African Imperialism Flashcard

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What was the name of the conference in which 14 European countries gathered to discuss how to divide up the continent of Africa? Options: Berlin, Munich, Zulu, Versailles

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Berlin

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A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries politically, socially, or economically.

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Imperialism

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Theory based on “survival of the fittest” and was used by Europeans to justify imperializing Africa.

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Social Darwinism

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The belief that it was up to Europeans to civilize lesser cultures

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White Man's Burden

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Which of the following was not a social reason for Imperialism? Nationalism, Prestige, Security, New Markets

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New Markets

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Which of the following was not an economic reason that European nations participated in Imperialism? Expand their economy, Racism, Gain raw materials, New Markets

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Racism

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Imperialist style of management that relied on existing political leaders.

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Indirect Control

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Imperialist style of management in which Europeans brought in their own leaders to run the colony, and did not train locals.

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Direct Control

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Which country successfully staved off Italy under their leader, Emperor Menilik II?

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Ethiopia

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Treating people as if they were children; denying them rights. How the Europeans acted towards the Africans.

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Paternalism