History Imperialism Test

Question 1

In the 1880s the European nations only controlled African land along the coastal regions because

Answer 1

they had difficulty navigating the African rivers and diseases inland kept Europeans on the coast

Question 2

In the mid 1800s the continent of Africa was divided into several territories controlled by

Answer 2

European nations

Question 3

The type of Europeans that would travel deep into the inland parts of Africa in the mid-1800s were

Answer 3

explorers, missionaries, and humanitarians

Question 4

The nation’s government that took away control of the ________ area from King Leopold II was __________

Answer 4

Congo, Belgium

Question 5

Did United States of America colonize in Africa

Answer 5

No

Question 6

Racism

Answer 6

belief that one race is superior to others

Question 7

Social Darwinism

Answer 7

belief that those who are fittest for survival enjoy wealth

Question 8

The reasons Europeans were able to colonize deeper into the inlands of Africa were

Answer 8

The invention of the steamboat allowed them to navigate the African rivers, The advancement of medicine produced a drug to combat malaria, and Technological Superiority of weapons gave them an advantage when fighting off defenders of African land

Question 9

The discovery of______________ in South Africa created a lot of interest to European nations

Answer 9

Diamonds and Gold

Question 10

African people were not invited to the ________________ in 1884-1885

Answer 10

Berlin Conference