Imperialism and Its Impact on Sub-Saharan Africa

Flashcards for reviewing key terms and concepts related to imperialism and its effects on Sub-Saharan Africa.

Imperialism

Policy of extending a country's power through colonization or other means, gaining political and economic control over other territories.

Dr. David Livingstone

A Scottish missionary and explorer who played a significant role in exploring Africa and is known for discovering Victoria Falls.

Victoria Falls

The largest waterfall in the world based on width, located on the Zambezi River and a major tourist attraction.

The Berlin Conference

A meeting of 13 countries in 1884-1885 to regulate European colonization and trade in Africa, aimed at avoiding war among European powers.

Economic reasons for colonization

Europe sought raw materials for its industrial revolution, which fueled the push for colonization in Africa.

King Leopold II

The King of Belgium who colonized the Congo Free State and was known for implementing brutal forced labor systems.

African independence

The process of African nations gaining independence from colonial powers, which occurred mainly from the 1940s to the 1980s.

Colonization effects

The exploitation of resources in Africa by Europeans, often leaving behind no infrastructure or businesses.

Abyssinia

The historical name for Ethiopia, one of the last territories in Africa to remain independent during the wave of European colonization.

Quinine

A medicine discovered to offer protection against malaria, which enabled greater European exploration in Africa.