Wanderlust

Q. Why are the borders of some African countries straight lines?

1. These borders have existed from before the establishment of the idea of nations.
2. It was how European powers drew up boundaries to demarcate conquered territories.
3. The government of Africa had divided their lands in the 1700s and this was a convenient way to do so.
4. The general consensus among the African people was that the continent required such borders.

Q. Imperialism abroad was associated with peace and better living conditions at home during the 19th century. Select the correct options from the following that proves this correct:

1. Rich people in England started working in farms or factories.
2. People used bulbs and fans to live a better life.
3. Better transport facilities.
4. Refrigerated ships ensured better food to people.

Q. S1: The Europeans started colonising Africa since it was abundant in minerals and plantations.

S2: Africans were self-sufficient and did not want to work.

Select the relevant options:

1. S1: True; S2: True; S2 is the reasons for S1
2. S1: True; S2: True; S1 and S2 are independent sentence
3. S1: True; S2: False
4. S1: False; S2: True

Q. The major European powers met at in 1885, to decide the fortunes of the lands in Africa.

1. Berlin
2. Munich
3. London
4. Milan

Q. 'X' was a Welsh-American explorer and journalist. He is said to have adopted the first and last name of a merchant he came to treat as an adoptive parent after he had disembarked at New Orleans. He is famous for his exploration of Central Africa.

Who is 'X'?

1. Stanley Hope Henry
2. Stanley Henry Morton
3. Henry Morton Stanley
4. David Livingstone
5. Stanley Hope Morton

Q. This conference may be understood as being part of what was once dubbed as the 'scramble' between colonial powers, where participants agreed to the internationalisation of two important rivers in the continent. It took place in Europe and facilitated key colonial decisions pertaining to a neighbouring continent. Which conference is being alluded to?

1. The Berlin West Africa Conference
2. The Western Berlin Conference
3. The Munich Congo Conference
4. The Hamburg West Africa Conference

Q. Rival European countries carved up the different territories in a continent in order to establish their colonies there. Identify the continent.

1. South America
2. Europe
3. Asia
4. Africa

Q. Name the place where big European countries met in 1885 to complete the process of carving up of Africa among them.

1. Paris
2. Rome
3. London
4. Berlin