Imperialism in Africa Answers

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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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Which of the following words best describes Africa?

A
country
B
continent
C
desert
D
river
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When Europeans first began to explore Africa, what did they find?

A
a great diversity of cultures
B
a single language shared by all Africans
C
many large empires
D
an absence of natural resources
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Cecil Rhodes wrote that he wanted to “paint as much of the map of Africa British red as possible.” Which of the following best paraphrases what he meant?

A
British colonies are a shameful embarrassment to the world.
B
Britain should establish as many African colonies as possible.
C
Britain should distribute maps to schools throughout Africa.
D
Britain should teach Africans styles of painting commonly found in Europe.
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Which of the following were effects of European rule in Africa? Choose three answers.Islam spread across the continent.European languages became official languages.Some educational systems were established.African colonies were created along arbitrary lines.African colonies imported raw materials from Europe.

A
Islam spread across the continent.
B
European languages became official languages.
C
Some educational systems were established.
D
African colonies were created along arbitrary lines.
E
African colonies imported raw materials from Europe.
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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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Which is not an abundant natural resource found in Africa?

A
Diamonds
B
Palm oil
C
Coal
D
Farm land
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Resistance to British rule in southern Africa was led by the

A
Ethiopians.
B
Egyptians.
C
Liberians.
D
Zulus.
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A
Nile
B
Congo
C
Zulu
D
Mbai
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Look at this map of European colonies in Africa.Which of the following statements accurately describes information that is presented on the map?

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A
Spain had the most colonies in Africa.
B
France’s colonies were mainly in north and west Africa.
C
Britain’s colonies are shown in the color orange.
D
Germany had no colonies in Africa.

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