HISTORY
THE AGE OF IMPERIALISM
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Question
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Which is a correct statement about the dividing of Africa by European nations during the 1800s?
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The cultural and ethnic diversity of the African people was disregarded
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New nations were based on old tribal boundaries
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African unity was encouraged
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The creation of these borders had a negative impact on Africa’s political and social structures by either dividing groups that wanted to be together or combining ethnic groups that were enemies. Europeans placed colonies into administrative districts and forced the Africans to go along with their demands.
Detailed explanation-2: -According to the graph the two countries that held the most land in the continent of Africa were the French and the British.
Detailed explanation-3: -Which statement best reflects an effect of imperialism in Africa? Timbuktu became the center of great learning. Natural resources were exploited for the benefit of European powers.
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