The Map as History
The Map as History
Conquest of Africa: The Scramble for Territory
Username: Marist
Password: school
1) How did the Berlin Conference of 1844 encourage the European
colonization of Africa?
2) Why was Great Britain not able to establish a rail link
between their colonial territories in Cape Town, South Africa and
Cairo, Egypt? What effect do you think this had on European
rivalry?
3) How did the African colonies help Europe during the First
World War?
The Map as History
The British Empire: Trade Routes and Construction
Username: Marist
Password: school
1) How was England able to conquer so much of the world?
2) What factor encouraged England to colonize and annex certain
parts of the world?
3) How do you think the network of cables controlled by Great
Britain increased that countrys commercial power?
4) How else did Great Britain spread their influence around the
world?
The Map as History
The British Empire: Statutes and Administration
Username: Marist
Password: school
1) Their was once a saying, the sun never sets on the British
Empire. Explain this using the information you learned from the
map.
2) The first three British colonies to gain independence all
have one thing in common, what was it? (hint: think race)
3) Why was it difficult to unite all of the Crown Colonies under
a single administrative system?
4) What is the British Common Wealth?
The Map as History
France and Its Colonies
Username: Marist
Password: school
1) What was the similarity between most of the early French
colonies?
2) What was the first major piece of land France acquired in
South East Asia? (If you dont know your geography well you may need
to look at a world map!)
3) How did the colonies help France during the first World
War?
4) What parts of the French Empire challenged their colonial
masters?
5) How did Frances colonial history contribute to the
multi-culturalism that exists in that country today?
