Africa: Trade And Commerce 1857-1890

Question 1

When did the Suez canal open?

Answer 1

1869

Question 2

Which country mostly funded the Suez canal construction?

Answer 2

France

Question 3

Which important colony was tin found in?

Answer 3

Nigeria

Question 4

Which minerals were found in South Africa?

Answer 4

Coal, copper, gold, diamonds

Question 5

When were diamonds discovered in South Africa?

Answer 5

1867

Question 6

Which region saw an influx of 30,000 cornish miners after the discovery of what mineral?

Answer 6

The Transvaal after the discovery of gold.

Question 7

When was the Transvaal “occupied” by the British?

Answer 7

1877

Question 8

What portion of British exports went to the empire?

Answer 8

1/3

Question 9

When did Europe see a depression during the period of 1857-1890?

Answer 9

1873-96

Question 10

When were Egypt and the Sudan “occupied” by Britain?

Answer 10

1882

Question 11

Which fraction of British imports came from the empire?

Answer 11

1/5

Question 12

When was the Royal Niger company created?

Answer 12

1886

Question 13

What happened in the Transvaal in 1877?

Answer 13

It was occupied by the British

Question 14

What important discovery was made in South Africa in 1867?

Answer 14

Diamonds were discovered