resistance against colonialism?

<p>It generated wealth and influence, which colonialism threatened to usurp. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which economic activity, controlled by Tanzanian coastal leaders, was most disrupted by European colonial expansion?

<p>Indian ocean trade. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What strategic advantage did coastal areas of Tanzania offer local leaders in resisting European colonialism, stemming from their pre-colonial economic activities?

<p>Control over key trade routes and resources. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the imposition of taxes by European colonialists directly lead to unified resistance among Africans?

<p>It created a shared grievance, prompting collective action against colonial authorities. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way did the economic policies of European colonialists, such as taxation, serve to benefit European economic investments?

<p>By ensuring a consistent and cheap supply of labor for colonial plantations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a notable difference between the economic interests of African leaders like Abushiri and Bwana Heri and those of European colonial powers?

<p>African leaders aimed to protect existing trade networks, while Europeans sought to exploit resources for their own gain. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Beyond the need for raw materials and cheap labor, what strategic advantage did acquiring coastal areas in Africa offer to European colonial powers?

<p>Control over key maritime trade routes and easier business operations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action best illustrates how European colonial powers manipulated economic policies to undermine the existing power structures of African societies?

<p>Imposing taxes that forced Africans into wage labor for Europeans. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the large population in Africa factor into the economic motives of European colonizers during the late 19th century?

<p>It presented an opportunity to convert Africans into consumers of European industrial goods. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what specific way did the Industrial Revolution in Europe drive the colonization of Africa, beyond the extraction of raw materials?

<p>By creating a surplus of manufactured goods that required new markets. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did private associations, alongside European nations, play in the colonization of Africa during the 1860s and 1870s?

<p>They gathered essential information that facilitated subsequent colonial endeavors. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides acquiring resources, what other financial incentive drove Europeans to establish colonies in Africa?

<p>To create investment opportunities for surplus capital and increase profit generation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors most intensified the competition among European nations for colonies in Africa?

<p>The limited availability of suitable land and resources within Europe. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the need for cheap labor in European industries directly lead to colonial practices in Africa?

<p>It justified the implementation of policies that compelled Africans to work in colonial economies. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering the economic problems faced by European nations, how did Africa specifically serve as a solution regarding raw material shortages?

<p>Africa's diverse climate and geography enabled the cultivation of a wide array of agricultural products and minerals. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect did the intense competition among European nations for African colonies have on African societies?

<p>It resulted in the redrawing of African political boundaries without regard for existing ethnic or cultural divisions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following leaders is recognized for uniting their community against European influence?

<p>King Menelik II of Ethiopia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mkwawa resisted colonial powers in which region?

<p>German East Africa (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of weapons did Africans primarily use in their resistance against European colonizers?

<p>Spears, stones, bows, and arrows (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significantly contributed to the failure of African resistance movements?

<p>Disunity among African groups (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did some Africans play during the colonial invasions?

<p>Some sided with the colonizers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main topic of the chapter?

<p>African heroes who resisted colonial conquests (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the chapter, when did European nations begin establishing colonies in Africa?

<p>Late 19th century and early 20th century (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these was NOT a European nation that established colonies in Africa?

<p>Spain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What motivated African heroes to resist colonial invasion?

<p>Desire to preserve their independence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is colonialism?

<p>A process where one nation dominates another (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who provided information to European nations about Africa before colonization?

<p>Explorers, missionaries, and traders (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The chapter indicates African heroes primarily resisted which aspect of colonialism?

<p>Being under colonial domination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary reason European nations sent explorers to Africa in the 1860s and 1870s?

<p>To gather information for colonization. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which revolution in Europe spurred the need for colonies in Africa?

<p>The Industrial Revolution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of raw materials were European industries seeking in Africa?

<p>Agricultural produce (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides agricultural products, what other type of resources were colonialists seeking in Africa?

<p>Mineral resources (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did colonialists need cheap laborers in their colonies?

<p>To work in farms and mines. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides obtaining resources, why was Africa seen as important to European colonialists regarding their economies?

<p>A market for industrial goods (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Europeans want to turn Africans into, regarding industrial commodities?

<p>Buyers and consumers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did European nations seek to acquire colonies rapidly in Africa?

<p>To solve economic problems. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did European nations scramble for coastal areas of Africa?

<p>To have easy trade and sea route control. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary goal of Europeans regarding Africa's natural resources?

<p>To use them for their industries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did African heroes resist European colonialism?

<p>To protect their natural resources (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a common form of exploitation used by Europeans against Africans?

<p>Paying low or no wages (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of African heroes who opposed colonialism?

<p>Love for their societies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What strategy did Europeans use to reduce production costs?

<p>Paying low wages (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did African heroes want to preserve in their areas?

<p>Independence and autonomy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary goal of African heroes in relation to their territories?

<p>Protecting natural resources and people (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was introduced into Africa through colonialism?

<p>Racism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Africans oppose taxation by Europeans?

<p>They disliked being forced to pay (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were African heroes willing to do for their societies and territories?

<p>Die fighting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did African heroes generally view colonial domination?

<p>They hated it (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the different forms of taxes imposed by Europeans?

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What was 'tax in labour'?

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What did African heroes prioritize in their leadership?

<p>Preserving peace and security (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How was the amount of work for 'tax in labour' determined?

<p>Based on the amount of money owed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did African heroes resist European colonial conquests?

<p>To preserve African independence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of control did Europeans seek to establish over Africans through colonialism?

<p>Economic, political, social, and military domination (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tax in kind' mean?

<p>Paying taxes with goods (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The actions of African heroes aimed to prevent what?

<p>Loss of control over their areas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What motivated African heroes to stand against colonial rule?

<p>Belief in preserving their own societies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the most significant long-term goal for African heroes resisting colonialism?

<p>To preserve independence across economic, political, social, and military dimensions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the information gathered by European explorers, missionaries, and traders primarily influence subsequent colonial activities?

<p>It offered insights into African societies, paving the way for economic, political, and social control. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the relationship between colonialism as a process and European actions in Africa during the late 19th century?

<p>Colonialism was the active implementation of European control encompassing economic, political, social, and military facets. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what critical aspect did African heroes differ from those who sought accommodation with colonial powers?

<p>They prioritized maintaining African independence across various sectors, rather than cooperating with colonial administrations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary difference between the motives of explorers and colonialists in their interactions with Africa?

<p>Explorers sought knowledge and adventure, while colonialists aimed to exert long-term dominance. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the presence of multiple European nations vying for control in Africa influence the nature of colonial resistance?

<p>It occasionally created opportunities for African leaders to exploit rivalries between colonizers. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If European nations had not sought to control African societies economically, politically, socially and militarily, what would have been the most likely alternative outcome?

<p>Continued interactions based on trade and cultural exchange, with African societies maintaining their autonomy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did European colonial governments enforce taxation on Africans?

<p>To fund the colonial administration and ensure a labor supply for European ventures. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the economic impact that colonial taxation had on Africans?

<p>It ensured a steady supply of labor for colonial plantations and enterprises. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the imposition of taxes by European colonialists directly lead to resistance movements among Africans?

<p>Africans saw taxation as an oppressive measure and united to oppose colonial rule. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did leaders like Chief Abushiri, Bwana Heri, and Makunganya resist colonial invasion in coastal Tanzania?

<p>To protect their control over existing trade networks and commercial interests. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary function of the caravan routes organized by African leaders before colonialism?

<p>To support trade, including dealings in slaves and collection of taxes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did navigable rivers like the Nile, the Congo, and the Niger support European colonial objectives in Africa?

<p>They served as routes for transporting goods, services, and people. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What primary objective did Otto von Bismarck have in convening the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?

<p>To establish a framework for dividing Africa among European powers peacefully. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the direct result of the drawing of the map of Africa by European nations during the Berlin Conference?

<p>The division of the continent into colonies controlled by European powers. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best explains the significance of the scramble for areas with good climatic conditions and fertile land?

<p>They were ideal locations for establishing settlements and supporting agriculture and livestock. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the control of the Great Lakes in Africa benefit European colonial powers?

<p>They offered transportation routes and access to resources in the interior of Africa. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguished the European nations that participated in the Berlin Conference from other nations at the time?

<p>They were the major powers seeking to expand their colonial influence in Africa. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the agreements reached at the Berlin Conference directly lead to the establishment of colonial rule in Africa?

<p>By providing a diplomatic framework for European nations to claim and control territories. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way did the European scramble for areas with navigable rivers differ strategically from their scramble for areas with fertile land?

<p>River access primarily served immediate trade-related goals, while fertile land was geared toward long-term settlement. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'scramble' imply about the nature of European colonization in Africa?

<p>A competitive and often chaotic pursuit of territory and resources. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic was LEAST likely to be shared between different African heroes resisting colonial rule, considering their diverse backgrounds and contexts?

<p>A consistent, unified strategy of military engagement across the continent. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If an African leader chose diplomacy and negotiation over direct military confrontation with colonial powers, which core characteristic would this leader still likely demonstrate?

<p>A strong desire to maintain autonomy and prevent foreign domination. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the African heroes' desire to protect natural resources primarily clash with European colonial objectives?

<p>African heroes sought to use resources for sustainable local development, while Europeans aimed for resource extraction to benefit their industrial needs. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies the 'patriotism' demonstrated by African heroes who resisted colonialism?

<p>A leader mobilizing their community to defend their land and traditions against foreign encroachment. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the long-term effect of paying Africans low or no wages in colonial projects?

<p>Reduced production costs for Europeans and maximized their profits. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the introduction of taxation by European colonizers directly affect African communities?

<p>It forced many Africans into labor or coerced them to give resources to meet tax demands. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the most significant political implication of African heroes resisting colonial domination?

<p>It highlighted the inherent contradictions and injustices of colonial rule, contributing to future independence movements. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the African heroes' commitment to preserving 'peace and security' often conflict with the reality of colonial invasion?

<p>Colonial invasion typically disrupted existing social structures and led to violence and instability, undermining established peace. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What strategy was employed by Europeans to minimize costs and maximize profits in their colonial endeavors?

<p>Paying Africans low or no wages for their labor. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering the characteristics of African heroes, which action would a colonial power most likely view as a direct challenge to their authority?

<p>Forming alliances with neighboring African societies to resist further encroachment. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement explains the significance of African resistance against European colonialism?

<p>Africans fought to protect their natural resources from exploitation by Europeans. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If an African leader was willing to 'die fighting for their territories,' what does this suggest about their perspective on colonial treaties and agreements?

<p>They likely considered treaties imposed by colonial powers as invalid if those treaties compromised their sovereignty and the well-being of their people. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did African heroes resist colonial conquests?

<p>To protect Africans’ natural resources. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the focus on preserving 'independence and autonomy' by African heroes potentially shape the long-term development of post-colonial African nations?

<p>It fostered a desire for self-determination and sovereignty, influencing governance structures and national identity. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes 'tax in labour' during the colonial period?

<p>A mandatory service where individuals worked on colonial farms or construction projects instead of paying money. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did European industrialization drive the need to colonize Africa, according to the text?

<p>European industries needed new markets to sell finished goods and expand their economies. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering the stated characteristics, what action would most likely undermine an African hero’s ability to effectively resist colonial rule?

<p>Prioritizing personal wealth accumulation over the needs and security of their community. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a common form of resistance employed by African societies against European colonization?

<p>Resisting the imposition of taxes and forced labor by colonial authorities. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides economic motives, what other impacts did colonialism introduce to Africa as described in the text?

<p>Introduced oppression, racism, dehumanization and segregation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of African heroes resisting colonial conquests and oppression?

<p>Africans aimed to control local trade routes and retain African culture. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

European nations sought areas with fertile land for settlement and agriculture.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The River Zambezi was a key navigable river sought after by European nations.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lake Chad was one of the great lakes that European nations competed for.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Berlin Conference aimed to divide Africa peacefully among European nations.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Otto von Bismarck, the French Chancellor, called the Berlin Conference.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sweden was one of the European nations that attended the Berlin Conference.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The colonial occupation of Africa started in the late 1870s.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Africans supported colonial conquests to gain access to European technology.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Europeans aimed to use African natural resources for their own benefit.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

African heroes led resistance movements to embrace European colonialism.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Europeans fairly compensated Africans for their work in plantations and mines.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Colonialism introduced equality and empowerment into African societies.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Africans welcomed taxation imposed by European colonizers and they gave no resistance.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tax in cash required every adult to pay taxes using money.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If someone was unable to pay with money, they did not have to pay taxes.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tax in kind refers to paying taxes exclusively with gold.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Africans willingly paid taxes imposed by European colonial governments.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Europeans used taxation as a means of collecting revenue for the colonial government.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The need for labor was a primary reason Europeans forced Africans to pay taxes.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Europeans never forced Africans to give valuable goods to the government.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Colonialism threatened pre-colonial African commercial interests.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Chief Abushiri was against protecting trading interests.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bwana Heri never resisted colonial invaders.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Makunganya wanted to protect commercial empires.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

African communities sometimes united to resist invaders.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Long distance trade and caravans were not part of pre-colonial commerce controlled by African leaders.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Slave trading was a source of income for some African leaders before colonialism.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

African heroes never protected their independence.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

King Menelik II of Ethiopia fought against German invaders.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

King Menelik II of Ethiopia united communities.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

African communities never used traditional weapons.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Africans were ultimately successful in resisting colonial conquests.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

War was a method used by African heroes to fight colonial rule.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Mazrui united various ethnic groups in Mombasa to resist Spanish invasion.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Africans fought as a unified and organised force against European invaders.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Africans primarily used advanced military technology, similar to the Europeans, in their resistance.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

African heroes sometimes united African groups into one community.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

African communities only ever used guns in war.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

All Africans remained united against the colonisers.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

King Menelik II won the war against Italian invaders in 1893.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

There was no resistance to colonial invasion in Africa.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

King Menelik II's victory against Italian invaders in 1893 was achieved primarily through diplomatic negotiations rather than military conflict.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Mazrui resistance against British invasion in Mombasa involved uniting various ethnic groups, demonstrating a strategy of unity against colonial powers.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

African communities exclusively relied on modern firearms acquired from European traders, such as cannons and rifles, to resist colonial invasions.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The resistance to colonial invasion in Africa was solely motivated by the desire to preserve economic dominance over trade routes and resources.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

African heroes primarily focused on dividing ethnic groups and inciting conflict among them to weaken the invaders' influence.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

African resistance to colonial conquest was primarily aimed at securing political power within Europe.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

European colonizers sought African natural resources, like fertile land and minerals, to fuel their growing industries.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

High wages paid to African workers by European colonizers were a key factor in the economic success of colonial projects.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The imposition of taxes by European colonizers was met with acceptance and cooperation by African populations.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Colonialism led to racism and dehumanization.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Africans were eager to work on Europeans plantations and centres.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Europeans used African natural resources to benefit the Africans.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Taxation only existed in the form of money.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Europeans primarily implemented taxation in Africa to foster economic growth among local communities.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Chief Abushiri, Bwana Heri, and Makunganya united to safeguard their control over intercontinental trade routes.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Africans supported colonialism due to taxes to help the development of their people.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Colonialists aimed to safeguard pre-colonial African commercial interests by introducing new trade regulations.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Africans freely accepted the high prices of the industrial goods due to their high income.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

African communities readily embraced the tax system imposed by European colonial powers.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The need for a consistent labor force in colonial plantations was unrelated to the imposition of taxes on Africans.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Europeans utilized tax revenue solely to improve infrastructure and social services for the African population.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Resistance movements led by figures like Chief Abushiri were primarily motivated by religious ideologies.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

European colonization of Africa in the 1860s and 1870s was primarily driven by humanitarian efforts to improve the lives of African people.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Colonial powers encouraged Africans to continue managing caravan routes to maintain existing trade networks.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The taxes imposed by colonialists were designed to stimulate local African economies.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

European nations only sought areas in Africa suitable for agriculture and settlement, ignoring the importance of navigable rivers and lakes.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Industrial Revolution in Europe led to a decreased demand for agricultural raw materials, lessening the need for colonies in Africa.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Berlin Conference's primary aim was to foster collaboration between European nations and African leaders to promote mutual economic growth.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Colonial powers sought to transform Africans into consumers of European industrial goods, contributing to the economic exploitation of the continent.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Prior to colonialism, leaders such as Bwana Heri had no involvement in collecting taxes within their territories.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Otto von Bismarck, the German Chancellor, orchestrated the Berlin Conference with the intention of fairly distributing African territories among various European countries.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

European nations avoided investing surplus capital in Africa due to the high risks and low potential returns associated with the continent.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The demarcation of Africa into colonies by European countries occurred after the Berlin Conference.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The competition for African colonies among European nations was minimal, with territories being divided peacefully through mutual agreement.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Coastal areas of Eastern and Western Africa were less desirable to European powers due to logistical challenges and limited access to resources.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The colonial occupation and partitioning of Africa was completed by the early 1870s, marking a swift end to European interest on the continent.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

France, Britain, and Spain were among the European nations that attended the Berlin Conference.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A primary goal of colonizing Africa was to alleviate Europe's economic challenges such as shortages of raw materials, limited access to cheap labor, restricted market, and lack of investment opportunities.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

European's Scramble for Africa involved the nations competing for regions with favorable climatic conditions, rich soil, and essential bodies of water such as rivers and lakes.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Nile, Zambezi, and Congo rivers were of strategic importance to European powers due to their navigability and potential for trade and transportation.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lake Turkana, Tanganyika, and Chad were among the significant African great lakes that European nations competed to control.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

African heroes were leaders who supported the establishment of colonialism in Africa.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Colonialism involves one nation dominating and controlling another.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

European nations began to establish colonies in Africa after receiving information from explorers, missionaries, and traders.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

African heroes wanted to preserve their dependence economically, politically, socially and militarily.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Colonialism only affects the political aspects of a nation.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Germany was one of the European nations that established colonies in Africa.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The events described took place in the 21st century.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Africans never used traditional weapons in resistance.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

King Menelik II of Ethiopia lost the war against Italian invaders.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

African heroes did not contribute to resisting European invasion.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Mazrui united ethnic groups in Mombasa to resist British invasion.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

European nations sought areas with fertile land for settlement, agriculture, and livestock keeping.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The River Zambezi was a navigable river that European nations scrambled for.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lake Victoria was one of the great lakes that European nations competed for.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Berlin Conference was held in 1844 and 1845.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Otto von Bismarck, the German Chancellor, called the Berlin Conference.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The United States of America attended the Berlin Conference.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Berlin Conference involved drawing a map of Europe and dividing it into colonies.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The colonial occupation of Africa began in the late 1890s.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

After the Berlin Conference, European nations gave Africa independence.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Urabi Pasha led resistance in Egypt in 1882.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

African heroes were indifferent to foreign invasion.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

African heroes were willing to negotiate with colonial powers to secure personal gain.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Africans resisted colonial conquests to protect their natural resources.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

African heroes aimed to disrupt peace and security in their regions.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

African heroes sought to protect the natural resources of their homelands.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Europeans paid African workers high wages to encourage productivity.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Colonialism aimed to empower Africans economically and politically.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Colonialism introduced equality and fairness into African societies.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Preserving their independence was one reason African heroes resisted colonial conquests.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

African heroes welcomed European influence in their societies.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Africans readily accepted taxation by European colonizers.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tax in cash required every adult person to pay tax in the form of money.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

African heroes did not care about protecting their people.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

African heroes valued the autonomy of their societies.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tax in labour allowed people without cash to work on colonial projects as tax payment.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tax in kind required people to pay taxes using electronic money transfers.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Europeans aimed to empower local African leaders through colonialism.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

African resistance to colonialism was solely based on economic factors.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which geographical feature was most sought after by European colonizers for transportation purposes?

<p>Navigable rivers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What motivated European nations to seek areas with good climatic conditions in Africa?

<p>Settlement, agriculture, and livestock keeping (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the great lakes is mentioned in the text?

<p>Lake Victoria (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?

<p>To divide Africa among European powers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which European leader is most associated with calling the Berlin Conference?

<p>Otto von Bismarck (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the general time period in which African heroes resisted colonial conquests?

<p>Late 19th and early 20th century (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following European nations attended the Berlin Conference?

<p>Britain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action did the European nations take after the Berlin Conference?

<p>They established their rule in Africa. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reason motivated African heroes to resist colonial invasion?

<p>To preserve their independence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the colonial occupation and conquest of Africa primarily take place?

<p>Late 1880s and throughout the 1890s (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following countries is NOT listed as a nation that established colonies in Africa?

<p>Spain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term 'colonialism'?

<p>A process through which one nation dominates another. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a direct result of the European powers drawing the map of Africa?

<p>Division of the continent into colonies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors provided information to European nations that allowed them to establish colonies in Africa?

<p>Information from explorers, missionaries, and traders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During what part of the 19th century did Europeans decide to establish colonies in Africa?

<p>Second half (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did African heroes mobilize their people to resist?

<p>Colonial invasion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key trait of African heroes who resisted colonialism?

<p>Hate for colonial domination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which leader is known for resisting European invasion in Ethiopia?

<p>King Menelik II (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A primary goal of African heroes was:

<p>To maintain their independence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a primary reason for the failure of African resistance movements against European colonization?

<p>Lack of unity among African communities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did African heroes want to safeguard in their regions?

<p>Peace and security (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

African heroes were prepared to do what for their territories?

<p>Die fighting (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did some Africans play in aiding European colonizers?

<p>They sided with the colonizers against other African groups. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What motivated African heroes to resist colonial conquests?

<p>To preserve African independence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did weakened societies affect the ability to resist European colonization?

<p>They could not effectively resist the Europeans. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what ways did Europeans want to dominate Africa during colonialism?

<p>Economically, politically, socially, and militarily (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did African heroes value most about their societies?

<p>Their deep love, patriotism, for their societies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one reason Europeans forced Africans to pay taxes?

<p>To fund the colonial government and its institutions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Europeans hope to achieve by making Africans pay taxes?

<p>To make them work in European economic investments (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key goal for African Leaders?

<p>To protect natural resources (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides military reasons, why did African leaders not want European colonialism?

<p>They wanted to maintain economic control. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What valuable goods were Africans forced to give to the colonial government?

<p>Cattle or goats (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did some African leaders resist colonial invaders?

<p>To protect their trading interests (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Urabi Pasha resisted colonial rule in which area?

<p>Egypt (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area were leaders such as Chief Abushiri associated with?

<p>The coastal areas of Tanzania (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did leaders like Chief Abushiri control?

<p>Long-distance trade routes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What activity was conducted along caravan routes?

<p>Slave trade dealings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one way that pre-colonial leaders obtained wealth?

<p>By collecting taxes from traders (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did colonialism threaten for African leaders?

<p>Their pre-colonial commercial interests (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one major result of Africans unwillingness to pay taxes?

<p>They united to resist colonialism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the role Africans played in the German East Africa's Advisory Council?

<p>They were entirely excluded from membership in the Advisory Council. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the German administration to divide German East Africa into districts?

<p>To simplify the administration of the territory. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the Governor of a German colony and the Secretary of Colonies in Berlin?

<p>The Governor assisted and reported directly to the Secretary of Colonies. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a local resident of German East Africa had a grievance with a colonial policy, to whom would they likely address their concerns first?

<p>The District Commissioner at the local headquarters. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the role of District Commissioners (DCs) contribute to maintaining German colonial power?

<p>DCs ensured peace and security, enforcing colonial directives within their districts. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which administrative action would most effectively consolidate German control over a newly acquired region within German East Africa?

<p>Appointing a District Commissioner to oversee the region. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the extent of German knowledge of the territory based on the division into 24 districts by 1914?

<p>Extensive knowledge, indicating a detailed understanding of the region's geography and demographics. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the shift in political allegiances after the January 1961 election impact the balance of power between ASP and the ZNP/ZPPP coalition?

<p>The defection of members led to a temporary equilibrium, necessitating another election. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the rationale behind the colonial state's decision to increase the number of seats in ZNP and ZPPP strongholds before the June 1963 election?

<p>To strategically influence the election outcome in favor of the ZNP and ZPPP coalition. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the immediate consequence of the ASP's complaints about rigging and unfairness in the June 1961 election?

<p>The complaints were dismissed, and the coalition government led by Mohamed Shamte remained in power. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering the sequence of elections, what can be inferred about the political climate during this period?

<p>An environment of intense political competition, marred by accusations of foul play and strategic manipulation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the voter base shift between the January 1961 and June 1963 elections, considering the election results?

<p>The electorate experienced a large increase in voter amount but the percentage of votes remained largely the same. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following strategies did Mkwawa employ to resist the German forces after the battle in Kalenga?

<p>He adopted guerrilla warfare tactics, launching attacks from the forests after retreating from Kalenga. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Battle of Lugalo in the Hehe resistance against German colonialism?

<p>It was the site of the Hehe's initial victory where German forces suffered significant losses. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action did the German forces take upon finding Mkwawa's body, and what was the later consequence of this action?

<p>They beheaded him and took his head to Germany, later returning his skull to Tanzania in 1954. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides military resistance, which other action could be viewed as Mkwawa's final act of defiance against German colonial rule?

<p>Committing suicide rather than surrendering to the Germans. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What inference can be made about the impact of the Hehe resistance on the German colonial efforts in Tanzania?

<p>The resistance significantly delayed and strained German colonial advances. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way did the Yao resistance under Chief Machemba differ from the Hehe resistance under Mkwawa?

<p>The Yao resistance occurred later and ended in defeat, while Mkwawa committed suicide to avoid capture. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering the forms of resistance employed by the Hehe, Yao and Gogo, What conclusion can be drawn about Tanzanian responses to German colonization?

<p>Tanzanians displayed varied and persistent resistance. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What might explain the German's decision to behead Mkwawa and take his head back to Germany?

<p>To demonstrate their total military power and domination over the conquered people. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering the context of resistance movements led by figures like Mkwawa and Machemba, how did geography influence the effectiveness and sustainability of their resistance?

<p>Access to forests allowed resisters to sustain long-term guerrilla warfare, while open plains exposed them to superior German weaponry. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary objective of the Arab Association formed in Zanzibar during the 1920s?

<p>To preserve the established advantages and positions of Arabs in Zanzibar. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following associations in Zanzibar had close ties with the Tanganyika African Association?

<p>The African Association. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguished the Shirazi Association from the other associations formed in Zanzibar?

<p>It was formed exclusively by indigenous Africans identifying as Shirazi. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the British stance towards the Zanzibar Nationalist Party (ZNP)?

<p>The British favored the party, supporting its political goals. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What central goal defined the Zanzibar Nationalist Party's (ZNP) political agenda?

<p>To transform Zanzibar into an Arab-dominated territory. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering the racial dynamics in Zanzibar's political landscape, how did race primarily influence political affiliations?

<p>Race defined the primary basis for political association and party formation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the formation of political parties in Zanzibar reflect the earlier establishment of associations?

<p>Political parties evolved from associations but maintained similar divisions based on race and interests. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way did Tanganyika's independence movement influence Zanzibar's struggle for rights and freedom?

<p>Tanganyika's movement inspired and indirectly supported Zanzibar's efforts through shared associations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Zanzibar Nationalist Party (ZNP) aim to secure its political objectives?

<p>By seeking to make Zanzibar an Arab territory, thereby consolidating Arab dominance. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Mwl Julius Kambarage Nyerere's role in the Zanzibar's independence?

<p>He became president of Tanganyika one day after it's independence. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Despite nearly all Tanzanian societies opposing colonialism, the degree of resistance varied. What factor most influenced the intensity of resistance efforts?

<p>The extent of existing social and political cohesion within a society. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Maji Maji War is considered the most significant uprising against German colonial rule in German East Africa (1905-1907). Which of the following contributed most to its widespread impact?

<p>The unification of numerous ethnic groups under a shared spiritual belief. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Kinjekitile Ngwale, a traditional healer, played a crucial role in the Maji Maji War by instilling the belief that German bullets would turn into water. What was the primary effect of this belief on the Tanzanian people?

<p>It fostered a sense of unity and courage, encouraging them to fight against the Germans. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Maji Maji War spread to numerous regions in German East Africa, including Rufiji, Kilosa, and Morogoro. What does this widespread conflict suggest about the nature of German colonial rule in the early 20th century?

<p>German colonial policies sparked widespread discontent and resistance across different regions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Matumbi people initiated resistance to German colonial rule by refusing to cultivate cotton. Why would the cultivation of cotton be a point of contention that sparked armed conflict?

<p>Cotton cultivation was viewed as forced labor that primarily benefited the German colonizers. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Between 1890 and 1903, there were over 50 wars of resistance against German colonial rule in Tanzania. What does this indicate about early German colonial administration?

<p>German administration faced widespread rejection from various Tanzanian societies. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the belief, popularized by Kinjekitile Ngwale, that bullets would turn to water MOST affect the progression of the Maji Maji War?

<p>It inspired widespread participation in the rebellion, despite the risks. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Maji Maji War involved diverse ethnic groups such as the Ngoni, Yao, and Matumbi. What underlying factor MOST likely facilitated cooperation among these groups against German rule?

<p>Shared dissatisfaction with German colonial policies and a desire for self-governance. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the Maji Maji rebellion had been successful in driving out the German colonizers, which long-term outcome would most likely have occurred in the region?

<p>Increased competition and conflicts among different ethnic groups for power and resources. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the actions of Kinjekitile Ngwale primarily affect existing power structures within the Tanzanian communities involved in the Maji Maji War?

<p>They challenged existing social hierarchies by uniting diverse groups under a new spiritual banner. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason the German colonial government favored Arabs and Swahili people from the coast as Jumbes, Akidas, or Liwalis?

<p>Their ability to read and write, which facilitated administration. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best represents the shift in power experienced by local African chiefs under German colonial rule?

<p>They continued to be given titles but served under the direction of the Jumbes, Akidas, or Liwalis. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A Jumbe, Akida, or Liwali notices increased resistance to tax collection in their area. According to their duties, what should they primarily do?

<p>Report the situation to the District Commissioner as a threat to colonial security. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the administrative structure of the German colonial government affect the social hierarchy within Tanzanian society?

<p>It created a rigid hierarchy with European officials at the top and local populations at the bottom. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the role of Jumbes, Akidas, or Liwalis in supporting colonial economic activities?

<p>Mobilizing laborers to work on plantations or infrastructure projects. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the hierarchical structure of German colonial administration suggest about their approach to governance in Tanzania?

<p>It demonstrates a top-down, bureaucratic system focused on control and resource extraction. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A District Commissioner requires increased labor for a new road construction project. How would the Jumbe, Akida, or Liwali typically contribute to this effort?

<p>By mobilizing laborers from their area of jurisdiction to work on the road. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary function of the German colonial administrative structure in German East Africa?

<p>To facilitate economic exploitation and resource extraction. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the economic relationship between German colonizers and the people of German East Africa?

<p>Exploitation of resources and labor to benefit the German economy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors most significantly undermined the unified resistance of African ethnic groups during the Maji Maji War?

<p>A lack of coordinated strategy and localized fighting approaches among various African groups hindering collaborative efforts. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the German colonial administration primarily seek to benefit from agricultural plantations in German East Africa?

<p>By securing cheap labor and resources to support the German economy. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the violent 'pacification' strategies employed by the Germans directly contribute to long-term instability in Southern Tanzania following the Maji Maji War?

<p>Through the widespread destruction of farms and food granaries, leading to prolonged famine and displacement. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way did the decline of local political authorities impact the socio-political landscape of Tanzania after the Maji Maji resistance?

<p>It led to a power vacuum, allowing the German colonial administration to exert greater direct control and suppress future uprisings. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides economic exploitation, what other motivation drove German colonization efforts in East Africa?

<p>Securing markets for industrial goods and investment opportunities for surplus capital. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Imagine a scenario where a new, highly valuable mineral is discovered in German East Africa. How would the German colonial administration likely respond?

<p>Implement policies to control and exploit the mineral resources for Germany's economic gain. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best characterizes the strategic shift in German administrative policy following the Maji Maji War, and what was its primary intention?

<p>Introduction of cash crop cultivation to integrate local communities into the colonial economy and reduce incentives for resistance. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of African labor in the colonial economy established by the Germans in East Africa?

<p>Cheap workforce for agricultural plantations and mines. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering both the causes and effects of the Maji Maji War, which factor most profoundly influenced the ability of Tanzanian communities to recover economically and socially in the years immediately following the conflict?

<p>The sustained loss of life and displacement, which disrupted agricultural production and community structures. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the lasting impact of German economic policies implemented in German East Africa?

<p>The entrenchment of economic dependency and exploitation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the raw materials extracted from German East Africa contribute to the broader economic goals of German colonization?

<p>They supplied German industries and fueled economic growth in the colonizing country. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given that the Germans sought to exploit a variety of resources, which of the following scenarios best illustrates their approach to maximizing profit in German East Africa?

<p>Creating a system of forced labor for resource extraction. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the imposition of taxes by the Germans contribute to the Maji Maji war?

<p>Failure to pay taxes resulted in public humiliation and imprisonment, inciting anger and resistance. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best explains how German corporal punishment of local leaders fueled resentment leading to the Maji Maji war?

<p>Public punishment of local leaders discouraged them from supporting the German administration, fostering resistance. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the direct impact of forced labor policies implemented by the Germans on the local population in Tanganyika?

<p>It led to widespread anger and resistance due to unpaid labor and mandatory cotton cultivation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the German's dictatorial practices, particularly corporal punishment, contribute to the Maji Maji war?

<p>It instilled fear and resentment among the local population, fostering resistance. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which German action most directly suppressed the rights and autonomy of the Tanzanian people, fostering resistance?

<p>Enforcing forced labor, levying heavy taxes, and administering public corporal punishment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way did the forced cultivation of cotton by the Germans directly lead to increased resistance among the people of Tanganyika?

<p>It disrupted existing agricultural practices and was unpaid, creating resentment. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the differential treatment by Germans (compared to local leaders) under colonial directives contribute to the Maji Maji war?

<p>Tanganyikans felt injustice when they realized Germans were benefitting, but they were not (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering the various factors that led to the Maji Maji war, which best explains the role of local leaders (chiefs, Jumbes, and Akidas)?

<p>They were sometimes publicly punished, which undermined their authority and made them resentful. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the German colonial policy of levying taxes have on the social dynamics within Tanganyika?

<p>It caused social divisions due to public shaming and imprisonment for failure to pay. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which long-term effect did forcing locals to grow cotton have on social structures?

<p>New forms of farming and production created a new class of labourers. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best explains why the Maji Maji War is considered the most significant uprising in German East Africa?

<p>It involved a large number of diverse ethnic groups across a wide geographical area. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Kinjekitile Ngwale's role in the Maji Maji War was primarily to:

<p>Instill belief in the people that sacred water would protect them from German bullets. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial trigger of the Maji Maji War in the Matumbi highlands?

<p>The forced cultivation of cotton. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering that the Maji Maji War spread to various regions, which of the following was NOT specifically mentioned as an area affected by the war?

<p>Dodoma (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was the Maji Maji War named 'Maji Maji'?

<p>Because of the widespread belief that German bullets would turn into water. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the participation of ethnic groups such as the Matumbi, Ngoni, and Yao in the Maji Maji War suggest about anti-colonial resistance in Tanzania?

<p>Resistance was widespread and involved diverse ethnic groups uniting against a common enemy. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Kinjekitile Ngwale's traditional role as a healer influence the Maji Maji rebellion?

<p>It enabled him to gain the trust of the people and inspire them with the belief in the protective power of 'Maji'. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the level of Tanzanian societal opposition to colonialism based on the wars of resistance between 1890 and 1903?

<p>There was widespread opposition to German colonial rule, though the degree of resistance varied. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the Maji Maji War had been successful in driving out the German colonizers, what might have been a likely long-term consequence for the participating Tanzanian societies?

<p>The potential for greater self-determination and control over their resources and governance. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering the belief that bullets would turn into water, what does this suggest about the spiritual or psychological dimension of the Maji Maji War?

<p>Spiritual beliefs and psychological factors played a significant role in mobilizing and sustaining the resistance. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tanganyika gained independence on December 9th, 1961.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mwl Julius Kambarage Nyerere assumed the presidency of Tanganyika in 1961.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The struggle for independence in Zanzibar was initiated by associations in the 1930s and 1940s.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Arab Association in Zanzibar was formed in the 1940s to promote African welfare.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Shirazi Association was formed by indigenous Africans to fight for their rights and welfare.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The governor was a political and military leader of the colony.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Advisory Council consisted of Africans.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

All German colonies were under the Secretary of Colonies, whose office was in London.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Each colony was under a president.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

By 1914, there were 24 districts in German East Africa.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Each district was under a District Manager.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

District Commissioners ensured peace and security in their districts.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

TANU's primary goal was to divide the people of Tanganyika.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The United Tanganyika Party (UTP) was formed in 1956.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The British colonial government heavily supported TANU.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

European and Asian businessmen were among the founding members of UTP.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mr. Zuberi Mtemvu led the African National Congress (ANC).

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

ANC was formed due to disagreements among UTP members.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

All Muslim National Union of Tanganyika (AMNUT) aimed to exclude muslims from education.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

TANU won all the general elections in 1958, 1959, and 1960.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The 1960 election led to the formation of a permanent government.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mwl Julius Kambarage Nyerere was appointed as Prime Minister in May 1961.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Each province was divided into smaller administrative units called counties.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Each district was administered by a Regional Manager.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Local chiefs were officials of the colonial government.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Among the Ngoni, local chiefs were known as Mtemi.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Local communities never resisted colonial rule.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Local chiefs were responsible for implementing directives from the District Commissioners.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mafumu were assistants to the chiefs among the Ndali and Nyakyusa.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Maji Maji war exemplifies resistance to colonial rule.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Peasant cooperative societies were formed to support colonial exploitation.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The British provided colonial education to all Africans.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Peasant societies fought for fair prices for their crops.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Most of the children who attended colonial schools were from the families of clerks and teachers.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Schools in Tanganyika were run only by the colonial government.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Bukoba-Buhaya Union (BBU) was established in 1924.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Kilimanjaro Native Cooperative Union (KNCU) was established in 1926.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Usambara Native Growers Association (UNGA) was founded in 1931.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Ngaka Coffee Growers Association (NCGA) was established in 1935.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Victoria Federation of Cooperative Union (VFCU) was formed in 1954.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Nyanza Cooperative Union (NCU) was established in 1955.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Colonial hunting practices had no impact on the natural resources of the colonies.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Germans focused their infrastructure investments solely on road construction within German East Africa.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The central railway constructed by the Germans went from Tanga to Moshi.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The British extended the railway line from Moshi to Arusha after the Germans initially built it from Tanga to Moshi.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Colonial transport infrastructure was primarily built to promote tourism in the colonies.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Import-substitution industries in German East Africa processed raw materials to reduce their volume.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Germans only invested in large-scale industries in German East Africa and ignored the smaller ones.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ZNP and ZPPP coalition was prevented from forming a government after the ASP complained of rigging.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Zanzibar's independence on December 10, 1963, primarily benefited the African majority.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sheikh Abed Amani Karume became the Sultan of Zanzibar after the revolution.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

ASP used peaceful negotiations to address their grievances about the election results.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tanganyika and Zanzibar united on April 26, 1964, five months after the Zanzibar Revolution, to form the United Republic of Tanzania.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tanganyika gained independence from British colonialism on December 9th, 1961.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mwl Julius Kambarage Nyerere assumed the presidency of Tanganyika immediately after its independence in 1961.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The struggle for rights and freedom in Zanzibar began in the 1950s, mirroring Tanganyika's independence movement.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The political efforts for independence in Zanzibar were notably based on economic class divisions.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Arab Union in Zanzibar was established in the 1920s to promote economic cooperation between Arab and African traders.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Establishing cotton and sisal-processing industries aimed to increase the volume and expenses of transporting goods from farms to the coast.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The African Association in Zanzibar, formed in 1934, primarily focused on promoting cultural exchange programs with mainland Tanganyika.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Colonial education in German East Africa exclusively served the purpose of training Africans to become religious leaders.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The primary focus of the German colonial schools was to teach students up to Standard Seven.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Shirazi Association was established to ensure equal access to education for all indigenous children.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Children from all social classes were equally represented in the colonial schools established by the German government.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Zanzibar, political parties were formed based on shared professional backgrounds at the beginning of the independence struggle.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Zanzibar Nationalist Party (ZNP), formed in 1953, sought to transform Zanzibar into a European protectorate.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Graduates from colonial schools who acquired reading, writing, and arithmetic skills were typically appointed to high-ranking positions within the colonial civil service.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In 1914, the German colonial government had more schools than the Christian missionaries.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The British authorities were against the Zanzibar Nationalist Party (ZNP) due to its anti-colonial stance.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Christian missionaries provided no educational services in German East Africa.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Maji Maji war primarily affected areas illustrated in Figure 8.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The number of students that attended the schools established by Christian Missionaries was higher than those of schools established by the German colonial government..

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

One of the primary reasons for the Maji Maji war was the fact that the Germans paid fair wages to the locals for growing cotton.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A significant aim of colonial education was to promote local African culture and traditions.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The German administration in East Africa was characterized by democratic governance, allowing public discourse and freedom of expression.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Maji Maji rebellion was triggered in part by the imposition of taxes by German authorities, leading to widespread public humiliation and imprisonment for those who failed to pay.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Chiefs, Jumbes, and Akidas were exempt from punishment under the German East Africa's legal framework, maintaining their respected status and autonomy.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The economic policies of the German colonial government focused on empowering local Tanganyikans by providing equal opportunities in trade and agriculture.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The imposition of taxes by the German administration was aimed at funding infrastructure projects that exclusively benefited the indigenous population.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The German colonial regime fostered a culture of open dialogue by inviting local leaders to participate in policy-making and governance.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Punishments under German rule were standardized, and the intensity of the punishment was proportionate to the severity of the 'crime'.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The forced cultivation of cotton by the German colonial administration led to economic prosperity and improved living standards for the local population of Tanganyika.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Advisory Council to the governor included both German and African members.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Secretary of Colonies, who was based in Berlin, directly oversaw all German colonies.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

German East Africa was divided into 30 districts by 1914 to streamline administration.

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District Commissioners reported to the Secretary of Colonies, bypassing the governor.

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The primary role of District Commissioners was to foster economic growth through trade agreements.

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The governor held both political and economic power within the colony.

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Districts such as Bismarckburg and Wilhelm were created to complicate the administration of the territory.

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German colonialists fairly compensated Africans for their land during the colonial era.

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The wages paid to African laborers by the Germans were considered fair and equitable, reflecting the amount of work performed.

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Sisal plantations were primarily located in the inland regions of German East Africa.

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During German colonial rule, tea plantations were exclusively established in the Kilimanjaro region.

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German colonialists demonstrated respect and appreciation for African culture, integrating it into their administration and social practices.

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Christian missionaries respected African cultural traditions and beliefs, coexisting peacefully with traditional healers and religious practices.

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Cotton production during the German colonial period was limited to the Mwanza region.

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The colonial economy in German East Africa involved the importation of industrial goods and the exportation of raw materials.

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The Maji Maji war was primarily ignited by a single, isolated incident of colonial exploitation, rather than a combination of grievances.

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Mining activities during the colonial period focused on large-scale extraction of iron ore.

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Colonial hunters in German East Africa primarily targeted elephants for their meat, rather than ivory.

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Coffee plantations were only established in areas close to the coast of German East Africa.

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Colonial trade primarily involved exporting manufactured goods from German East Africa to Europe.

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Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Mikumi and Selous were important sisal producing regions during the colonial period.

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Chief Abushiri initially evaded capture by seeking refuge in Usagara, but was later apprehended by German colonial forces.

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Bwana Heri's resistance against German invasion persisted for a longer duration compared to Chief Abushiri's.

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Makunganya, operating from Kilwa, posed a significant resistance to German colonial rule in the southern areas.

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Mangi Sina of Kibosho and Mangi Meli of Moshi spearheaded the opposition to German colonial intrusion exclusively during the 1880s.

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Von Bullow, a German military commander, met his demise at the hands of Mangi Meli's forces in 1893, prompting immediate German retaliation.

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Mtemi Isike, Mwana Kayugi, and Mtemi Mirambo were instrumental figures in orchestrating resistance against German colonialism within the eastern regions of Tanzania.

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Mtemi Mirambo was captured in his stronghold, leading to the swift collapse of Nyamwezi resistance against German colonial forces.

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The public execution of Chief Abushiri instilled fear and suppressed any further resistance against German rule throughout Tanzania.

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The downfall of Abushiri's military power was expedited by Major von Wissmann's arrival and subsequent actions.

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Following his defeat, Bwana Heri was apprehended and met the same fate as Abushiri, being publicly executed to deter further uprisings.

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The Maji Maji war primarily affected areas in modern-day Kenya, driven by resistance to British colonial rule.

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A primary economic grievance leading to the Maji Maji war was the German administration's policy of forced labor, specifically in the cultivation of cotton without any compensation to the local population.

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German colonial administrators fostered positive relationships with local leaders, offering them incentives and autonomy to ensure the smooth implementation of colonial directives.

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The imposition of taxes by the German colonial administration was minimal and largely symbolic, designed only to encourage participation in the formal economy.

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The Maji Maji rebellion was quelled swiftly due to the technological superiority of the local forces, leading to minimal casualties on both sides.

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The Maji Maji war was exclusively triggered by economic factors like forced labor and taxation, with no influence from cultural or spiritual beliefs.

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The German colonial government abolished corporal punishment in response to local grievances, leading to improved relations before the Maji Maji war.

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The Maji Maji war saw a united front of all ethnic groups in Tanganyika, setting aside their differences to collectively resist German colonial rule.

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The leaders who replaced chiefs, Jumbes, and Akidas were exempt from the harsh punishments inflicted on local leaders by the German administration.

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Flashcards

Pre-Colonial Interactions

Relationships between Tanzanians, Europeans, and Asians before the colonial era.

Asian Visitors

People from Asia, including those from the Middle East and Far East, who interacted with Tanzanians.

Monsoon Winds

Winds in the Indian Ocean that aided navigation between Tanzania and Asia.

Northeast Monsoon Winds (NEMW)

Winds blowing from Asia to East Africa from November to April.

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Southeast Monsoon Winds (SEMW)

Winds blowing from the East African coast to Asia from May to October.

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Dhows

The type of ships used by Asian traders to navigate the Indian Ocean.

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Facilitating Factor

Monsoon winds like the Northeast and Southeast winds.

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Indian Ocean's Role

Connected East Africa and Asia, enabling interaction and trade.

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Natural Harbors

Natural formations that allowed ships to dock easily.

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East African Trade Goods

Slaves, ivory, gold and others.

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Motives for Interaction

Primarily economic (trade) and social.

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Asian Traders' Goal

To acquire commodities like slaves, wax and ivory.

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Asian Trade Goods

Clothes, porcelains, iron tools, carpets, rice, guns and bullets.

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Nature of Trade

Traders Asian brought to Tanzania were less valuable than those which they took from Tanzania. This trade was, therefore, unequal and exploitative in nature.

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Chotara Meaning

Swahili word for children born from interactions with foreigners, originating from Hindi.

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Spread of Islam in Tanzania

Around the 9th and 10th centuries, Arab traders converted some communities in Tanzania.

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Early Tanzanian Muslim Centers

Unguja, Pemba, Kilwa and Tanga.

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Islam's Spread Inland

Extended to Ujiji due to trade expansion from the coast into the interior.

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Aspects of Arabic Culture

Dressing styles, architectural designs, money and languages

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Swahili civilization

Integration of Asian (Arab) culture and Tanzanian culture.

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Expressions of Swahili Civilization

Seen in dressing, eating, and architecture.

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Town Development Cause

Towns developed due to growing commercial and social interactions

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Early Tanzanian Trade Towns

Unguja, Pemba, Kilwa, Bagamoyo and Tanga.

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Towns' Significance

Became important trading and cultural centers, home to rich merchants.

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European Motives in Africa

Europeans sought raw materials, cheap labor, markets and investment locations in Africa.

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Industrial Revolution

The large-scale shift from hand tools to machines in production.

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Colonialism

Establishing control over foreign territories for economic and political gain.

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Why colonialism in Tanzania?

The reasons were the growing demands of the Industrial Revolution in Europe

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European Colonial Powers

Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Belgium and Portugal.

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Portuguese Forts/Garrisons

Military strongholds established by the Portuguese along the East African coast.

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Fort Jesus

A major Portuguese fort located in Mombasa.

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Portuguese Trade Items

Goods such as slaves, ivory, and gold.

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Portuguese Controlled Ocean

The ocean controlled by the Portuguese, disrupting old trade routes.

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Overthrowers of Portuguese

Groups that overthrew the Portuguese in East Africa.

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Capital relocation year

Year when the Oman rulers moved their capital to Zanzibar.

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Capital of Oman Rulers

City to which the Oman rulers moved their capital.

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New European Contacts

The European countries that started interacting with East Africa after the decline of Portuguese rule.

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European Desired Goods

An item Europeans desired.

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Facilitator of European Trade

The person through whom Europeans obtained commodities.

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Monsoon Winds Dynamic

Winds that facilitated trade and travel across the Indian Ocean using dhows.

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Natural Harbors Defined

Coastal areas with deep, sheltered waters ideal for docking trading ships (dhows).

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East African Exports

Goods such as slaves, ivory, and gold that attracted traders to the East African coast.

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Main Interaction Motives

The primary driver was trade in commodities; social interaction was another.

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Tanzanian Trade Exports

Included slaves, wax, ivory, rhino horns, animal skins and shells.

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Asian Trade Imports

Goods such as clothes, porcelains, iron tools, carpets, rice, guns and bullets that traders brought to Tanzania.

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Social Motive

Spread of Islam and its culture as a primary driver for interaction

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Islam Spread

Conversion of Tanzanians to Islam in coastal regions

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Key Islamic Centers

Coastal regions where many Tanzanians converted to Islam

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Mosque Building

Construction of these structures accompanied the spread of Islam

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Islamic Cultures

Cultural influences and practices that arrived with Islam.

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Oman-Arabs economic goal

To obtain commodities such as slaves, ivory and gold

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Economic goals

Conduct trade

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Location of spread of Islam

The East African coast

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Agents of colonialism

Europeans sent to gather info on Africa's resources.

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Role of Explorers

People who sought information about Africa’s potential.

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Explorers' Objectives

Fertile land, good weather, minerals, navigable rivers, and lakes.

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Cash Crop Land Uses

To grow crops like tea, coffee, cotton, sunflower, rubber, and sisal.

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Why Exploit Population

Large groups for work, and also, marketplaces for trade.

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Chotara Origin

Swahili word referring to children of mixed heritage, originating from Hindi.

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Cause of Islam Spread

Commercial interactions with Arab traders led to the conversion of Tanzanians to Islam.

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Emergence of Muslim Communities

Muslim social communities emerged in coastal areas due to the spread of Islam.

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Inland Islam Expansion

Islam spread inland due to the expanding trade between the coast and the interior.

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Introduced Arabic Cultural Aspects

Dressing styles, architecture, money, and languages were introduced by Arabs.

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Result: Swahili Civilization

Integration of Asian culture and Tanzanian culture, seen in dressing, eating and architecture.

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Examples of Early Trade Towns

Unguja, Pemba, Kilwa, Bagamoyo, and Tanga.

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Greco-Roman Interactions

The earliest Europeans to interact with the coast of Tanzania, starting in the first century AD.

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Greco-Roman Trade Relations

Commercial connections that existed between the coast of East Africa and the sea between Southern Europe and Northern Africa.

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Portuguese Interactions

A European nation that established interactions with Tanzanian and other East African coastal communities in the late 15th century.

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Vasco da Gama

An explorer who pioneered Portuguese arrival on the Tanzanian coast during the late 15th century.

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Pre-Portuguese Trade

Thriving trading relations that existed between Tanzania and Asia when the Portuguese arrived.

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Portuguese Goal

The Portuguese objective upon arriving on the Tanzanian coast.

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Portuguese Actions

Consequences of Portuguese wanting to control existing trade relations between Tanzania and Asia.

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Portuguese Conquests

East African coastal city states conquered by the Portuguese.

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End of Arab Trade Dominance

Arab traders did not sit idly by as the Protuguese took over,

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15th Century Portuguese Era

The era of Portuguese activity on the East African coast.

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Indian Ocean's Connectivity

The ocean that linked Tanzania and Asia, facilitating interaction and trade.

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Excellent Natural Harbors

Coastal locations with natural formations ideal for docking trading ships.

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Valuable Trade Commodities

Slaves, ivory, and gold, were examples of goods attracting traders to East Africa.

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Main Motives for Interaction

Primarily economic (trade), also social.

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Tanzanian Exports

Slaves, wax, ivory, rhino horns, animal skins, shells, etc.

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Asian Imports

Clothes, porcelains, iron tools, carpets, rice, guns and bullets.

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Who was Carl Peters?

A German trader who signed dubious treaties with local chiefs in Tanzania.

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What is GEACO?

The company represented by Carl Peters that operated in Tanzania.

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Who was Chief Mangungo?

A Tanzanian chief who signed a treaty with Carl Peters, unknowingly giving Germans access to territory.

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What are dubious treaties?

Agreements signed between Carl Peters and local chiefs that were used to justify German colonization.

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What is colonization?

The process by which European powers gained control over Tanzania in the late 19th century.

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Rise of city states

Political outcome of interactions between Tanzania, the Middle East, and Asia, resulting in structured governance.

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Kilwa's Significance

Kilwa was the wealthiest and most powerful coastal city state in the 14th century.

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Kilwa's innovation

Kilwa issued its own currency, signifying economic sophistication and independence.

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Standing armies

A defense force maintained by each city state for security, tax collection, and protection of rulers and merchants.

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Army's purposes

To keep peace, collect taxes, and safeguard the ruling class.

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Early European countries

Portugal, Greece and Holland.

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Motives

The primary motivators for early European visits to East Africa.

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Precious metals

A vital resource sought by Europeans in East Africa.

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Early European Arrivals

The earliest Europeans to arrive on the coast of Tanzania in the first century AD.

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Portuguese Arrival

A European nation that established interactions with Tanzanian and other East African coastal communities in the late 15th century.

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Vasco da Gama's Role

An explorer who pioneered Portuguese arrival on the Tanzanian coast during the late 15th century.

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Pre-Existing Tanzania-Asia Trade

Thriving trading relations that existed between Tanzania and Asia when the Portuguese arrived.

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Portuguese Control Aim

The Portuguese objective upon arriving on the Tanzanian coast.

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Key Portuguese Conquests

East African coastal city states conquered by the Portuguese.

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Reason for Conquests

When Portuguese conquered the East African cities.

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Arab traders out

Arab traders were removed by the Portuguese after conquering cities.

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Missionaries in Africa

Agents of colonialism who aimed to convert Africans, introduce Western education, and spread European culture.

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European Traders' Goal

Replace slave trade with trade in agricultural/mineral products needed by European industries.

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Commercial Treaties

Commercial agreements that allowed access to East Africa's interior.

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Sultan of Zanzibar

Controlled commercial interests in Eastern and Central Africa, signing treaties with European powers.

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William Mackinnon

A British trader who operated the British East Africa Company (BEACO).

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BEACO

A prominent trading company that operated in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda.

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Charles Stokes

A British trader involved in commercial activities in Unyanyembe and central Tanzania.

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The Slave Trade

Obstacle to capitalism and human welfare, according to missionaries.

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Missionaries objective

Preparing Africans to accept European culture, economy, and politics.

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Western education

Introducing reading, writing, and arithmetic.

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Converting Africans

Missionaries aimed to convert Africans to Christianity.

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European culture

Missionaries spread their customs in Africa.

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Raw Material Demand

European nations wanted raw materials from Africa to support their industries.

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Emergence of Cash Crops

Crops that became primary sources of income in Tanzania due to interactions with Asian societies.

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Emergence of Merchants

Individuals who facilitated trade by buying goods from locals and selling to Asian traders.

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Exploitation of Resources

The act of exploiting resources marked the beginning of Tanzania's human and natural resources being abused by foreigners.

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Underdevelopment of Tanzania

Tanzania's human and natural resources being taken advantage of by foreigners.

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Growth of Kiswahili

The main language in Tanzania, which grew and incorporated words from the Middle and Far East.

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Kiswahili Loan Words

Some examples are 'nazi', 'karafuu', 'ustaarabu', 'uungwana', 'shikamoo' and 'mwinyi'.

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Intermarriages

Marriages between Asian traders and local Tanzanian women, resulting in children of mixed heritage.

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Prelude to Colonialism

Period marking the intense push by European powers to control Tanzania and East Africa.

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European explorers

Explorers sent by the European powers.

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Missionaries (Colonial Era)

People sent to spread Christianity and influence local communities.

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Traders' (Colonial Era)

Individuals who sought resources and trade opportunities.

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European Determination

Motives of the colonizers.

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Meaning of Colonialism

Economic and political system where one country controls another.

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1st Century

The century when interactions between the East African coast and Greco-Romans started.

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15th century arrival

The century when the Portuguese arrived in Kilwa.

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Who were the Missionaries?

Religious agents who aimed to spread Christianity and abolish slave trade.

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Missionary Sponsors

Christian associations that funded missionaries.

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Zanzibar's Role

Krapf and Rebman missionaries entered the interior through this place.

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First Zanzibar Mission

The year Holy Ghost Fathers built the first mission station in Zanzibar.

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Missionary Aim

Missionaries wanted to spread this religion in East Africa.

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Abolition Advocacy

Missionaries advocated for the end of this practice.

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Magila

A mission station built in Zanzibar by UMCA.

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Moravian Arrival

Missionaries arrived in Rungwe, Tanzania in this year.

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Moravian Stations

One of the places where Moravian Church missionaries built stations

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Lutheran Church (LC)

The missionaries established many mission stations in these regions.

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What were Explorers

Individuals who explored Africa, seeking information about resources.

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Population Exploitation Reasons

A need for many people for labor and trade.

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Reasons of colonialism

Demands and need for raw materials, cheap labor, markets, and investment.

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Raw Materials

Raw materials required by European industries.

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Cheap Laborers

Low-cost workers used for economic activities and projects.

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External Industrial Markets

Places to sell manufactured goods from Europe.

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List of Colonial Powers

Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Belgium and Portugal.

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Unequal Trading Relations

Trade between Tanzania and Asia where Asian traders benefited more.

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Development of Slave Trade

Tanzanians were captured/sold to Middle Eastern traders.

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Human Resource Loss

Loss of Tanzanian people due to the slave trade.

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Introduction of New Crops

New crops introduced to Tanzania from Asia through trade.

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Valuable Tanzanian Goods

Items such as ivory, animal skin, and tortoise shells.

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Objectives of Middle Eastern traders

Middle Eastern traders sought people for labor and service.

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Role of Merchants

Individuals who specialized in trade, connecting local suppliers with Asian traders.

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Resource Exploitation

The unethical act of exploiting natural resources and enslaving people in Tanzania by foreigners.

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Underdevelopment Onset

The negative long-term impact of resource exploitation on Tanzania's development.

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Kiswahili's Growth

The development and expansion of Kiswahili as a result of interactions between Tanzanians and Asians.

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Intermarriages' impact

Marriages between Asian traders and Tanzanian women, leading to mixed heritage.

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Mixed-Race Children

Children born from relationships between Asian traders and Tanzanian women.

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Missionaries

Groups sent to Africa with the aim of converting Africans to Christianity and introducing Western education.

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Missionaries' Trade View

Belief that trade hindered capitalist development and human welfare, advocating for free African agricultural production.

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Western Education Focus

Reading, writing, and arithmetic skills promoted by missionaries.

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Traders' Role

Paved the way for colonialism by seeking agricultural and mineral products for European industries.

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Portuguese Garrisons

Coastal military posts established by Portugal for control.

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Zanzibar Capital Shift Year

1840

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Oman Ruler in Zanzibar

Sultan Seyyid Said

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Former Oman Capital

Muscat

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European Trade Goods (Zanzibar)

Ivory, rhino horns, tortoise shells, cloves, and gold.

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New East African contacts

Europeans

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Portuguese Overthrowers

The Oman Arabs

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Post-Portuguese Traders

Traders from Europe

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Portuguese Rule Era

15th to late 17th century

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Oman Capital

Zanzibar

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Prelude to Colonial Interactions

The period of interactions between European and Tanzanian societies just before colonization, especially during the 1870s and 1880s.

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Colonization Determination

European powers aimed to colonize Tanzania and East Africa, leading them to send people to gather information.

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Types of Colonial Agents

Explorers, missionaries, and traders sent by European powers.

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Interaction Medium

The primary way Tanzania and Europe interacted during the prelude to colonialism.

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European Mission

Looking at Africa to collect information to eventually establish colonies in the region.

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1870-1880 period

The phase when Europeans actively planned to colonize Tanzania and East Africa.

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Colonization Definition

The practice of taking control of a foreign territory to exploit its resources and establish political dominance.

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Why colonization?

The reason the European powers were doing this.

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Where?

Europe.

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Tanzania-Asia Interactions

Relationships between Tanzanians and people from Asia before colonialism.

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Asian Interactors

People from Asia, including the Middle East and Far East, who engaged with Tanzanians.

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Peak Interaction Period

The time period when interaction between Tanzania and Asia was in high gear.

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Origin Countries

Countries in the Middle East and Asia from which people traveled to Tanzania.

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What are Monsoon Winds

Winds in the Indian Ocean that aided navigation between Tanzania and Asia.

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What is NEMW

Winds blowing from Asia to East Africa from November to April

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What is SEMW

Winds blowing from the East African coast to Asia from May to October.

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Monsoon Winds (Trade)

Seasonal winds that facilitated Indian Ocean trade using dhows.

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Key Trade Items

Goods such as slaves, ivory, and gold that attracted traders to the East African coast.

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Primary Drivers

Trade for commodities.

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Unequal Trade

Trade where Asian goods were less valuable than those taken from Tanzania.

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Oman-Arabs economic

To sell goods such as slaves, wax and ivory.

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Colonialism's Cause

European countries began to colonize Tanzania and Africa due to the growing needs of the Industrial Revolution.

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When did European colonialism begin?

Late 19th century

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Major Colonial Nations

Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, and Portugal.

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Europe's Colonial Needs

Raw materials, cheap labor, markets, and investment areas.

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Europe's Goal in Africa

To use Africa as a source of raw materials for their industries.

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Emerging Cash Crops

Crops that gained importance in Tanzania due to interactions with Asian societies.

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Underdevelopment cause

The beginning of Tanzania's underdevelopment.

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Children of Mixed Heritage

Children born from Asian-Tanzanian unions.

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Kiswahili as Communication

Evolved into a key communication tool due to Tanzanian-Asian interactions.

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Merchant Enrichment

Some Arabic or Indian people became wealthy through trade.

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Centralized City States

Political entities with a central governing system that arose in coastal towns.

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Kilwa, Zanzibar and Tanga

Coastal towns that developed centralized city states.

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Kilwa's prominence

Most powerful and richest city state on the East African coast by the 14th century.

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Kilwa's Currency

One of the first to use its own currency in East Africa.

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Army's Roles

Ensuring peace, collecting taxes, and protecting the ruling class.

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Portugal, Greece, and Holland

European countries that interacted with pre-colonial Tanzania.

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Search for Precious Metals

Early Europeans were motivated by this to travel to East Africa.

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Precious Metals Sought

Gold and silver

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Precious Metal Use

Used as mediums of exchange and symbols of power in Europe.

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Partition of Africa

The carving up of Africa by European powers in the 19th century.

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Scramble for Africa

The intense competition among European powers to acquire African territories.

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Industrial Development Cause

European countries needed new places to sell goods and get resources.

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European Competition Focus

Markets, raw materials, cheap labor, and areas for investment.

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Coastal Strip Significance

Trade hubs along the coast.

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Agricultural Land Importance

Areas suitable for farming, such as mountain slopes and river valleys.

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Waterways' Strategic Value

Areas near large water bodies like lakes and rivers.

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French African Colonies

France colonized these North and West African countries.

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Belgian Congo

Belgium took control of this central African territory.

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German East Africa

Germany acquired these East African territories.

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Italian Libya

Italy colonized this North African country.

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Portuguese African Colonies

Portugal controlled these territories in Africa.

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Berlin Conference

A meeting in 1884-1885 where European powers divided Africa into colonies.

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King Leopold of Belgium

He was recognized as the ruler of Congo, while

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Stopping Slave Trade

The end of buying and selling people in all colonies.

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Bilateral Agreements

Two agreements that divided East Africa between the British and Germans.

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Partition of East Africa

Division and takeover of East Africa by Britain and Germany after the Berlin Conference.

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1886 Anglo-German Agreement

Agreement in 1886 between Germany, Britain and the Sultanate of Zanzibar to divide East Africa.

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Kenya Protectorate

The area that was given to the British in the 1886 Anglo-German Agreement.

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Sultanate of Zanzibar

The islands and coastal strip retained by Zanzibar after the 1886 agreement.

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Heligoland Agreement (1890)

An agreement between Britain and Germany that redefined boundaries and territories in Africa.

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Uganda's Rule (Heligoland)

Transferred Uganda from German to British control.

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British Zanzibar Control

Britain was given control over this area along the East African coast.

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Heligoland Island Transfer

An island in the North Sea given to Germany by Britain.

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Zanzibar Strip Loss

A 16-kilometer strip taken from Zanzibar and given to Germany.

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Imperial powers targets

Raw materials, cheap labor, markets, and investment locations.

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Imperial Powers in Africa

Powers that conquered African continent.

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African Conquest

The outcome of agreements the imperial powers made with each other

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Britain (Imperial Power)

A major power that gained territory and influence in Africa.

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Germany (Imperial Power)

A major power that gained territory and influence in Africa.

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Early Colonial Administration

Using business companies to expand and administer colonies.

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False Treaties

Signing of unfair agreements by Africans.

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Conquest

Taking control of African societies through force.

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Method of Conquest

A method by which most colonial states were created.

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Partitioning of Africa

The struggle among European powers to divide and colonize Africa.

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British Colonies

Countries in Africa colonized by the British.

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Examples of British African Colonies

Territories controlled by the British in Africa (Gambia, Ghana, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Malawi, Kenya, Uganda, Somalia, Sudan, Egypt, and Nigeria).

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British East Africa

Countries such as Kenya and Uganda colonized by British.

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Early Colonial Rule Method

Using business companies to expand and carry out colonial administration.

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Wars of Conquest

Wars initiated by imperialists due to Africans protesting false treaties.

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Colonial States/Governments

Replaced companies that failed, directly governing colonies.

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Economic Reasons for Colonization

Industrial development in Europe created demand for resources, markets, and cheap labor in Africa.

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Competition for Markets

European nations desired new markets for their manufactured goods.

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Demand for Raw Materials

Europeans wanted resources like minerals and agricultural products from Africa.

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Need for Cheap Labour

Exploiting African populations for low-wage labor in colonial projects.

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Investment Opportunities

Europeans sought areas in Africa for investment, development, and resource exploitation.

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Colonial Agreement

An agreement or understanding between colonial powers regarding their operational areas.

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Lake Rudolf

A geographical feature in East Africa.

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Uganda

A country in East Africa.

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Lake Albert

A geographical feature in East Africa.

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Lake Edward

A geographical feature in East Africa.

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Lake Victoria

A geographical feature in East Africa.

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North (N)

Directional term on a map.

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South (S)

Directional term on a map.

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East (E)

Directional term on a map.

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The Berlin Conference

A meeting held in Berlin, Germany, from 1884 to 1885 to discuss the division of Africa among European powers.

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Otto von Bismarck's Role

Otto von Bismarck was the Chancellor of Germany who organized the Berlin Conference to prevent wars.

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Purpose of Conference

To prevent potential conflicts and wars among European nations vying for African territories.

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Conference Attendees

Germany, France, Belgium, Britain and the United States of America.

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Result of Conference

An agreement was created outlining how European countries would divide Africa amongst themselves.

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Notification Rule

A rule stating that any European country claiming land on the African coast must notify other European powers.

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Effective Occupation

A rule that stated any European country taking control of an African territory had to demonstrate effective control.

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East Africa Seizure

The seizing of the East African coast.

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Berlin Conference Dates

Between November 1884 and February 1885.

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Heligoland Agreement

An agreement between Britain and Germany in 1890 that redefined boundaries and allocated territories in East Africa.

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Uganda's Fate

Control of Uganda was given to the British, expanding their administrative area west of Lake Victoria.

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British Authority

Germany recognized British control over Witu, Zanzibar, and the area under the Sultan.

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Heligoland to Germany

Britain ceded Heligoland Island in the North Sea to Germany.

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Zanzibar Strip

Germany gained a 16-kilometer strip from the Sultanate of Zanzibar.

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Heligoland Island

A small island in the North Sea that Germany valued as a naval base.

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Imperial Powers

European powers, including Germany, Britain, France, and Belgium, conquered Africa.

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Berlin Agreement of 1885

The treaty by which European powers carved up Africa into different territories of control

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European Motives

Raw materials, cheap labor, markets and investment locations.

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British Gains

Britain gained control over Witu, Zanzibar, and the Sultan's territory.

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German Acquisition

Germany acquired Heligoland Island in the North Sea.

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Reasons for Scramble

The drive for markets, raw materials, cheap labor, and investment opportunities in Africa.

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Need for Markets

European countries wanted new places to sell their manufactured goods.

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Raw Materials Source

Areas in Africa provided materials like minerals and crops needed for European factories.

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Cheap Human Labor

Africans were used to work for less pay than Europeans extracting resources.

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Economic Investment Areas

Europeans sought areas in Africa to invest money and generate more wealth.

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Otto von Bismarck

The German Chancellor who organized the Berlin Conference to peacefully divide Africa.

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Preventing Wars

A key goal of the Berlin Conference; avoid conflicts between European powers as they colonized Africa.

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Territorial Notification

The agreement that European countries would notify each other of seized African territories.

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1884-1885

The time frame when the Berlin Conference took place.

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Germany

A country that attended the Berlin Conference.

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Britain

A country that attended the Berlin Conference.

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France

A country that attended the Berlin Conference.

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Lamu

Town on the Kenyan coast, known for its history.

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Witu

Town on the Kenyan coast now part of Lamu County

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King Leopold II

King of Belgium, gained control of the Congo at the Berlin Conference.

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Congo Free State

Territory ruled by King Leopold II in Central Africa.

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Anglo-German Agreement (1886)

Agreement carving up East Africa between Germany, Britain, and Zanzibar.

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Witu-Mombasa Strip

East African area from Witu to north of Mombasa under German control, by the 1886 agreement.

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Heligoland Treaty (1890)

Agreement clarifying control where Britain gained Zanzibar and Germany gained Heligoland.

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Major Attendees

Germany, France, Belgium, Britain.

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Territory Seizure Protocol

To notify other European countries of territory claims on the African coast.

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Berlin Conference Resolutions

A set of agreements on how to divide Africa among European countries.

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French Colonies in Africa

France colonized countries in North, West, and Central Africa.

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German African Colonies

Germany held colonies in both West and East Africa.

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Italian African Colonies

Italy gained control over Libya and part of Somalia.

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King Leopold

The King of Belgium who was recognized as the ruler of Congo during the Berlin Conference.

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End Slave Trade

A resolution from the Berlin Conference to stop the trade of human beings within the colonies.

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1886 Participants

An agreement about East Africa among Germany, Britain, and the Sultanate of Zanzibar in 1886.

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British Kenya

Present-day Kenya, given to the British in the 1886 Anglo-German Agreement.

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Zanzibar's Remaining Territory

The islands and coastal strip that remained under the Sultanate of Zanzibar after the 1886 Anglo-German Agreement.

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Uganda's fate (Agreement Outcome)

Expanded British control west of Lake Victoria, placing Uganda under British rule.

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German Concession

Germany recognized British rule over Witu, Zanzibar, and the Sultan's territory.

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British Concession

Britain gave Heligoland Island in the North Sea to Germany.

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Heligoland's Value To Germany

Naval base for the German Navy.

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Berlin Agreement (1885)

Meeting of European powers to negotiate and formalize colonial claims in Africa.

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Imperialism

The act of a country extending its control over other territories.

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Colonial Powers' Goals

Raw materials, markets, and cheap labor.

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Industrial Development Impact

Industrial growth in Europe created a demand for resources and markets.

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1890 Agreement Purpose

Modified the 1886 Agreement between the British and German governments.

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Heligoland Agreement impact

Modified the 1886 Agreement of colonial divisions.

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Heligoland participants

Agreement between the British and German governments regarding East Africa.

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Ruvuma River Location

An East African river near the Portuguese colony.

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Berlin Conference Attendees

Germany, France, Belgium, Britain, USA and others.

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Berlin Conference Goal

To draw up an agreement on how to partition Africa.

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Notification of Seizure

Inform other European countries of seized African coastal territories.

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Resolution

A formal decision or statement agreed upon during a meeting or conference.

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German Seizure Example

They had seized the East African coast.

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Niger, Congo, Senegal, Zambezi

Rivers that were opened to all countries for transport after the Berlin Conference.

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Tanganyika, Rwanda, & Burundi

Territories given to Germany in the 1886 Anglo-German Agreement as German East Africa.

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Kenya

Area given to Britain in East Africa under the 1886 Anglo-German Agreement.

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Pemba, Unguja & Coastal strip

Area that remained under the Sultanate of Zanzibar after the 1886 Anglo-German Agreement

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Pemba and Unguja

Island nations that remained with the Sultanate of Zanzibar

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Colonial Boundaries Agreement

An agreement among colonial powers not to interfere with each other's operations in a specific area.

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Agreed Colonial Operating Area

An area where European colonial powers operated without conflicts after agreeing.

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Mt. Kilimanjaro

Mountain located near the border of British East Africa.

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Need for Raw Materials

The desire of European industries to obtain raw materials like minerals and timber from Africa.

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Areas of Interest

Areas perfect for agriculture, trade, climate, and closeness to resources.

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King Leopold's Army

To protect their interests and activities in the area, King Leopold's army had to be strong.

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King Leopold's Congo

King Leopold II of Belgium was recognized as the ruler of Congo at the Berlin Conference.

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Open River Policy

The big rivers were to be open to transport for all countries.

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End Slave Trade Agreement

The Berlin Conference agreed on the need to stop slave trade in all colonies.

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East Africa Partition

East Africa was divided between Britain and Germany after the Berlin Conference.

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Partition Agreement Years

The agreements determining the partition were signed between 1886 and 1890.

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1886 Agreement: German Land

The Anglo-German Agreement in 1886 divided East Africa with Germany given Tanganyika, Rwanda and Burundi.

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1886 Agreement: British Land

The Anglo-German Agreement in 1886 gave Britain the area known today as Kenya.

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Zanzibar's Remaining Land

After the Anglo-German Agreement, the Sultanate of Zanzibar retained Pemba, Unguja, and a 16 km coastal strip.

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Uganda and British Rule

The area of British administration was extended west of Lake Victoria.

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British Rule Recognition

Germany recognized British rule over Witu, Zanzibar.

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Zanzibar Strip to Germany

Germany gained a 16-kilometre strip from Zanzibar.

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Territory Reallocation

Territories were reallocated which were not in the 1886 agreement, including Uganda.

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Control Over Sultan Territories

Britain would rule over Zanzibar and the whole area under the Sultan.

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Why did the Germans want Heligoland Island?

Important navy marine base.

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Continent Conquered

The African continent was conquered by imperial powers like Germany, Britain, France and Belgium.

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Berlin Agreement Year

The African continent was conquered after the Berlin agreement.

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Anti-Colonial Movement

The act of opposing colonial rule, often involving organized resistance.

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Unity in Resistance

Working together towards a common goal to strengthen resistance efforts.

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Warfare as Resistance

Using armed conflict and traditional weapons to combat colonial forces.

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King Menelik II

An Ethiopian leader who successfully defended his country against Italian invaders.

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African Heroes' Contribution

Protecting independence, uniting groups, is how African heroes resisted European invasion.

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African Heroes

Leaders who fought against colonial rule in Africa during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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Colonial Conquests

A process where a nation takes control and governs another, exploiting its resources and people.

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Why resist colonialism?

To protect their freedom from foreign rule.

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Spheres of Colonial Control

Economic, political, social, and military domination.

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What did African heroes do?

They mobilized their people to resist colonial invasion.

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When did African heroes resist?

The late 19th and early 20th century.

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1860s-1870s in Africa

European nations and private associations went to Africa to gather information to help them colonize the continent.

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Agricultural Raw Materials in Africa

Raw materials such as cotton, coffee, sisal, tobacco, tea, and sunflower.

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Needed African Minerals

Minerals such as copper, diamond, and gold.

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Cheap Laborers in Colonial Economies

Workers who would work on farms, in mines, and in construction.

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External Markets in Africa

To transform Africans into consumers of goods produced in Europe.

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Investment Locations Definition

Areas to invest extra money and make more profit.

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Africa - Solution to European economic problems

Shortages of raw materials, cheap labour, markets and areas to invest surplus capital for more profit.

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Sought-after Coastal Areas

Zanzibar, Sofala, Pate, Lamu, Mombasa, and Tanga.

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Colonial Taxation

Taxation policies imposed by European colonialists on Africans, requiring them to pay taxes in cash or goods.

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Reasons for Colonial Taxes

Europeans used taxation to fund colonial administration and force Africans into wage labor.

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African Resistance to Taxes

Africans resisted colonial rule due to taxation, which they found oppressive.

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Protecting Trading Interests

Some African leaders resisted colonialism to safeguard their existing trade networks and commercial interests.

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Chief Abushiri, Bwana Heri & Makunganya

Coastal leaders who resisted colonialism to protect their trading interests.

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Caravan Routes

These routes facilitated long-distance trade, connecting the coast to the interior.

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Slave Trade

The trading of humans.

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Threat to Pre-Colonial Economies

Pre-colonial economic activities, such as trade, were threatened by colonialism.

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Taxes from Traders

Money collected from traders who passed through commercial territories.

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Land Alienation

Loss of their fertile lands drove Africans to resist colonial rule.

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Fertile Land Scramble

European powers sought areas in Africa suitable for farming and raising animals.

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Navigable Rivers

Rivers that European powers sought for transportation and trade.

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Great Lakes Scramble

Large African water bodies competed for by European nations.

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Berlin Conference (1884-1885)

A meeting in Germany where European powers divided Africa among themselves.

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Drawing the Map of Africa

The act of dividing African territories into colonies by European powers.

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Colonial Occupation Start

The period when European nations started to establish their control over Africa.

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Conquest of Africa

The process where European nations took control and conquered African territories.

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Resistance Motive

Preserving economic, political, social and military independence from foreign rule.

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Late 19th/Early 20th Century

The time period when Europeans took control of Africa.

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European Nations

Britain, Germany, France, Belgium, Portugal and Italy.

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Colonial Agents

European nations and private associations that gathered information to colonize Africa.

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Agricultural Raw Materials

Raw materials like cotton, coffee, sisal, and tea needed by European industries.

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Needed Minerals

Minerals such as copper, diamond, and gold required for European industries.

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External Markets

Areas where goods produced in Europe could be sold.

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Investment Locations

Areas where surplus European capital could be invested for profit.

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Scramble for Colonies

The intense competition among European nations to acquire colonies in Africa.

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Strategic Coastal Areas

Coastal areas in Eastern and Western Africa, like Zanzibar and Mombasa.

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Urabi Pasha

An Egyptian leader who resisted colonial rule in 1882.

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Patriotism (in African heroes)

Deep love for the societies they ruled.

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Hate of Colonial Domination

Opposition to external control and occupation.

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Preservation of Independence

Desire to maintain self-governance.

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Preservation of Peace

Aiming to maintain safety in their regions.

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Protection of Natural Resources

Protecting resources and people in their territories.

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Readiness to Die Fighting

Willingness to sacrifice their lives for their land.

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Preserve Independence (Resistance)

To keep their self-governance.

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European Colonial Objectives

To dominate Africa economically, politically, socially, and militarily.

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Colonialism's Limitation

Limiting the control Africans had over their own territories.

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Chief Mkwawa

Leader from German East Africa who resisted European invasion.

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Disunity

Lack of coordinated effort among different African groups fighting against colonizers.

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Poor weapons

Inferior weaponry made resistance against colonizers difficult.

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African Resource Protection

Protecting natural resources (land, minerals, rivers, forests, animals) from European exploitation.

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European Resource Use

Europeans aimed to use African resources to supply raw materials for their industries.

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Resisting Exploitation

Resistance against the exploitation and oppression brought by European colonialism.

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Low Wage Labor

Africans were forced to work for low or no wages in European plantations and mines.

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High-Priced Goods

Europeans sold industrial goods at high prices in Africa, exploiting the local population.

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Colonial Oppression

Colonial rulers introduced racism, dehumanization, and segregation into Africa.

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Opposing Taxation

African people opposed taxes imposed by European colonial powers.

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Tax in Cash

Paying money to the colonial government.

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Tax in Labour

Forced labor on colonial farms or construction if one could not pay tax in cash.

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Tax in Kind

A form of tax where goods or commodities are given instead of money or labor.

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Reasons for Resistance

They aimed to preserve their independence economically, politically, socially, and militarily.

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Colonialism Timeframe

Late 19th and early 20th century of Africa.

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African Heroes' Actions

They mobilized their people to resist colonial invasion.

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Great Lakes of Africa

Lake Victoria, Nyasa, Tanganyika and others

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Organizer of Berlin Conference

Otto von Bismarck

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Africa's Map Division

Drawing borders and dividing the continent into colonies.

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Colonial Rule

Establishing control after the Berlin Conference.

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Patriotism

Deep love and dedication to one's society or country.

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Preserve Independence

Opposition to being controlled by a foreign power. Self-governance.

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Preserve Peace

Maintaining safety and order within a territory.

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Protect Natural Resources

Safeguarding resources like land, minerals, and water for the benefit of the people.

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Ready to Fight

Readiness to defend their territory or society, even if it means death.

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Preserve African Independence

The desire of African heroes to keep their homelands free from European control.

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European Colonialism

To control Africans economically, politically, socially, and militarily.

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Africans' Control

The ability of Africans to have control over their own territories and lives.

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Hate Colonial Domination

Dislike and resistance towards foreign rule and control.

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Resistance to Colonial Taxes

Africans often resisted colonialism due to the heavy tax burdens imposed by the colonialists

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Coastal Resistance Leaders

Chief Abushiri, Bwana Heri, and Makunganya led resistance movements in coastal Tanzania to safeguard their commercial empires.

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Threat to Commercial Interests

Colonialism threatened the pre-colonial economic interests of African leaders, leading to resistance.

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Resisting for Natural Resources

Protection of resources like land, minerals, and animals from European use.

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European Resource Motives

Europeans wanted these resources to fuel their industries back home.

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Low Wage Strategy

Reducing worker pay or offering none to maximize profits.

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Colonialism's Social Impact:

The imposition of oppression, racism, dehumanization and segregation

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Colonial Taxation Forms

Cash, labor, or goods demanded by Europeans from Africans.

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Resisting taxation

To challenge the implemented forms of taxation

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Fertile Land Importance

Areas ideal for settlement, farming, and raising animals.

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Rivers' Colonial Role

Provided transport for goods, services, and people.

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Resistance to protect resources

Protect African resources like fertile land and minerals.

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Resistance to resist exploitation

Africans resisted to avoid low wages, exploitation, and oppression.

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Wage strategy of Europeans

Reducing production costs and increasing profitability.

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Colonialism's Oppression

Racism, dehumanization and segregation introduced into Africa.

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Resistance against tax

Africans opposed taxes introduced by European colonizers.

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Mazrui Unity

Local communities formed alliances to fight invaders. The Mazrui united ethnic groups in Mombasa.

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Protecting Independence

Protecting their autonomy, cultural values, and resources from foreign domination.

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Uniting African Groups

Combining different groups into one to have more power.

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Resistance Goal

African heroes resisted European invasion to protect their independence.

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Traditional Weapons

The use of spears, shields, and arrows in direct combat against colonial forces.

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Mombasa's Resistance

The strategic importance of Mombasa as a place where communities united against the British.

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Ethiopian Victory

Fought at the end of the 19th century, Ethiopian victory over Italian invaders.

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Colonial Taxation Motives

Europeans made Africans pay taxes to fund colonial governments and force them to work for European economic ventures.

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Reasons for African Resistance

Africans resisted colonial rule due to forced taxation, land alienation, and protecting their trading interests.

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Land Alienation Purpose

Colonialists alienated land to establish plantations and exploit resources.

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Types of Colonial Taxes

Colonial taxes included hut tax and head tax.

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Threatened Trade Interests

Colonialism threatened pre-colonial commercial interests such as long-distance trade and caravan routes.

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Forms of African Resistance

Resistance involved armed conflicts and uniting against colonial powers.

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Taxation Purpose

Revenue collection and labor supply for colonial plantations.

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Goods as Taxes

Africans were forced to provide goods like cattle or goats as taxes.

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Motivations of colonialism

To protect trade interests, obtain revenue, and secure a labor force.

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Unity (as resistance tactic)

The act of uniting different groups, like ethnic communities, to stand together against a common enemy.

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War (as resistance tactic)

Using armed conflict, often with traditional weapons, to oppose colonial rule.

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Goal of African resistance

African leaders resisted European control to maintain their independence and protect their territories.

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Contribution of African Heroes

They brought diverse groups together as one community and put up a fight, with a view os stoping European powers from taking over.

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1860s and 1870s in Africa

Decades of increased European interest in Africa, involving information gathering for later colonization.

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Reasons for Colonization

The need for raw materials, markets, cheap labor, and investment opportunities fueled European colonization.

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Needed Raw Materials

Agricultural products like cotton, coffee, sisal, tobacco, tea and sunflower.

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Need For External Markets

Africans were seen as potential buyers of European manufactured goods.

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Surplus Capital Investment

Africa provided a place for Europeans to invest extra money and make more profit.

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Resistance for Resources

Protecting natural resources like land and minerals from European control.

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Oppression Definition

Unjust and cruel treatment or control.

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Racism Definition

Discrimination based on race.

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Dehumanization

Devaluing or disrespecting someone's humanity.

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Segregation Definition

Forced separation of different racial groups.

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Resistance to Taxation

Opposing taxes imposed by colonial powers.

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Taxation Definition

Payment to the government, often resisted during colonialism.

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Fertile Land

Areas with rich soils and suitable climates, ideal for growing crops and raising animals.

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Good Climatic Conditions

Favorable weather conditions that support agriculture and human settlement.

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Great Lakes

Large bodies of fresh water that served as resources and strategic locations during the Scramble for Africa.

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Participant Nations

European countries that participated in the Berlin Conference.

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Colonial Occupation

The process by which European nations established political and economic control over African territories.

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Threat to Commerce

Colonialism was opposed because it presented a threat to these existing commercial interests.

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Pre-Colonial Commerce

Pre-colonial commerce included long-distance trade, caravan routes, and tax collection from traders.

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Land use in Africa

Land was acquired to build things such as houses and social ammenities.

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colonial tax

Taxes such as hut tax were introduced by colonialist to gain revenue.

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Resisting colonialism

People unite to resist colonialism as they are not always willing to give up their way of living.

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Unity (Resistance Method)

Uniting different groups to stand against a common enemy.

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War (Resistance Method)

Using weapons and force to fight against colonial rule.

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African Resistance

Efforts by African leaders and communities to safeguard their autonomy from European control.

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Ethiopian Victory (1893)

Conflict in 1893 where Ethiopian forces defeated Italian invaders.

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Era of Resistance

The late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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European Nations in Africa

Britain, Germany, France, Belgium, Portugal and Italy.

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Resistance Strategies

The means which were used by African people in the 19th century.

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Favorable Climatic Conditions

Climate good for settlement, agriculture, and livestock keeping.

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Protecting Natural Resources

To safeguard resources like land and minerals from being exploited by colonizers.

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Opposing Oppression

The act of opposing unfair and oppressive rule and treatment by colonial powers.

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Segregation

Separation and discrimination based on race, imposed by colonizers.

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Oppose

To fight against or disapprove of something, especially an action.

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Preserve peace and security

The act of keeping order and safety in a region.

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Ready to die fighting

Willingness to sacrifice one's life for one's society or territory.

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Resisting colonial conquests

The act of opposing European control to maintain freedom.

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Africans' Independence

The ability to self-govern without external control or influence.

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Establish Colonialism

European's drive to control African economies, politics, society & military.

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Colonial Resistance Era

Late 19th century and early 20th century.

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Source of European Knowledge.

Information from explorers, missionaries, and traders.

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European Colonial Nations

Britain, Germany, France, Belgium, Portugal, and Italy.

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Anti-colonialism

Refusal to accept control by a foreign power.

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Preserving Autonomy

The desire to maintain self-governance and freedom from external control.

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Peace and Security

A state of harmony and safety within a society.

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Fighting to the Death

Willingness to sacrifice one's life to defend one's community or territory.

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Preserving Independence

Efforts made by African leaders to maintain their freedom.

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European Domination

European countries wanted to control African economies, politics, society and military.

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Scramble for Fertile Land

The push to control areas with abundant resources and favorable conditions in Africa.

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Nations at Berlin Conference

Belgium, France, Britain, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Portugal.

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Dividing Africa

The act of European nations carving up the African continent into colonies.

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Colonial Rule in Africa

The establishment of European authority and dominance over African territories.

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Colonial 'Goods' Demands

Forcing Africans to provide valuable goods (cattle, goats) to the colonial government.

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Taxation as Revenue

Using taxation to fund the operations of the colonial administration.

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Forced Labor via Taxes

Taxes forced Africans to seek employment in European ventures.

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African Tax Resistance

Unwillingness to accept colonial taxes.

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Protecting Trade Interests

Resistance to colonialism to protect profitable trade networks.

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Trade Route Extent

Pre-colonial trade extended from the coast into Tanzania's interior.

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Pre-Colonial Commercial Interests

These were threatened by colonialism because leaders controlled trade and taxes.

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Control of Trade Elements

Commercial activities threatened when Africans controlled caravan routes and collected taxes.

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German Colony Governor

The political and military leader of a German colony.

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Advisory Council (German)

An advisory body to the Governor, composed exclusively of Germans.

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Secretary of Colonies

The head of all German colonies, located in Berlin, Germany.

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Colonial Districts

Administrative areas within a German colony to simplify governance.

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District Commissioner (DC)

Administrative head of a district, representing the Governor.

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DC's Responsibilities

Ensuring peace, security, and adherence to colonial directives within the district.

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DC's Role

To implement and enforce the policies of the colonial government

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Gogo Resistance

Resistance by the Gogo people against German Colonial invasion in 1893

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Mtemi Kigole and Mtemi Sinyangaro

Leaders of the Gogo resistance against the Germans.

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Hehe Resistance

Ethnic group that provided strong resistance to German colonialism in southern Tanzania.

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Mtwa Mkwavinyika Mkwawa

Leader of the Hehe who fought the Germans from 1891 to 1898.

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Lugalo

Location of the first battle between the Hehe and the Germans.

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Kalenga

Headquarters of Mtwa Mkwawa during the war against the Germans.

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Suicide

Mkwawa's Fate.

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Mkwawa Museum in Kalenga

The place where Mkwawa's skull is now displayed.

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Yao Resistance

Group led by Chief Machemba that resisted German colonialism in southern Tanzania.

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ASP (1961)

Won the January 1961 Zanzibar election with 10 seats.

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ZPPP

A political party in Zanzibar that joined with ZNP after the January 1961 election, but eventually lost members to ASP.

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June 1961 Zanzibar Election

Characterized by rigging and fighting, resulting in a coalition government between ZNP and ZPPP.

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Mohamed Shamte

Leader of ZPPP who became Prime Minister after the June 1961 election.

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June 1963 Zanzibar Election

Resulted in a coalition victory for ZNP and ZPPP, leading to continued complaints of unfairness.

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Tanzanian Resistance Wars

Wars fought by Tanzanian communities against German rule between 1890 and 1903.

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Maji Maji War (1905-1907)

The most significant uprising against German colonial rule in German East Africa.

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Maji Maji War Participants

Ethnic groups who participated in the Maji Maji war.

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Maji Maji Belief

Belief instilled in people that German bullets would turn into water during the Maji Maji War.

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Kinjekitile Ngwale

Traditional healer among the Matumbi who created the belief in the sacred water.

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Maji Maji Sacred Water

The sacred water believed to protect people from harm during the Maji Maji War.

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Ngalambe

The place where Kinjekitile Ngwale lived.

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Nandete

The place where Maji Maji war started

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Matumbi resistance Catalyst

Reason why Matumbi started the Maji Maji war

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Maji Maji War Regions

The area where the war spread into

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Tanganyika Independence

Tanganyika became independent, marking the end of British colonialism.

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Julius Nyerere's role

Became president of Tanganyika.

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Zanzibar Independence Efforts

Associations and political parties.

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Arab Association (Zanzibar)

Formed by Arabs to protect their privileges.

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African Association (Zanzibar)

Formed by former slaves to fight for African welfare.

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Shirazi Association

Formed by indigenous Africans (Shirazi) to fight for rights.

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Zanzibar political divides

Racial lines and conflicts.

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Zanzibar Nationalist Party (ZNP)

Dominated by Arabs to protect their power and make Zanzibar an Arab territory.

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Who favored the Zanzibar Nationalist Party?

The British.

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Arab Goals in Zanzibar

Economic, political, and social.

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Jumbes/Akidas/Liwalis

Smaller administrative areas within German East Africa districts.

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Jumbes' primary role

To assist the District Commissioner in governing the district.

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Preferred leaders

Arabs or Swahili people from the coast, usually Muslims.

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Duties of Jumbes

Collecting taxes and mobilizing laborers.

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Other Jumbe responsibilities

Ensuring peace, security, and reporting threats.

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German administration structure

Bureaucratic and hierarchical.

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Chain of command

Secretary of Colonies to Governor to District Commissioners to Jumbes.

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Colonialists Desires

To take materials such as animal skin, rubber, wax, honey, ivory, tortoise shells, diamond, copper and gold.

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Colonies' purpose

Europeans wanted to sell their goods, and get cheap labor and investments.

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German East Africa Raw Materials

Animal skin, rubber, wax, honey, ivory and tortoise shells.

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German East Africa Minerals

Diamonds, copper and gold.

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Reasons for German Colonial Economy

Markets for goods, cheap labor, and investment locations.

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German Colonial Economic Sectors

sectors such as agriculture, mining and trade.

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Colonies Goal

The main goal was to use the colony for economic gain.

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German colonial sectors

The economic sectors include agriculture, mines and plantations

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Maji Maji War Weaponry

Inferior weapons were a key factor in the Africans' defeat.

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Maji Maji Unity

Lack of unified effort weakened the resistance.

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Maji Maji Spies

Leakage of information undermined African military efforts.

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Maji Maji Economy

Africans could not sustain their fight.

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German Pacification Strategies

German's strategy involved devastation.

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Tanzanian Resistance

Opposition to colonial rule by Tanzanian societies, varying in intensity.

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Wars of Resistance

Wars fought by Tanzanian societies against German colonial rule.

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Maji Maji War

A major revolt against German colonial rule in German East Africa.

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Maji Maji Participants

Ethnic groups that participated in the Maji Maji War.

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Maji Maji Timeframe

Years of the Maji Maji War.

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Ngwale's Role

The role of Kinjekitile Ngwale

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War's Origin

Place where the Maji Maji war started.

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Matumbi's Resistance Reason

Initial cause of resistance for the Matumbi people.

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Forced Labour

The act of forcing people to work without pay, a cause of the Maji Maji War.

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Dictatorial practices

Ruling with absolute power and suppressing dissent, a cause of the Maji Maji War.

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Corporal punishment

Physical punishment used by the Germans, a cause of the Maji Maji War.

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Humiliated leaders

Local leaders could also be punished.

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Taxation

Payments required by the German administration, a trigger for the Maji Maji War.

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Humiliation in public

Those who failed to pay taxes faced this.

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Forced growing of cotton

The growing of compulsory crops for the benefit of foreign powers.

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Prison Forced

When one fails to pay taxes this is likely to happen.

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Resist German Colonial rule

The people were angered by this and decided to resist German Colonial rule.

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German Colony Governor Role

The political and military leader of the German colony.

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Advisory Council Composition

An advisory body to the Governor, composed exclusively of Germans.

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Secretary of Colonies Location

The office in Berlin, Germany responsible for overseeing all German colonies.

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District Headquarters

The location where the District Commissioner lived, worked, and carried out administration.

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District Commissioner Responsibility

To ensure peace, security, and compliance with colonial directives within the district.

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Julius Nyerere

Became the first president of Tanganyika.

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Arab Association's Goal

To safeguard Arab privileges in Zanzibar.

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African Association's Aim

To advocate for the welfare of Africans, mainly former slaves, in Zanzibar.

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Shirazi Association's Goal

To fight for the rights and welfare of indigenous Africans in Zanzibar.

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What is TANU?

Tanganyika African National Union; aimed to unite Tanganyika for independence.

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TANU's Main Objective

To unify the people of Tanganyika and fight for independence from colonial rule.

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What is UTP?

United Tanganyika Party, formed to counter TANU's influence.

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British Colonial Government Role (UTP)

Supported UTP's establishment to contain TANU's power.

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UTP Founding Members

European businessmen, Asian businessmen, and some African chiefs.

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What is ANC?

African National Congress, formed due to disagreements within TANU.

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Who led ANC?

Zuberi Mtemvu

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What is AMNUT?

All Muslim National Union of Tanganyika, aimed to protect Muslim interests.

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AMNUT's Aim

To defend the interests of Muslims in Tanganyika, particularly in education.

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Outcome of 1958-1960 Elections

TANU emerged victorious, leading to the formation of an interim government and preparations for independence.

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Resistance to Colonial Rule

Resistance by local communities against colonial rule, exploitation, oppression, and dictatorial practices.

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Peasant Cooperative Societies

Organizations used by peasants to fight against colonial exploitation and demand their rights and independence.

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Purpose of Cooperative Societies

Used to demand rights, independence, and to benefit from their cash crops.

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Bukoba-Buhaya Union (BBU)

A peasant society established in 1924 in Tanganyika.

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Kilimanjaro Native Cooperative Union (KNCU)

A peasant union to fight for cashcrop benefits established in 1925.

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Usambara Native Growers Association (UNGA)

A peasant growers association operating in Tanganyika.

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Ngaka Coffee Growers Association (NCGA)

A cooperative society for coffee growers in Tanganyika formed in 1934.

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Lake Province Growers Association (LPGA)

A peasant union in Tanganyika formed in 1949.

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Victoria Federation of Cooperative Union (VFCU)

An association to promote Victoria farmers, formed in 1954.

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Districts

Smaller divisions within provinces used for local administration.

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District Commissioner

An administrator of a district, appointed by the colonial government.

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Local Chiefs

Local leaders integrated into the colonial administration.

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Chief Responsibilities

Officials responsible for implementing directives from District Commissioners.

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Chief Assistants

Assistants to the local chiefs, with varying titles across ethnic groups.

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Limited access to education

Colonial education was limited to a select few Africans.

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Favored school attendees

Children of chiefs, relatives, and civil servants.

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Christian Missionaries

Organizations that played a role in providing education during the British colonial era.

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School Ownership

Ran by either the government or Christian missionaries.

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Colonial Hunting

A colonial activity that led to depletion of animals and other natural resources.

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Colonial Transport and Communication

Economic sectors where the Germans invested in infrastructure in German East Africa.

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Central Railway (German East Africa)

A railway constructed by the Germans from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma.

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Tanga to Moshi Railway

A railway built by the Germans that connected Tanga to Moshi.

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German Indian Ocean Ports

Ports established by the Germans along the Indian Ocean.

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Transport: Raw Materials

One major reason to build transport routes in colonial times

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Import-Substitution Industries

Small-scale industries built by Germans to supply European settlers.

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What is Colonialism?

Control of foreign territories for economic and political gain.

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Colonial Officials

Officials in German East Africa's colonial government.

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Functions of Jumbes, Liwalis & Akidas

Functions included tax collection, settling disputes, and maintaining order.

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Colonial Economic Activities

Activities included agriculture (cash crops) and resource extraction.

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Colonial Social Services

Services established by the German administration: Education.

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Reasons for Colonial Education

Educating Africans for civil service and spreading colonial ideologies.

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First Government School Location

Tanga

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Who Attended Colonial Schools?

Chiefs' families and families of local leaders.

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Skills Taught in Colonial Schools

Reading, writing and counting.

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Cotton Cultivation

Making Tanganyikans grow cotton without pay.

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Jumbes and Akidas

Local leaders under German colonial rule.

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Public Humiliation

Humiliating those who failed to pay taxes in public.

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Imprisonment

Being imprisoned for failing to pay taxes.

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Colonial Directives

Rules issued by the colonial government.

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Zanzibar Associations

Organizations formed to advocate for rights and freedom in Zanzibar.

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Zanzibar Political Parties

Political parties in Zanzibar formed on the basis of race or internal association conflicts.

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ZNP's Goals

The aim of Arabs in forming the ZNP: To preserve their economic, political and social power.

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ZNP's Territory View

The view of the Zanzibar Nationalist Party (ZNP)

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ASP (Afro-Shirazi Party)

Zanzibar's political party that complained of election rigging in 1963.

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ZNP and ZPPP Coalition

Coalition between Zanzibar Nationalist Party and Zanzibar and Pemba People’s Party that formed a government.

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Zanzibar Independence (1963)

Period when Zanzibar was granted independence from British rule.

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Zanzibar Revolution (1964)

Event where the Sultan of Zanzibar was overthrown by the ASP.

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Union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar

The union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar creating a new country.

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Advisory Council

An advisory body to the Governor, composed exclusively of German members.

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Why districts?

German East Africa was divided into these to simplify governance.

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Low Wages

Extremely low payments given to African laborers for their work, leading to resentment.

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Despising African Culture

The disrespect shown by Germans towards African customs, traditions, and beliefs.

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Missionaries' Inhuman Acts

Actions by missionaries that disregarded and devalued African cultural practices and beliefs.

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Maji Maji War Causes

A war sparked by the combination of land alienation, low wages, cultural despising which led to widespread resistance.

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Colonial Agriculture

Growing crops like sisal, cotton, coffee, and tea on large farms, established by Germans.

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Sisal

The most important cash crop grown in German East Africa, especially in coastal areas.

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Sisal Plantation Areas

Areas in German East Africa where sisal plantations were located.

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Other Colonial crops

Other crops grown during German rule.

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Colonial Mining

Extracting minerals like gold and mica in small quantities during the colonial period.

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Colonial Trade

Sending raw materials to Europe and receiving finished goods in return.

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Colonial Imports

Items brought in.

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Hunted Animals

Animals hunted by Europeans for ivory, horns and shells.

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Chief Abushiri

Chief Abushiri bin Sultan led resistance against German invasion in Pangani.

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Bwana Heri

Bwana Heri of Uzigua resisted German invasion, but his resistance was shorter than Abushiri's.

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Major von Wissmann

Major von Wissmann was sent to end Abushiri’s resistance.

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Abushiri's Fate

Abushiri was hanged publicly to terrify other Africans.

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Makunganya

Makunganya resisted in Kilwa.

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Mangi Sina

Mangi Sina of Kibosho led Chagga resistance in northern areas.

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Mangi Meli

Mangi Meli of Moshi also led Chagga resistance.

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Mangi Meli's Success

Mangi Meli's army killed many Germans, including Von Bullow.

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Nyamwezi Leaders

Mtemi Isike, Mwana Kayugi and Mtemi Mirambo led Nyamwezi resistance.

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Mtemi Mirambo's Fate

Mtemi Mirambo killed himself rather than be captured by the Germans.

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Affected Areas

Areas in Tanganyika affected and impacted by the Maji Maji War.

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Cotton Growing

The Germans forced people to grow this crop without pay, leading to anger and resistance.

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Chiefs, Jumbes, Akidas

Local leaders under German rule who could be publicly punished for not following colonial directives.

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Study Notes

  • There were over 50 wars of resistance between 1890 and 1903 against German Colonial rule

Meaning of colonialism

  • Colonialism enables a powerful country to control and dominate another country economically, politically, socially, and militarily
  • Mainland Tanzania was colonized by Germany from 1891 to 1918
  • From 1919 to 1961, Mainland Tanzania was under British rule
  • Uganda, Kenya, and Zanzibar were colonized by Britain
  • Zanzibar was colonized by Britain through the Sultan of Zanzibar
  • The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 agreements led to the establishment of colonialism in Africa

Establishment of German Colonialism

  • Germany was given Tanganyika, Rwanda, and Burundi
  • Germany's control over East Africa resulted from the Anglo-German and Heligoland Agreements signed in 1886 and 1890
  • The first step was coordinated by the German Colonial Association from 1884 to 1887 which established a German presence in East Africa through missionaries, explorers and traders. It showed other Europeans the territories of present-day Mainland Tanzania, Burundi, and Rwanda belonged to Germany.
  • The German East Africa Company (GEACO), led by Carl Peters, coordinated the second step starting in 1887.
  • GEACO administered German East African territories for the German government, but it was unsuccessful due to a lack of funding, African resistance, and environmental challenges
  • The German imperial government in Berlin coordinated the third step, effective colonization
  • The first governor, Julius von Soden, was appointed to supervise German East Africa, and was given financial and military resources
  • By 1903, Mainland Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi were under German colonial rule

German Colonial Rule Structure

  • The Secretary of Colonies, located in Berlin, Germany, oversaw all German colonies
  • Each colony had a governor who reported to the Secretary of Colonies.
  • Colonies were divided into districts
  • By 1914, there were 24 districts in German East Africa including Songea, Lindi, Kilwa, and others
  • A District Commissioner (DC) managed each district
  • District Commissioners lived and worked in the district headquarters
  • The District Commissioner represented the Governor, maintained peace, ensured security, and enforced colonial directives
  • Districts were divided into smaller administration areas ruled by a Jumbe, Akida, or Liwali who answered to the District Commissioner
  • Most Jumbes, Akidas, and Liwalis were Arabs or Swahili Muslims who were preferred for their literacy

Duties of Jumbes, Akidas, and Liwalis

  • Key duties included collecting taxes
  • Key duties included mobilizing laborers for colonial economic activities
  • Key duties included ensuring peace and security within jurisdiction
  • Key duties included reporting threats to the colonial government’s security to the District Commissioner
  • The German colonial administration was bureaucratic and hierarchical, starting with the Secretary of Colonies progressing downwards to the Governor, Advisory Council, District Commissioners, and Jumbes/Akidas/Liwalis
  • Peasants, civil servants, colonial settlers, and Indians/Arabs were below the Jumbes, Akidas, and Liwalis

Colonial Economic Sectors

  • Economic exploitation was the main objective of establishing colonies in Africa
  • Colonialists wanted resources plus markets for industrial products, cheap labour, and areas to invest capital

Colonial Agriculture

  • Plantations produced agricultural raw materials
  • Sisal was the most important cash crop in coastal areas like Morogoro and Tanga
  • Other crops included cotton in Mwanza, coffee in Kilimanjaro, and tea in Arusha

Colonial Mining

  • Small-scale mining occurred with gold in the Lake Zone and mica in Morogoro

Colonial Trade

  • Trade involved exporting agricultural products and minerals to Europe for industrial production and importing industrial commodities

Colonial Hunting

  • Hunting was an important economic activity and a source of natural resource destruction
  • Hunting primarily occurred in Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Mikumi, and Selous

Colonial Transport

  • Infrastructure was needed for moving raw materials to the coast
  • Infrastructure was needed for moving laborers
  • Infrastructure was needed for military operations to stop resistance
  • Infrastructure was needed for opening economic riches and promoting trade
  • The central railway was constructed from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma branching to Mwanza (1905-1914)
  • The Tanga to Moshi railway was constructed from 1893 to 1911, and then extended to Arusha by the British
  • Ports were established on the Indian Ocean (Tanga, Mtwara, Dar es Salaam) and lakes (Tanganyika, Nyasa, Victoria)

Colonial Industries

  • Import-substitution industries were built
  • Import-substitution industries produced products needed by Europeans like bread, meat, and soap
  • Processing industries reduced the bulk of raw materials for export
  • Processing industries included cotton and sisal processing

Colonial Social Services

  • The colonial government established very few social services
  • The colonial government included colonial education and colonial health services

Colonial Education

  • Colonial education was implemented to train Africans to be civil servants in the colonial government and spread colonial ideologies and European culture
  • The first government school was built in Tanga where Africans learned from Standard One to Standard Four
  • By 1914, the German colonial government had 89 schools with about 1,894 pupils
  • Missionaries provided more schooling opportunities than the colonial government with approximately 1,852 missionaries in the colony until 1914
  • The missionaries' schools had 108,550 pupils
  • Colonial education was based on racial segregation
  • Europeans were given education for higher government positions, Indians/Arabs were educated to run businesses, and Africans received the lowest quality education
  • Most schools had four years of learning, but the Tanga school taught Standards One to Six

Colonial Health Services

  • Needed to care for the health needs of Europeans, African laborers, and to control infectious diseases
  • Health services were mostly established in the district headquarters
  • Christian missionaries also provided healthcare services

Resistance against German Colonialism

  • Africans resisted colonial exploitation and oppression even after defeat in resistance wars
  • The Germans took 15 years consolidate colonial rule because of ethnic resistance groups

Resistance Movements in the coastal areas

  • Traders led resistance against colonialism
  • Key resistance leaders included Chief Abushiri bin Sultan of Pangani and Bwana Heri of Uzigua
  • Abushiri's military base ended through Major von Wissmann
  • Abushiri was captured in Usagara and publicly hanged
  • Bwana Heri also offered resistance, but it was not a long time

Resistance Movements in the Northern Areas

  • The Chagga put up resistance against German colonial invasion
  • Heroic leaders included Mangi Sina of Kibosho and Mangi Meli of Moshi
  • Mangi Meli waged military resistance from 1892 to 1893
  • The leader was captured in 1893 and hanged

Resistance Movements in the Western Areas

  • The Nyamwezi provided the important resistance
  • Courageous leaders Mtemi Isike, Mwana Kayugi and Mtemi Mirambo organized
  • In 1886 Mtemi Mirambo was defeated
  • Mtemi Mirambo killed himself and his family with a firearm when surrounded by Germans

Resistance Movements in the Central Areas

  • The Gogo resisted German colonial invasion in 1893
  • Leaders of Gogo resistance were Mtemi Kigole of Kilimatinde and Mtemi Sinyangaro

Resistance in the Southern Areas

  • The Hehe provided the strongest resistance
  • The resistance leader was Mtwa Mkwavinyika Mkwawa

The Maji Maji War (1905-1907)

  • Main cause was economic exploitation, the dislike for colonial policies and their effect on daily life
  • Most significant uprising against German colonial rule
  • Participants included the Matumbi, Ngindo, Yao, Bena, and others
  • The war was called Maji Maji over a belief bullets would turn to water
  • Kinjekitile Ngwale, a traditional healer, created the belief that people involved with fighting would have the water protect them
  • Ngwale lived in Ngalambe in Lindi District
  • The war began at Nandete because the Matumbi resisted growing Cotton
  • The war spread through Rufiji, Kilosa, Morogoro, Coast Region, and others

Causes of the Maji Maji war

  • Forced labour caused resistance as the Germans forced people to grow cotton for no pay
  • Resistance also occured because because of dictatorial practices
  • Germans used corporal punishment and punished local leaders publically.
  • Taxation caused resistance as the Germans forced people to pay taxes and humiliated those who failed
  • Land alienation caused resistance as the Germans took land by force without compensation
  • Resistance as a result of low, unfair wages
  • resistance to the German despising of African culture and barbaric attitude
  • Missionarie's inhuman acts spread Christianity by despising African cultural traditions, taboos and customs. They despised traditional medicine and healing and considered traditional healers as witches or wizards.

Results of the Maji Maji war failure

  • The combination of factors caused the outbreak and spread in southern German East Africa
  • The Maji Maji War failed because of poor weaponry compared to German forces, lack of unity, language barriers, puppets leaking information and a weak economy
  • The Germans used violent strategies and killed women and children

Effects of the Maji Maji war

  • Over 100,000 deaths resulted from war and famine
  • Thousands of families were displaced
  • The war caused local political authority to decline
  • The war caused some German deaths
  • The Germans changed administrative style and allowed locals to grow crops

End of German colonial rule

  • German colonial rule ended after World War I (1914-1918)
  • Germany was defeated by Britain, France, and the US
  • Versailles was a city of an important international conference
  • Germany lost all colonies and The League of Nations gave part of German East Africa to Britain like Mainland Tanzania
  • Rwanda and Burundi were mandates given to Belgium

British Colonial rule

  • The British replaced the colonial administration in Tanganyika in 1919, which was then renamed as Tanganyika and Sir Horace Byatt was appointed the first Governor appointed in 1920
  • Sir Donald Cameron was appointed second Governor in 1925
  • Other Governors included Sir Edward Twining (1948) and Sir Richard Turnbull (1958-1961), who handed over power on 09th December 1961
  • The British used direct rule initially from 1919-1924, including the Jumbes, Akidas and Liwalis and then created a different system of administration from direct rule because it used African local chiefs as agents of colonial administration in 1925
  • Indigenious chiefs became officials in the local governments. and They replaced appointed by the Germans like Jumbes, Akidas and Liwalis

Structure of British Colonial Administration

  • Colonial administration had a hierarchical structure
  • At the top was a minister for colonies
  • Then the Governor
  • Then a Colonial Advisor on African affairs and Governing Executive Council
  • Then Legislative Council
  • Then Provisional Commissioner
  • Then District Commissioner
  • Then Registrar
  • And finally local chiefs peasants and workers and Arabs and Indians All British colonies were under London.The Secretary of Colonies was assisted by the Governor of Tanganyika, Executive Council and the Legislative Council. The Executive Council was the law maker. There was another body which advised the African affairs. The colony divided into provisional each led by Provisional the district led by commissioner. District was divided into local chiefdom and appointed as local of colonial led by called by were appointed as local of colonial and called malafyale Nyakyusa and Ndali they known as mtwa hehe ngoni known nkosi chagga mangi Nyamwezi mtemi for implementing the directives Chief has assistant whose titles differed from to another Ndali Nyakyusa they were known Mafumu

British Colonial Education

  • The British provided some colonial eductaion to the Africans and relatives of chiefs civil servant include clerks and teachers.
  • They were being run goverment colonies or Christian missions
  • Education was ran for four years but the highest was Tanga. English was language for teaching

British Colonial Objectives

  • The british objectives was to provide that increase promote that for clerks and otheres from chiefly for lower administration they be obedient to Colonial goverment and undermine African Values

British Colonial Economy

  • British as Germains had to estabilished in market cheap labour, expand markets, invest surpus and undermined

British Agricultural production

  • British produce cash crop such as cotton coffee, tea. These sector include Nyaturu, Rundi goverment create insititunal bureau to labour

British Industries

  • British built industries products for consumer and such soap drinks
  • The tax in cash form required all adults were required to pay
  • A tax in labour required people who did not have cash to provide labour on colonial agricultural farms and to provide work on construction
  • A tax in labour, the mount of work done was considered as the same amount of money and payment for tax
  • A tax in kind required valuables such as livestock be handed over to the government
  • The British colonial government mined diamond in Mwadui, gold in Chunya (Lupa goldfields) and salt in Bagamoyo

Methods used to establish and consolidate British colonial rule

  • Military force was regularly used to establish as areas which didn't accept colonialism
  • indigenous rulers some rules promosed help and such to collabarote agaisnt neighbours
  • European colonial agents use threat with army village used instill fear to the Africans.
  • The educated Africa was become a colonial goverment
  • Europeans use the christanty missionaries

Struggle for independence in Tanganyika

  • Nationalist struggle independent politics economics

Early struggle independence German colonial

Tangayikas resisted with exploitative, oppressive and dictatorial. The Maji Maji war is a case in point.

Struggle Independence for British Period

  • The cooperate to demand their right

Struggle Independence for Political Parties

  • Tanganyika Association TAA was most to advocate ending change Tanganyika into political assembly Tanzania Union 1954. Mwl was elected July 1954 and fight for their independence

Struggle for independence in Zanzibar

  • The struggle against started by freedom in 1930 and 1940 due in based

AFRICAN ASSOCIATION(1934)

  • African Association with african to fighter welfare. This helped Tanganyika for later associations
  • ZNS was for political to against wanted protect power British favoured them

AFRO - SHIZIA

  • They aspired to against their country and the British did not support them

Zanzibar revolution results

  • Asp took over gov led by as first after Tanzanyika revoluiony government. united Tanzania to Republic of Tanzanyika

Political effects decline

  • The domination of power by to hold higher leader of civil they use agent for govemt opporessive

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