#1
Which European countries were major imperial powers in Africa during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
Italy and Spain
France and Germany
Portugal and Belgium
Russia and Austria-Hungary
#2
Which African leader successfully resisted European colonization and maintained Ethiopian independence?
Kwame Nkrumah
Haile Selassie
Jomo Kenyatta
Patrice Lumumba
#3
Which African country was known as the 'Gold Coast' during the imperialist era?
Nigeria
Ghana
Sierra Leone
Cameroon
#4
Which European power was a major colonizer in the Horn of Africa, including present-day Eritrea and Ethiopia?
#5
Which African country experienced the 'Scramble for Africa' but managed to remain the only uncolonized nation on the continent?
Liberia
South Africa
Ethiopia
Nigeria
#6
What was the primary motivation for European imperialism in Africa?
Religious conversion
Economic interests
Scientific exploration
Cultural exchange
#7
Which event is often considered the starting point of the Scramble for Africa?
Berlin Conference (1884-1885)
Boer War (1899-1902)
Zulu War (1879)
Anglo-Egyptian War (1882)
#8
What was the impact of the construction of the Suez Canal on European imperial interests in Africa?
It increased European interest in East Africa
It decreased European trade with Africa
It provided a shorter route to Asia, enhancing imperial control
It had no significant impact on European imperialism
#9
Which African region became known as the 'Congo Free State' and faced severe exploitation under King Leopold II of Belgium?
South Africa
East Africa
West Africa
Central Africa
#10
What was the primary economic activity that drove European imperial interests in Southern Africa?
Cotton cultivation
Diamond mining
Cocoa production
Coffee farming
#11
How did European imperialism impact the borders of African nations?
Borders remained unchanged
Borders were redrawn without considering ethnic groups
African nations gained more territory
European nations merged with African nations
#12
What role did the concept of the 'White Man's Burden' play in European imperialism?
It justified colonial rule as a duty to 'civilize' non-European peoples
It advocated for equal rights in colonies
It opposed imperialistic activities
It called for the withdrawal of European powers from Africa
#13
What role did rubber extraction play in the exploitation of African colonies during the imperialist era?
It led to economic prosperity for African nations
It had no impact on colonial economies
It resulted in brutal forced labor and human rights abuses
It contributed to peaceful economic exchange
#14
How did resistance movements, such as the Maji Maji Rebellion, impact the course of European imperialism in Africa?
They accelerated the process of colonization
They successfully halted European advances
They led to the formation of independent African nations
They had no significant impact on imperialism
#15
How did the 'divide and rule' strategy contribute to European control in Africa?
It encouraged unity among African nations
It created conflicts between different ethnic groups
It promoted equal distribution of resources
It had no impact on European control