The 'Maxim Gun' played a critical role in European conquest because it was the first:
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: Recoil-operated machine gun
The Maxim Gun allowed small European detachments to defeat much larger African forces. Its devastating rate of fire essentially ended the era of traditional infantry charges in colonial warfare.
Keep practicing
More Scramble for Africa questions
- Which European power primarily controlled the vast territories of Northwest Africa?
- What was the 'Principle of Effective Occupation' established in Berlin?
- The Maji Maji Rebellion was a violent uprising against colonial rule in which territory?
- 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?