1) In which European city was a conference held in 1884-5 that essentially set out the (new) rules of acquisition in Africa? a) London b) Berlin c) Paris d) Lisbon 2) Why hadn't Europe conquered the interior of Africa prior to 1850? a) lack of money b) African nations had powerful weapons c) disease, lack of technology d) the Middle East had already conquered most of Africa 3) The only African nation able to maintain independence a) Abyssinia (Ethiopia) b) Egypt c) Nigeria d) South Africa 4) Which nation attempted a conquest of Abyssinia but was badly defeated by the Abyssinians (Ethiopians) at the Battle of Adowa in 1896? a) Britain b) Germany c) France d) Italy 5) What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference? a) to plan an attack in Africa b) to divide up land amongst the Europeans & Africans peacefully c) to divide up land amongst the Europeans peacefully d) to sell land in Africa 6) What was required to establish ownership in Africa? a) a building b) citizenship c) approval by the current ruler d) a flag

Scramble for Africa

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