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[World History] Chp.11: Section 2- Imperialism Case Study: Nigeria – Flashcards

Jacob Patel
7 July 2022
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To establish control over an area, Europeans used different techniques. What were 4 forms of colonial control that developed over time?
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Colony, Protectorate, sphere of influence, and economic imperialism
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For countries like Britain and the U.S, indirect control was used over colonies. What did indirect control rely on?
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existing political rulers
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France and other European countries used a more direct control. They thought of the colonies as children unable to govern themselves. What is the policy based on this attitude called?
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paternalism
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In 1914 Britain claimed the entire area of Nigeria as a colony. Nigeria is one of the most culturally diverse areas in Africa. About how many different ethnic groups live there?
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250 different ethic groups
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What were the 3 largest Nigerian ethnic groups?
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Hausa-Fulani, the Yoruba and the Igbo
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What were the 3 ways those large ethnic groups were different from one another?
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including language, culture, and religion
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Though Africans often resisted European attempts to colonize African lands, most of the attempts at resistance failed. Why?
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active resistance and religious movement
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What was the only country that was able to successfully resist European advances?
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Ethiopia
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A group of East African thought they could resist German colonization with religion. They disobeyed a German order, and then sprinkled themselves with a type of magic water that was supposed to turn German bullets into water. What was the magic water called?
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Magi-magi
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What was their 1905 uprising called?
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magi-magi rebellion began
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When the Africans covered the magic water and carrying spears attacked a German machine gun post, how many of them were killed?
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26,000
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Nearly twice as many of the east African died as a result of a famine. What caused the famine?
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cotton replaced the food crops
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What was the only African country to successfully resist the Europeans
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Ethiopia
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What Ethiopians emperor was responsible for Ethiopia's victory?
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Menelik 11
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What was the name of the battle where Menelik and his forces defeated the Italians?
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Adowa
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What were some of the positive effects of European colonialism in Africa
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Colonialism reduced local warfare
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What were some of the negative effects of European colonialism in Africa
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Africans lost control of their land and their independence
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