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- 1. Multiple Choice
Europeans first got interested in African for this reasons (Pick All that Apply)
for trade route purposes.
It was a popular tourist spot
The great fishing and hunting
Avoid the taxes of the Arab and Ottoman empires
- 2. Multiple Choice
European countries saw that Africa was a continent
that needed a better government and economy
that needed European culture and wealth
full of vast natural resources and mineral wealth.
that should be left alone to develop at its own pace
- 3. Multiple Choice
The end of the 19th century is called the “Age of Imperialism”, which refers to
Kings and Queens
European countries competing for land and power.
Developing farmlands for the poor
Creating a monetary system for other countries
- 4. Multiple Choice
During this time of colonialism of Africa, many European countries expanded their empires by aggressively establishing colonies in Africa so that they
teach Africans world history
could hold conventions and parties
live one with the country
could exploit and export Africa’s resources
- 5. Multiple Choice
The four main European countries that colonized Africa in the 1800's were
Great Britain, United States, France, & Russia
Great Britain, Germany, France, & Belgium
India, China, Japan, and France
Mexico. Canada, Britain, & Germany
- 6. Multiple Choice
Why did the African tribes struggle when they fought European powers that were colonizing Africa
They didn't know how to fight well
Tried to make friends but couldn't speak the language
They were a peaceful people
they often lost battles because the European weapons were superior.
- 7. Multiple Choice
The 1800s was a time of great industrialization in Europe and it was called
Industrial Revolution
African Revolution
Pan-African Movement
Inventioning
- 8. Multiple Choice
The Industrial Revolution means
mechanization of agriculture and textile manufacturing in Europe during the mid to late 1800's
People revolting against modernization
Massive electronic factories that produced items for customers
Tech Robots taking over the world
- 9. Multiple Choice
During the European Industrial Revolution, factories needed
Africa's raw materials that could be manufactured in Europe and made into marketable products
Highly skilled workers that were also very well educated
Fast food and clothes
Large amounts of land that Africa provided to build new factories and help its economy
- 10. Multiple Choice
“Scramble for Africa” is best defined as
Growing more chickens to supply Europe's diet of scrambled eggs
The invasion of African cultures into Europe
The invasion, occupation, colonization, and annexation of Africa territory by Southern and Eastern Asia powers during the New Imperialism period between 1881 & 1914
The invasion, occupation, colonization, and annexation of Africa territory by European powers during the New Imperialism period between 1881 & 1914
- 11. Multiple Choice
What was the reason European countries met at the Berlin Conference?
To stop the African Slave Trade to the New World
To bring European culture and religious practices to Africa
To increase slave trade throughout the world
They all wanted a piece of Africa and to prevent European countries from warring to gain and control Africa
- 12. Multiple Choice
After the Berlin Conference most of Africa was
Gave most of the land back to Africa
owned by European countries and they drew new border lines without considering political, ethnic, or religious African groups.
partitioned and took effort not to disrupt cultural and ethnic borders
mostly owned by France
- 13. Multiple Choice
Africans resented European control and partitioning of Africa because
they thought all of Africa should be united
they were tired of being treated like second-class citizens on their own land and they soon begin to demand freedom for themselves…
they thought it wasn't fair to bring automobiles to Africa
they didn't like the food
- 14. Multiple Choice
The purpose of the Berlin Conference was to....(Select all that apply.)
divide Africa between the Europeans
help Africans set up their own independent governments
avoid a war between European countries who wanted African colonies
to set up a system of providing aid to struggling African countries
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which was part of early European plans for Africa?
setting up democracies
bringing Islam to the African people
acquiring animals for European zoos
protecting trade and transportation routes
- 16. Multiple Choice
What methods did the British use to occupy Kenyan colony?
Military expeditions
Christianity
Culture
Education
- 17. Multiple Choice
Who pioneered British Indirect rule in Africa?
Captain Wilson
Mekatilili wa Medza
Sir Frederick Lugard
Kabaka Mwanga
- 18. Multiple Choice
When was Kenya made a British protectorate?
1884
1897
1920
1905
- 19. Multiple Choice
Highlight the Kenyan community which resisted British rule for a long time
Bukusu
Nandi
Agikuyu
Agiriama
- 20. Multiple Choice
Identify one common social reasons why Kenyan communities resisted against the British Rule
They were against land alienation policy
Kenyans rejected forced labour
They disliked tax imposition
They condemned the British disrespect of their religious practices
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