Which of the following statements best describes Africa prior to the Berlin Act?(1 point)

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Africa was a continent in conflict with neighboring empires warring over natural resources and international allegiances.
Africa was a continent in conflict with neighboring empires warring over natural resources and international allegiances.

Africa was a continent wealthy in natural resources and home to hundreds of ethnic and linguistic groups.
Africa was a continent wealthy in natural resources and home to hundreds of ethnic and linguistic groups.

Africa was a continent built on European education and infrastructure, which was how it avoided colonization.
Africa was a continent built on European education and infrastructure, which was how it avoided colonization.

Africa was a continent under the control of a number of European nations, including England and Italy.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes Africa prior to the Berlin Act is:

Africa was a continent wealthy in natural resources and home to hundreds of ethnic and linguistic groups.

This statement accurately reflects the rich diversity and resources found in Africa before extensive European colonization efforts intensified following the Berlin Conference in 1884-1885.