Film Lesson: "Mountains of the Moon"

Some of the hardships the Europeans had to face as they explored Africa was, the other tribes ambushing them. Some tribes actually kidnapped one of the explorers and stab him in his legs and arms jus tso he wont get away. They also check your mouth to see if you had gold fillings they would yank your teeth out because the gold was valuable. And getting there items stolen by some of the Africans who wished to not work anymore. They took tea sets silverware and a gun or two. Also the bugs was a problem.

The advantage the Europeans had over the Africans was that the Europeans had guns. and vehicles. And they was able to conquer Africa easily for the fact that they have been there already and know its surroundings and they'er weapons was more powerful then the Africans.