Which of the following statements best describes Africa prior to the Berlin Act? (1 point)• Africa was a continent built on European education and infrastructure, which was how it avoided colonization.

Question

• Africa was a continent under the control of a number of European nations, including England and Italy.• Africa was a continent wealthy in natural resources and home to hundreds of ethnic and linguistic groups.

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.

Before the Berlin Conference in 1884-1885, Africa was characterized by its diverse cultures, numerous ethnic groups, and abundant natural resources, rather than being heavily controlled by European nations or largely influenced by European education and infrastructure.