3.3.11 - Influence Of Political, Social + Cultural Factors On The Development Of Two Or More Countries

Question 1

Define colonialism

Answer 1

Control of people/area by a foreign nation

Question 2

What is the big start to African colonialism?

Answer 2

Berlin Conference (1885) 
- 16 Western diplomats divided Africa for their own benefit

Question 3

What did England want from the Berlin Conference (1885)?

Answer 3

N-S connection from Cairo-Cape Town

Question 4

What did France want from the Berlin Conference (1885)?

Answer 4

Former western colonies

Question 5

What did Germany want from the Berlin Conference (1885)?

Answer 5

‘A place in the Sun’

Question 6

What is most commonly believed to be the biggest barrier to development in Africa?

Answer 6

Colonialism

Question 7

What are the political factors influencing development?

Answer 7

• Colonialism
• Neo-colonialism
• Global organisations
• Corruption

Question 8

Has colonialism mainly helped or hindered development?

Answer 8

Hindered

Question 9

How has colonialism acted as a barrier to development?

Answer 9

DURING

• Economic Leakage
• Removal of workforce
• ‘Divide + conquer’ tactic reinforced divisions

AFTER

• Didn’t have knowledge or confidence to ‘catch up’
• Trade links with colonial powers not neighbours

Question 10

How can some say colonialism helped development in Africa?

Answer 10

Infrastructure

Question 11

Give an example of colonialism impacting development

Answer 11

Rwanda

• Colony of Belgium
• Divide + conquer tactic
• Outcome: 160th HDI, conflict between Hutu (slaves) + Tutsi tribes

Question 12

Define neo-colonialism

Answer 12

Less developed countries are influenced (but not directly controlled) by foreign developed countries