Return to Lesson

Berlin Conference Timeline Game

Turn off ads with a Pro Membership!

Summoning Knowledge...

About This Challenge

In this interactive game, players will dive into the history of the Berlin Conference (1884-1885) and test their knowledge of the key events that shaped this pivotal moment in colonial history.

  • Delegates from 14 European nations met in Berlin to discuss the partition of Africa.
  • The conference resulted in the carving up of Africa into colonies without the input of African leaders.

Game Details: a timeline game where you place events in their correct chronological order

Need a Hint? View the Facts
  • November 15, 1884: European powers meet in Berlin to discuss the division of Africa
  • November 15, 1884: The conference officially begins with representatives from 14 countries present
  • February 26, 1885: The conference lasts for three months, ending on February 26, 1885
  • November-February 1884-1885: Agreements are made regarding the colonization and trade in Africa
  • November-February 1884-1885: The conference is chaired by German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck
  • 1884-1885: The Scramble for Africa intensifies as a result of the conference
  • 1884-1885: The conference results in the partitioning of Africa into colonies controlled by European powers
  • 1884-1885: The conference establishes the principles of effective occupation and free trade in Africa
  • 1884-1885: The conference leads to the colonization of almost the entire African continent by European powers
  • 1884-1885: The conference is criticized for its lack of African representation and the arbitrary division of territories
  • February 26, 1885: The Berlin Act is signed, outlining the rules for European colonization in Africa
  • 1884-1885: The conference marks the beginning of the New Imperialism era in Africa
  • 1884-1885: The conference results in increased tensions and rivalries between European powers in Africa
  • 1884-1885: The conference is seen as a key event in the history of colonialism and imperialism in Africa
  • 1884-1885: The conference leads to the exploitation and oppression of African peoples by European colonizers
  • 1884-1885: The legacy of the Berlin Conference continues to impact African countries and their development today
  • 1884-1885: The conference sets the stage for future conflicts and struggles for independence in Africa
  • 1884-1885: The Berlin Conference is considered a turning point in the history of Africa and its relationship with Europe
  • 1884-1885: The conference highlights the power dynamics and inequalities between European and African nations
  • 1884-1885: The conference results in the redrawing of borders and the displacement of indigenous peoples in Africa

Need a Refresher?

Return to the Main Lesson
Scroll to Top