Why did it take so long to Colonise Africa?

Malaria and other tropical diseases are among top reasons. Quinine was discovered on the XIX century, and will allow more european to survive local climate. Before that, Europeans could not settle inland.

Why did Europe colonize Asia?

Rubber and Oil. As the world entered the years before World War II, another major reason for European involvement in Southeast Asia emerged. Oil was discovered throughout Indonesia and Malaysia, and the climate was perfect for growing trees for rubber. Before, Southeast Asia had been a land that required protection.

Why was Africa never conquered?

Key Takeaways. Ethiopia and Liberia are widely believed to be the only two African countries to have never been colonized. Their location, economic viability, and unity helped Ethiopia and Liberia avoid colonization.

Why is Africa isolated from Eurasia?

Africa is isolated, not only from Eurasia, but also within itself, by impassable deserts. There was less knowledge and trade exchanged as a result. In Europe and Asia, great cross-continental empires (such as the aforementioned Mongols, or the Byzantines) arose, which created stability and promoted trade.

When did the Africans leave Africa?

About 60, 000 years ago, many Africans began leaving Africa, they began migrating into the Middle East and Europe in great numbers due to climate change. Science calls this Africans Modern man (homo sapiens) and they migrated or exodused out of Africa to Arabia, Eurasia, Australia, Asia, Brazil and the Americas, e.t.c.

Why did Europeans colonize the Americas?

Then Europeans started colonizing. Not only could they defeat the locals using their weapons, they could also bring along the quality animals and plants they had been domesticating over centuries, and settle areas suitable for those animals and plants to live.

How did European settlers explore the world?

Europeans (and Asians) aka Settlers and Africans. (This does generalise, but only for the sake of my question). Settlers were able to explore the world using boats, ships, etc. They were able to trade with far eastern countries. East Africa, was well known for trading with Arabic countries, Somalia, Mapungubwe, etc and a few others.