Colonization of Africa Flashcards
Which seven European countries colonized Africa?
Spain, Germany, Britain, Portugal, France, Italy and Belgium
Why was the colonization called the mad scramble for africa?
Due to the fact that the European countries were rushing to take parts of africa
What was the Berlin Conference?
The meeting of European leaders to decide who gets what country
Why was the Berlin Conference called “the greatest robbery the world has ever known”?
Due to fact that the opinions of the indigenous people were not taken into account
What did the European countries want from Africa?
Cash crops
What are some examples of cash crops?
Ivory, rubber, diamonds, gold, cocoa, coffee and vegetable oils
What was done with these cash crops?
They were taken back to Europe and manufactured into goods and then sold back to the African countries
What is Nationalism?
When countries strive to be stronger or “better” than other countries
Why did the Europeans bring Christianity to Africa?
They believed that africa was a “dark continent” that needed “light” to be brought
What is malaria?
Malaria is a disease spread by malaria carrying mosquitoes who, when they bite someone they tranfer the parasite into the persons body
What was discovered to cure malaria?
Quinine
