1. European Imperialism in Africa
Internet Webquest
World Geography
Mr. Clark
Social Studies Department
Clear Springs High School
(Lightly edited by Mrs. Sanders, 2015)

2. Compare the two maps 1.) How are they different? Similar?
2.) Which two countries remained independent?

3. Think… 3.) What is the main Idea of this political cartoon?
4.) How fitting is
the title?

4. After viewing the link, answer the following:
Let’s find out why…
The Berlin Conference, 1884
After viewing the link, answer the following:
5.) What was the Berlin Conference?
6.) List three examples of agreements that came out of the Berlin Conference.
7.) Who did the conference favor? Europeans or Native Africans? How can you tell?

5. Now… 8.) How did the Berlin Conference lead to the
situation shown in this
political cartoon?

6. Compare the two maps
9.) According to the map on the right, which two European nations held the most territory in Africa?

7. 10.) What percentage of Africa was colonized by 1913?
11.) What percentage Africa was controlled by the rest of the countries (excluding the two countries mentioned in #9)?

8. CIA World Factbook Activity
Click on the above link and research the following countries:
- Sudan
- Egypt
- South Africa
12.) List the capital of the country, the population, the HIV/AIDS adult prevalence rate, and the GDP (purchasing power parity) for each.

9. Read to find out… The Boer War 13.) Who were the Boers?
14.) What caused the Boer Wars?
15.) What was the result of the Boer Wars?
16.) How is the Boer War an example of the “Mad Scramble for Africa”?

10. Congratulations, you are finished!
Hand in your answers to Mrs. Sanders so she can record a classwork grade.
Work on homework or play this game.