African Civilizations and European Imperialism

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  1. 3. Imperialists justified that their main motive was to bring ______ to Africa
  2. 4. Timbuktu became known as a center of ______________
  3. 7. the 14th century to the late 19th century established by King Shaka in the early 19th century in present-day South Africa:
  4. 9. In 1240, the people of Mali conquered the old capital of _______ and established a new Empire.
  5. 11. During the late 19th century, which factor attracted European imperialists to Africa?
  6. 13. kingdoms of Great Zimbabwe and Axum/Aksum were both shaped by their extensive _____ networks
  7. 14. an expansion of territory through force, colonization or coercion
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  1. 1. What factor might have led to the decline of Great Zimbabwe?
  2. 2. ____ succeeded the Mali Empire in the 15th century as a dominant power in West Africa
  3. 5. The kingdom of Mali controlled the ____________
  4. 6. an ancient African civilization, dates back to the 2nd century b.c. in present day Sudan. Built 200 pyramids in Meroe and ruled Egypt as it's 25th dynasty commercial hub, in present day Tunisia referred to as the land of the gods, rich in gold, ebony, myrrh, exotic animals and its location is unknown referred to as the land of the gods, rich in gold,
  5. 8. Which Area of the world came under the direct control of European powers during the late 19th century?
  6. 10. Oldest kingdom in Africa to practice Christianity
  7. 12. White man's burden by Kipling claimed the white _____ to be superior.