Quiz & Worksheet - European Imperialism in Africa

Instructions:

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How was Livingstone's role in Africa similar to that of Stanley's?

Both were journalists. Both wanted to colonize Africa and had military experience.

Both were explorers. Both were missionaries.

Worksheet

Print European Imperialism in Africa: Invasions, Colonization & Rivalries Worksheet

1. Why did King Leopold II set up the Congo Free State?

Because he wanted to undermine the British presence in the area.
Because he wanted to exploit the resources in the area.
Because he strongly believed in the need to rebuild Africa.
Because he wanted to use it as a foothold to explore the rest of Africa.

2. Which term refers to the occupation, colonization, and annexation of Africa between the 1880s-1914?

Imperialism
Colonialism
Scramble for Africa
Subjugation of Africa

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

During the final decades of the 19th century, a race for power, prestige, and valuable resources led many European nations to Africa where they competed for territory to colonize in order to build individual empires. This quiz/worksheet combo helps you understand the origins and history of European imperialism in Africa, the international agreements that governed it, and the arguments used to justify it.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

In these assessments you'll be tested on:

Scottish missionary whose work focused attention on Africa
European leader who exploited the Congo Free State
Race to colonize/occupy Africa
Characteristics of the Tangier Crisis
Factors that influenced European imperialism in Africa

Skills Practiced

This quiz and worksheet lets students practice the following skills:

Information recall - access your knowledge on European imperialism in Africa
Reading comprehension - ensure that you draw from the lesson the most important information regarding the Tangier Crisis
Knowledge application - use your understanding of European imperialism to answer questions about the false claims of humanitarian work in the region

Additional Learning

To learn more, review the accompanying lesson called European Imperialism in Africa: Invasions, Colonization & Rivalries. This lesson covers the following objectives:

Understand how Stanley Livingstone's missionary work contributed to imperialism
Describe the factors that fueled the colonization of Africa
Explain the significance of the Berlin Conference
Understand the factors that triggered the Tangier Crisis
Know the cause of the abrupt end to European imperialism in Africa

European Imperialism in Africa: Invasions, Colonization & Rivalries