Question

Which two of these items were requirements that the Berlin Conference imposed on European nations claiming colonies in Africa?
a-securing written, signed permission from the colonized territory’s leader
b-agreeing to participate ethically with other European nations in the slave trade
c-notifying other European nations when taking possession of African territories
d-actively occupying the territory, as shown by a flag and keeping a police force
e-committing to spreading the practice of Christianity in the colonies

Answer 1

Options A and D are correct.  

The Berlin Conference of 1884-85, regulated and formalised the colonisation of Africa, by European powers. It was initiated by Germany, which was at that time emerging as an imperial power.

One of the main requirements for effective occupation of a territory, was to have a Treaty with the territory’s leader, fly the colonising country’s flag and maintain a police force for law and order.  

Answer 2

The results of the Berlin conference are meaning of regions in which each European had a high-class right to pursue the lawful ownership of land.

Any fresh act of taking ownership of any part of the African coast would have to be informed by the power taking ownership to other signatory powers.