Definition: Berlin Conference (scroll down for answer)       Definition: Berlin Conference, 1884-85 European nations assembled in Berlin to divide up the lands of Africa. Of course, no African leaders were there for this division of land. Britain and France came away from the conference with the most territory. In Africa, Liberia maintained independence. Ethiopia, under Menelik II, pushed back the Italian military to also remain independent. Click here for next flash card.      Back to eFlashcard headquarters