Question 1

The modernizing that took place in African culture during the colonial era can be attributed most to European ____________________.

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Question 2

Wedged between their old ways of living and the way Europeans wanted them to live, Africans often found that they

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Africans were torn between their traditional ways of life and the pressure to adopt European culture and ideals. This led to a sense of restlessness and discontentment, as they struggled to find a way to navigate the changing world around them without losing their own identity and traditions. Thus, they were unable to find contentment no matter which path they chose.

Question 3

The main methods used by the French in controlling their colonies were ____________________ and ____________________.

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Question 4

Which of these groups were, according to your text, probably most important for the "evolution of African culture"?

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According to the text, merchants played a crucial role in the development of African culture as they facilitated trade and the exchange of ideas between different regions of the continent. While missionaries and administrators also had an impact, it is suggested that merchants were the most important group for the evolution of African culture.

Question 5

During the era of the New Imperialism, Europe added almost ____________________ ____________________ square miles to its overseas colonial possessions.

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Question 6

A collective hope of the European countries colonizing Africa was that their colonies would be

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Question 7

The Berlin Conference allowed King ____________________ of ____________________ control of the Congo Basin.

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Question 8

The only two African countries to maintain their independence throughout the colonial period were ____________________ and ____________________.

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Question 9

In the system of ____________________ rule, the British relied on local assistants to help them govern.

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Question 10

In West-Central Africa during the colonial period,

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The Europeans focused on exploiting mineral resources like rubber and copper, and the brutality of the Belgians, particularly in the Congo Free State, led to the death of a significant portion of the native population.

Question 11

Regardless of official policies of their central governments, local European rulers

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The passage states that "in some cases" local European rulers "made a kind of peace with the Africans, but many did not." This implies that there were instances where local rulers did try to improve relations with the Africans, but it was not a universal practice. Option A is not mentioned in the passage, and option B is contradicted by the fact that some local rulers did work with missionaries. Option C is not supported by any evidence in the passage, and option E is not discussed at all.

Question 12

In Algeria, the French subordinated the native ____________________ and ____________________

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Question 13

In the ____________________ ____________________, the Boers marched from the Cape to settle in the interior of southern Africa to avoid British control of the southern coastal area.

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Question 14

Which of these was not commonly a part of Africans' "secondary resistance" to the Europeans?

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Secondary resistance typically involved large numbers of people and collaboration across ethnic groups, often with spiritual leaders playing a role. However, the unique means of communication mentioned in option E is not a commonly noted aspect of these resistances.

Question 15

Primary forms of resistance by the African peoples to European takeovers involved

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Typically, African resistance to European takeovers was not organized or sustained over a long period of time. Instead, it usually involved spontaneous attacks in response to a particular action taken by the Europeans, such as defiance against forced labor, land grabs, or taxes. The other options mentioned could also be tactics used by African peoples in resistance, but they were not the primary forms of resistance.

Question 16

The idea that Europeans had the obligation to bring the benefits of civilization to Africans and Asians was expressed as the ____________________ ____________________ ____________________.

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Question 17

____________________ ____________________ was the most famous British capitalist and private empire builder in Africa.

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Question 18

What was the purpose of the British policy of Indirect Rule?

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The British policy of Indirect Rule aimed to make use of traditional African rulers to assist in administering the colonies. This way, the British could save costs and avoid the need to create a large number of administrative staff. Traditional rulers were given powers, although this varied depending on the colony. However, the policy did not aim to force Africans to assimilate into European culture or convert to Christianity. While education was promoted under the policy, it was not specifically aimed at forcing traditional rulers to send their children to school.

Quiz 38: European Imperialism and Africa During the Age of Industry

The modernizing that took place in African culture during the colonial era can be attributed most to European ____________________.

Wedged between their old ways of living and the way Europeans wanted them to live, Africans often found that they

The main methods used by the French in controlling their colonies were and .

Which of these groups were, according to your text, probably most important for the "evolution of African culture"?

During the era of the New Imperialism, Europe added almost square miles to its overseas colonial possessions.

A collective hope of the European countries colonizing Africa was that their colonies would be

The Berlin Conference allowed King of control of the Congo Basin.

The only two African countries to maintain their independence throughout the colonial period were and .

In the system of ____________________ rule, the British relied on local assistants to help them govern.

In West-Central Africa during the colonial period,

Regardless of official policies of their central governments, local European rulers

In Algeria, the French subordinated the native and

In the , the Boers marched from the Cape to settle in the interior of southern Africa to avoid British control of the southern coastal area.

Which of these was not commonly a part of Africans' "secondary resistance" to the Europeans?

Primary forms of resistance by the African peoples to European takeovers involved

The idea that Europeans had the obligation to bring the benefits of civilization to Africans and Asians was expressed as the .

was the most famous British capitalist and private empire builder in Africa.

What was the purpose of the British policy of Indirect Rule?