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- The partition of Africa has been called by historians “The Scramble of Africa”. What does “scramble” mean and why is it a good word to describe what happened?
- Some countries said at the Berlin Conference that they wanted to “civilise” parts of Africa. What do you think they meant?
- Many African frontiers were re-drawn (moved) for the convenience of the division, and many countries were given new names. What problems do you think these changes caused for future generations and for the people who lived in these areas?
- Which, in your opinion, were the real reasons for the scramble for Africa? Put these reasons in order of importance: Military (Strategy), Economic, National Prestige, Spreading Christianity.