Imperialism in Africa Answers

When Europeans first began to explore Africa, what did they find?

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.

Look at this famous political cartoon of Cecil Rhodes, standing over Africa.Which of the following best describes the message conveyed by this cartoon?

Look at this map of European colonies in Africa.Which of the following statements accurately describes information that is presented on the map?

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?

Which words best describe King Leopold II’s actions in central Africa?

Read the following passage from a book that David Livingstone wrote about his travels in central Africa.“The country is becoming very beautiful, and furrowed [lined] by deep valleys; the underlying rocks, being igneous, have yielded [given] fertile soil. There is great abundance of large game [animals to hunt]. . . . We crossed the Mbai [River] and found in its bed rocks of pink marble. Some little hills near it are capped by marble of beautiful whiteness.”

Which of the following was a political effect of European imperialism in Africa?

The Berlin Conference of 1885 is said to have set off a “scramble for Africa.” That means that Europeans

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