The Berlin Conference
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- In this lesson, we will learn about the decisions that were made at the Berlin Conference and the impact that they had.
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5 Questions
Q1.
The new countries of 1871 were...
Belgium and Germany
Germany and France
Italy and Belgium
Q2.
The 'three Cs' were...
Christianity, Conquest, Commerce
Colonisation, Control, Commerce
Conquest, Control, Commerce
Q3.
Between 1873 and 1896, Europe experienced...
A period of economic growth
War between the great powers
War with Africa
Q4.
Lord Lugard believed that the British should colonise Africa because...
It was their responsibility to protect it
They wanted to spread Christianity
They wanted to stop Germany from taking it first
Q5.
Before 1870, who were the 'Great Powers'?
Britain, France, Germany, Italy
Germany, Austrian Empire, Russia, France
Germany, France, Britain, Russia
5 Questions
Q1.
King Leopold II was from which country?
Britain
France
Germany
Q2.
Before 1840, European control of Africa...
There was no European influence in Africa before 1840
Was mainly in the centre
Was mainly in the West
Q3.
Representatives of how many European countries attended the Berlin Conference?
12
14
15
Others
Q4.
Why did Britain annex Bechuanaland?
Others
To block the Belgians from expanding further
To block the French from expanding further
To end slavery there
Q5.
Under the terms of the Treaty of Berlin, a European country had to demonstrate what if they were to take over an area of Africa as a colony?
Others
That all the countries could make money from trade if they took it
That by occupying this country, they would prevent a war in Europe
That they intended to complete humanitarian work in the country