Colonial Encounters in Asia and Africa, 1750

Chapter 18: Considering the Evidence Visual Sources Quiz

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1. How does the “Prelude to the Scramble” (Visual Source 18.1) differ from “From the Cape to Cairo” (Visual Source 18.3)?

In Visual Source 18.1 Europeans are portrayed as dominating the African continent.

In Visual Source 18.3 African rather than Europeans dominate the image.

In Visual Source 18.1 Africa is portrayed as an exotic land with many varied cultures.

In Visual Source 18.3 Africa is portrayed as a dangerous land capable of resisting European power.

Correct. The answer is c. “Prelude to the Scramble” (Visual Source 18.1) depicts Africa as an exotic and mysterious place peopled by many different societies.

Incorrect. The answer is c. “Prelude to the Scramble” (Visual Source 18.1) depicts Africa as an exotic and mysterious place peopled by many different societies.

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2. What can an observer infer about the role of native Africans in French colonial conquests from “Conquest and Competition” (Visual Source 18.2)?

Indigenous Africans served in the French colonial army as foot soldiers.

Indigenous Africans were armed with inferior guns compared to their European counterparts.

Some indigenous Africans became officers in the French colonial army.

Indigenous Africans were drafted unwillingly into the French army.

Correct. The answer is a. Indigenous African troops feature prominently among the troops in this visual source.

Incorrect. The answer is a. Indigenous African troops feature prominently among the troops in this visual source.

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3. The artists of both “Conquest and Competition” (Visual Source 18.2) and “From the Cape to Cairo” (Visual Source 18.3) use which technique to depict their main subject as a heroic figure?

They include a national flag next to their main subject.

They depict their main subject as a benevolent even fatherly figure in his relations with indigenous Africans.

They present their main subject engaged in a moment of violent conflict.

They depict their main subject as larger than life.

Correct. The answer is d. Both images depict their heroic figure as larger than life, a style likely to stir emotions.

Incorrect. The answer is d. Both images depict their heroic figure as larger than life, a style likely to stir emotions.

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4. Why are the French and British soldiers depicted as friends in “British and French in North Africa” (Visual Source 18.4)?

The image represents the alliance between the British and French that resulted in the conquest of Morocco in 1907.

The image depicts the crucial role that French forces played in helping the British to suppress a rural revolt in Egypt in 1906.

The image represents an African perspective on European colonial control of North Africa.

The image represents the perspective of Europeans opposed to the colonial conquests of their governments.

Correct. The answer is c. From the perspective of many North Africans, the British and French were not colonial rivals but rather part of the same process that saw Europeans seize political control over the region frequently using force to achieve their ends.

Incorrect. The answer is c. From the perspective of many North Africans, the British and French were not colonial rivals but rather part of the same process that saw Europeans seize political control over the region frequently using force to achieve their ends.

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5. Which is a true statement about “The Ethiopian Exception” (Visual Source 18.5)?

It is the only image that takes an African perspective of conquest.

It was drawn in response to “Conquest and Competition” (Visual Source 18.2).

It was a piece of propaganda that sought to disguise a military defeat.

It is the only visual source that represents successful resistance to European efforts to dominate Africa.

Correct. The answer is d. This depiction of a remarkable Ethiopian triumph painted by an African artist is the only visual source in this collection to represent a military victory for an African state.

Incorrect. The answer is d. This depiction of a remarkable Ethiopian triumph painted by an African artist is the only visual source in this collection to represent a military victory for an African state.

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