1. Identify: Berlin Conference, South African War

2. What ambitions did the French have in western Africa?  What resistance did they encounter?

3.  Why did Egypt become important to Great Britain? How did Britain gain control over the
     Suez Canal?

4.  What led to war between the British and the Afrikaners?

5. Why did Ethiopia turn out to be an exception to European colonialism in Africa?

6. Critical thinking:  Why were no African representatives present at the Berlin Conference?