1. Based on what you know of African geography, what physical barriers made exploration of Africa difficult for Europeans. 2. Were there more or less "African states and kingdoms" in 1914? Why do you think this was the case? 3. Which European nation acquired the most territory in Africa? What advantage did this country have over other European nations? (Hint: pay close attention to the locations that this nation had acquired.)
4. Some historians refer to New Imperialism as the "African Scramble." do you think this is an accurate description?​