Question

In 1870's only ______ of Africa was under colonial powers.

• A. 15%
• B. 50%
• C. 10%
• D. 60%

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

10%

The "Scramble for Africa" was the invasion, occupation, division, colonisation and annexation of African territory by European powers during the period of New Imperialism, between 1881 and 1914. In 1870, only 10 percent of Africa was under European control; by 1914 it had increased to 90 percent of the continent, with only Ethiopia (Abyssinia), the Dervish state (present-day Somalia) and Liberia still being independent.