Question

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

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

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.

Answer 1

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

Reason: before the Berlin Act (1884–85) most of the interior was independent, highly diverse, and rich in resources—factors that motivated the later European scramble for Africa.