7th Grade Social Studies: Chapter 20 Section 2

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18 questions
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First & Last Name:

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Key Terms: Review the key terms at the beginning of this section. Use each term in a sentence that explains its meaning.

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Describe trade between Europeans and Africans before the 1800's.

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Why did Europeans establish colonies in Africa?

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What two African countries were never colonized by Europeans?

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How did the discovery of diamonds and gold in the Boer republics contribute to the Boer War?

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Why was the Suez Canal important?

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Identify Why did European traders stay close to the African coast in the early 1800's?

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Apply Information: How did expeditions into the African interior increase interest in establishing colonies in Africa?

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List the nations involved in the scramble for Africa.

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Identify Effects: Describe the effects of the Berlin Conference.

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Recall: Why did most armed resistance by Africans fail?

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How did Western-style education lay the groundwork for African nationalism?

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Recall: What discoveries increased British interest in the Boer republics?

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Compare and Contrast: How were the Boer republics different from the British colonies?

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Summarize: How did Great Britain gain control of Egypt?

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Analyze Causes: Why did Great Britain restore Tawfiq to the Egyptian throne?

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Suppose that you are a reporter sent to cover the Berlin Conference. Write a news article describing the conference. Be sure to include all of the basic facts: what, why, where and when.