Scramble For Africa: How Much Do You Know? Quiz

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    What percentage of Africa was colonized by 1913? - ProProfs

    What percentage of Africa was colonized by 1913?

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The Scramble for Africa, also known as the Partition of Africa. It was marked the invasion, occupation, division, and colonization of African territory by European powers. Did you know that it was at the Berlin conference where the territories in Africa were split and shared among the most powerful nations at the time? Take our quiz and find out more about the scramble for Africa.

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    What part did the Berlin Conference play in the creation of this map?  European _______________ decided which part of _______________ they wanted to colonize. - ProProfs

    What part did the Berlin Conference play in the creation of this map?  European _______________ decided which part of _______________ they wanted to colonize.

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    The Berlin Conference played a significant role in the creation of this map as it was during this conference that European countries decided which parts of Africa they wanted to colonize. The conference, held in 1884-1885, was convened by European powers to establish rules and guidelines for the colonization of Africa. It resulted in the partitioning of Africa among European nations, leading to the colonization and exploitation of African territories by these countries.

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    According to the map what two European countries held the most control in Africa? - ProProfs

    According to the map what two European countries held the most control in Africa?

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    The correct answer is British and French. According to the map, these two European countries held the most control in Africa. This can be inferred from the historical context of European colonization in Africa, where Britain and France were major colonial powers that established colonies and exerted significant control over various regions in the continent.

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    The _______ Desert, located in northern Africa, is the largest hot desert in the world.

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    The Sahara Desert, covering most of North Africa, is the largest hot desert globally. Its vast expanse of sand dunes, rocky plateaus, and arid plains spans approximately 9,200,000 square kilometers. Known for its extreme temperatures and aridity, the Sahara is home to unique flora and fauna adapted to its harsh conditions.

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    How did the Berlin Conference boundaries affect the political boundaries of today? - ProProfs

    How did the Berlin Conference boundaries affect the political boundaries of today?

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