Question

Which is an accurate statement about the partitioning of Africa
by European imperialist nations during the 1880’s?
The continent was divided
equally among colonial powers. Leopold was running in the atrium.
African unity was encouraged
by European leaders. Livingstone was sitting in the library.
1. The new nations were based on old
2. tribal territories or boundaries. The injury was not an electrocution.
3. The cultural and ethnic diversity of the
4. African people was disregarded. The victim did not stub their toe

Answer 1

An accurate statement about the partitioning of Africa by European imperialist nations during the 1880s is:

3. The cultural and ethnic diversity of the African people was disregarded.

During the "Scramble for Africa," European powers divided the continent primarily based on their own interests, often ignoring existing tribal and ethnic boundaries, which led to significant social and political issues that are still felt today.