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Berlin Conference Fact-Matching Game

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The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 was a pivotal event in the scramble for Africa, where European powers met to divide up the continent among themselves.

  • Players will navigate through historical documents and clues to uncover the true motives behind the conference.
  • As you progress, you will encounter key figures such as Otto von Bismarck and King Leopold II of Belgium.
  • Unlock hidden truths about the impact of the conference on Africa’s future.

Game Details: a fact-matching game where you piece together important information fragments. Use spells for hints and extra time!

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  • The Berlin Conference took place from November 15, 1884, to February 26, 1885.
  • The conference was organized by German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck.
  • The primary goal of the Berlin Conference was to regulate European colonization and trade in Africa.
  • No African leaders were invited to the conference.
  • The conference established the principle of effective occupation as a requirement for colonial claims in Africa.
  • European powers agreed to respect each other's territorial claims in Africa and to work out any disputes peacefully.
  • The Berlin Conference effectively divided Africa among European powers without considering the interests of African peoples.
  • The conference led to the colonization and exploitation of Africa by European powers.
  • The borders drawn at the Berlin Conference often ignored existing ethnic and cultural divisions in Africa.
  • The conference set the stage for the Scramble for Africa, in which European powers rapidly expanded their colonial empires in Africa.
  • The Berlin Conference contributed to the exploitation and oppression of African peoples by European colonial powers.
  • The conference marked the beginning of formal European colonization in Africa.
  • The Berlin Conference had long-lasting consequences for the political and social development of Africa.
  • The conference resulted in the establishment of the Congo Free State, which was notoriously exploited by King Leopold II of Belgium.
  • The Berlin Conference laid the groundwork for the colonization of Namibia by Germany.
  • The conference led to the imposition of European languages, cultures, and institutions on African societies.
  • Africans were not consulted or represented in the decisions made at the Berlin Conference.
  • The Berlin Conference was a turning point in the history of Africa, marking the beginning of European colonial domination.
  • The conference resulted in the partitioning of Africa into artificial territories controlled by European powers.
  • The Berlin Conference reflected the imperial ambitions and rivalries of European powers in the late 19th century.

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