What were the main factors leading to European colonization of Africa and details about the Berlin Conference?

Here are the answers to your questions: 17. State three factors that led to the presence of Europeans in Africa. (3 mks) a) Search for raw materials* for European industries. b) Search for markets* for manufactured goods. c) Desire to spread Christianity* and "civilization". d) Strategic importance and control of trade routes*. e) Prestige* and power among European nations. 18. State the countries colonized by the following colonial masters. (3 mks) Colonial master: Britain Answer: Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt, South Africa (any one) Colonial master: Belgium Answer: Democratic Republic of Congo Colonial master: Portugal Answer: Angola, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau (any one) 19. State four terms of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 on partitioning of Africa. (4 mks) a) Any European power claiming a territory in Africa had to notify other European powers*. b) Claims had to be backed by effective occupation* (actual presence and administration). c) Freedom of navigation* was guaranteed on the Congo and Niger rivers. d) European powers committed to suppress the slave trade*. e) Boundaries were drawn, often disregarding existing African ethnic or political divisions*. 20. Name the countries marked ABCDE. (6 mks) A: Libya* B: Egypt* C: South Sudan* D: Democratic Republic of Congo* E: Madagascar* F: South Africa* 21. State three National Values provided in the Constitution of Kenya. (3 mks) a) Patriotism* b) National unity* c) Rule of law* d) Democracy* e) Human dignity* f) Equity* g) Social justice* h) Inclusiveness* i) Equality* j) Human rights* k) Good governance* l) Integrity* m) Transparency and accountability* n) Sustainable development* (any three) 22. List down four proofs that the earth is spherical. (4 mks) a) Circumnavigation of the Earth* by ships and aircraft. b) Ships appearing mast first* over the horizon. c) The circular shadow* of the Earth cast on the Moon during a lunar eclipse. d) Satellite images* of the Earth. e) Different time zones* across the globe. 23. Identify the following parts of internal structure of the earth. (2 mks) The outermost layer is the Crust*. The layer between the crust and the outer core is the Mantle*. The innermost layer is the Inner core*. 24. Describe three factors that contributed to the presence of African Diasporas across the World. (3 mks) a) The Transatlantic Slave Trade*, which forcibly moved millions of Africans to the Americas and Caribbean. b) Colonialism and post-colonial migration* for economic opportunities, education, or political reasons. c) Conflicts and political instability* in various African countries, leading to refugee movements. d) Voluntary migration* for better economic prospects, education, or family reunification. Last free one today — make it count tomorrow, or type /upgrade for unlimited.