Question

Many European nations expanded their empires by creating
________________________ in Africa.
• They wanted to exploit and export Africa’s resources such as
________________________, ________________________, ________________________,
and ________________________.













• They also wanted to protect important ________________________.

Answer 1

Many European nations expanded their empires by creating colonies in Africa.
• They wanted to exploit and export Africa’s resources such as gold, diamonds, ivory, and rubber.
• They also wanted to protect important trade (sea/shipping) routes.