Imperialism in Africa Answers

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Which of the following describes an economic effect of European imperialism in Africa?

A
African colonies were forced to import all their raw materials from Europe.
B
Little money was invested in technology or infrastructure not related to exports.
C
Many Africans were forced to work in factories that were little more than sweatshops.
D
Plantations and mines were prohibited under strict rules imposed by Europeans.
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Africa is separated from Europe by the

A
Atlantic Ocean.
B
Mediterranean Sea.
C
Sahara Desert.
D
Indian Ocean.
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By the early 1900s, which two European countries had colonized the most African land?

A
Germany and Portugal
B
Belgium and Spain
C
Germany and Italy
D
France and Great Britain
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Look at this famous political cartoon of Cecil Rhodes, standing over Africa.Which of the following best describes the message conveyed by this cartoon?

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A
African colonies come with many strings attached.
B
European countries should not try to set up colonies in Africa.
C
Europeans are powerful enough to subdue an entire continent.
D
Europeans should set up colonies only on the northern and southern tips of Africa.
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Which of the following was a political effect of European imperialism in Africa?

A
Most manufactured goods were sent to Africa from Europe.
B
Christianity spread across the African continent.
C
Little experience was provided to Africans in self-government.
D
Europeans owned most of the mines and plantations.
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The Berlin Conference of 1885 is said to have set off a “scramble for Africa.” That means that Europeans

A
rushed to set up colonies in Africa.
B
fought each other on African soil before leaving the continent.
C
abandoned plans for establishing African colonies.
D
grew interested in African music and art forms.
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Which words best describe King Leopold II’s actions in central Africa?

A
indifferent, removed
B
kind, concerned
C
enlightened, civilized
D
cruel, heartless
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EgyptLiberiaEthiopiaAlgeria

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Egypt
B
Liberia
C
Ethiopia
D
Algeria

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