Imperialism in Africa

¥  Which country controlled the Suez Canal during the nineteenth century and by World  War II controlled Egypt as well?   a. the USA;   b. Russia;  c. England;  

d.  the Mongols    e. Israel

 

¥ Which of the following was NOT a profitable enterprise for Europeans in Africa?   a) diamonds   b) slaves       c) gold d) ivory           e) opium       

 

¥ Who won the Boer War? a. Africans                    b. Dutch                     c. English 

            d. Portuguese            e.US

 

¥ Who lost the Boer War in South Africa?  a. Africans       b. Dutch                     c. English                        d. Portuguese            e.US

 

¥  David Livingstone is historically significant because he:

a. Explored and mapped interior parts of Africa.

b. Conquered South Africa.   

c. established a colony at Capetown

d. Made millions of dollars in the diamond industry.

 

¥ Which country colonized Algeria, Tahiti and Vietnam?

a. England;   b. the United States;   c. Japan;    d. France   e. Muslims