Scramble for Africa Flashcards

Flashcards covering the key concepts related to the Scramble for Africa.

Scramble for Africa

The period when European powers rapidly colonized the African continent.

God (in the context of the Scramble for Africa)

Europeans aimed to spread their religious ideas and way of life, viewing themselves as superior to African cultures.

Gold (in the context of the Scramble for Africa)

Trade and profit were major driving forces for European ventures into Africa to exploit its abundant resources.

Glory (in the context of the Scramble for Africa)

European explorers sought to be the first to discover the heartlands of Africa, bringing glory to their own names, kings, and countries.

New Imperialism

A focus on completely taking over countries in Africa and Asia, mainly driven by the pursuit of gold and resources.

Quinine

A drug discovered in 1817 that could cure malaria, making it safer for Europeans to explore and colonize Africa.

Technological advancements enabling African colonization

Cheaper iron and steel allowed for the creation of better ships and weaponry, facilitating European expansion into Africa.

Dark Continent

A term used to describe Africa, reflecting European ignorance and mystery surrounding the continent.

Treaty of Berlin (1885)

An agreement among European countries in Germany that established rules for claiming African territories to avoid war. No African representatives were included.