The Maji Maji Rebellion was a violent uprising against colonial rule in which territory?
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: German East Africa
Spanning 1905–1907, this rebellion saw various tribes unite against German forced-labor policies. The rebels believed a magic water (Maji) would turn German bullets into water.
Keep practicing
More Scramble for Africa questions
- Which term describes the European belief that they had a duty to spread their religion and culture to Africa?
- The Suez Canal was of vital importance to the British primarily because it shortened the route to:
- In which region did the Herero and Namaqua genocide occur under German colonial rule?
- The 'Indirect Rule' system, using local traditional leaders to administer colonies, was most famously utilized by:
- What happened to German colonies in Africa after World War I?
- Which technological development allowed Europeans to communicate instantly between the African coast and London?