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JAMB Government 2008 Question 42

Question 42

Colonial Administration

Which of the following formalized colonial penetration into Africa?

  1. A.Paris Treaty.
  2. B.Treaty of Wesphalia.
  3. C.Berlin Conference.
  4. D.Treaty of Versailles.
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Answer: C (Berlin Conference.)

Explanation

The Berlin Conference of 1884-85 set rules for European powers to claim African territories, formalising the scramble for Africa.