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Which words best describe King Leopold II’s actions in central Africa?
indifferent, removed
kind, concerned
enlightened, civilized
cruel, heartless
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In the late nineteenth century the real driving force behind colonization of Central Africa was?
Leopold of Belgium
Which European monarch established the Congo free state as a personal kingdom in central Africa and ruled it ruled through violence and intimidation?
King Leopold II
Why is king Leopold 2 famous?
for overtaking africa
What man is known as the formost empire builder in Africa?
leopold the third
What was the name of King Leopold's colony in Africa?
Congo Free State
What was the main result of the Berlin conference?
King Leopold of Belgium became the monarch of the Congo Free State.
Is central east Africa in south Africa?
No it is in East Central Africa
Where is the Kasai River in Central Africa?
in central Africa
How did king Leopold ll set off a scramble for colonies in Africa?
King Leopold II of Belgium set off a scramble for colonies in Africa by claiming the Congo Free State as his personal possession in the late 19th century. His aggressive exploitation of the region's resources, particularly rubber, and his brutal treatment of the local population drew international attention. Leopold's actions highlighted the potential for profit in Africa, prompting other European powers to pursue their own colonial ambitions. This led to the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, where European nations formalized claims to African territories, intensifying the scramble for colonies.
Who was the king responsible for opening Africa's interior to European trade?
king leopold
Where do corncrakes spend the winter?
central Africa
Where the first humans spread out from?
central Africa
