Question 1

What percentage of the world's land did Europe control by 1914?

Accepted Answer

84%

Answer

35%

Answer

75%

Answer

50%

Question 2

Which chemical was isolated to combat malaria, aiding European exploration in Africa?

Accepted Answer

Quinine

Answer

Aspirin

Answer

Morphine

Answer

Penicillin

Question 3

What was King Leopold II's ambition regarding Africa?

Accepted Answer

To acquire a colony for Belgium

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To establish a trading post

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To explore the Americas

Answer

To eradicate slavery

Question 4

What significant diplomatic event took place in 1884 regarding Africa?

Accepted Answer

The Berlin Conference

Answer

The Treaty of Versailles

Answer

The Monroe Doctrine

Answer

The Congress of Vienna

Question 5

How did European powers manage to control vast territories in Africa?

Accepted Answer

By using advanced technology and military weapons

Answer

By offering financial incentives

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By peaceful negotiations

Answer

By forming alliances with native leaders

Question 6

What concept was used by Europeans to justify their colonization of other nations?

Accepted Answer

The 'white man's burden'

Answer

Manifest Destiny

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Social Darwinism

Answer

Cultural Imperialism

Question 7

What was the main reason many Europeans avoided the interior of Africa before the late 1800s?

Accepted Answer

High mortality rates due to disease

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Poor navigation tools

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Political instability

Answer

Lack of interest

Question 8

What role did cartography play in European imperialism?

Accepted Answer

It helped to document and claim territories

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It was irrelevant to colonization

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It hindered exploration efforts

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It confused colonial powers

Question 9

What was a notable medical advancement during the era of colonization?

Accepted Answer

Understanding of mosquito-borne diseases

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Surgical techniques

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Vaccination for smallpox

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Development of antibiotics

Question 10

What was the primary outcome of the colonization efforts by European powers by the early 1900s?

Accepted Answer

Africa was largely divided among European powers

Answer

Colonial resistance was entirely unsuccessful

Answer

Europe became economically independent

Answer

Independence movements began immediately

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