Colinization Flashcards
What does colonization mean?
A nation occupies or controls another territory for its resources or land
What was the “Scramble for Africa?”
The race (competition) for colonization of African countries by European countries.
What European countries colonized the most in Africa?
Great Britain & France
How did European colonization influence Africa?
European colonizers split the territory, not how the traditional tribes aligned. European countries left, African countries were left with a weak and uneducated population and weak economies.
There was conflict because the boundaries do not reflect ethnic and cultural groups.
What is the main cause of English being spoken widely in Nigeria today?
Colonization by Great Britain (the United Kingdom).
What is a lasting cultural effect of colonization?
European languages are the official language of many African countries.
What was another problem with borders of African countries after they gained their independence from European countries?
Many African countries were left landlocked.
