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World History B
Topic: The Carving of Africa by Imperialist Powers
Preview: Before starting this activity write a definition of imperialism.
Directions Part I: Using pages 670-674, complete the questions.
1.
Identify three African natural resources that were valued by industrialized
countries.
a.
b.
c.
2.
According to the map of 1914 on pgs. 672, which two imperial powers held the
most land?
a.
b.
3.
According to the map, in which part of Africa were most of France’s colonies
located?
4.
What are the only two countries in Africa not to be colonized by a European
power and to remain independent, according to the map on pg. 672?
5. In your view, what kind of problems might result from combining or splitting
groups of people? Refer to the maps on 671 & 672 to help you answer this
question.
6.
What was the Boer War and why did it occur?
7.
What was the Berlin Conference? Who was there and what did they decide in
regards to Africa? How did this affect Africa? See pg. 674.
8.
Name and describe at least two effects of Imperialism on Africa. See pgs. 673674.
Directions Part II: Color and label the following on the map. Use pgs. 672 and A2
(from the atlas section in the front of the book) & outside reference material to help
you complete this task.
Blue Nile River Kalahari Desert
Drakensberg
Zaire
Lake Victoria
Highlands
Mt.
South Africa
White Nile
Niger
Ethiopia
Kilimanjaro
River
Zaire River
Liberia
Ethiopia
Somalia
Indian Ocean
The Carving of Africa