. which of the following statements best describes afrika prior to the berlin act

Question

A afrika was a continent under the control of a number of European nations including England and italy
B afrika was a continent wealthy in natural resources and home to hundreds of ethnic and linguistic groups
C afrika was a continent in conflict with neiboring empires warring over natural resources and international allegiences
D Africa was a continent built on European education and infrastructure which was how it avoided colonization

Answer 1

The statement that best describes Africa prior to the Berlin Act (which took place in 1884-1885) is:

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

This statement reflects the diversity and richness of Africa's resources and cultures before the intense European colonization that followed the Berlin Conference.