Video Flashcards
Berlin Conference
What did Europeans want to do with the resources of Africa?
They wanted to extract them and send them home.
When was the Berlin Conference?
1884-1885
What happened to Africa after the Berlin Conference (specifically the borders)?
New borders were made by Europeans which split the land and natives, causing tension between tribes and groups.
Where are larger territories?
hard to live areas
Where are smaller territories?
favorable/easier areas to live
How many languages are in Africa?
around 2,000 different languages
What is the 3rd most spoken language family?
Niger-Congo
What is the most diverse spoken language family?
Niger-Congo
What are the ‘clickling’ languages called?
Khoisan
What is the youngest country in the world and when was it ‘born’?
South Sudan, 2011