Topic 16 Imperialism Exam w/MCQ's

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loyalty to one nation above others, and emphasizing promoting its culture, values, and interests

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Nationalism

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Process of adopting the culture and customs of a dominant group

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Assimilation

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Term that describes the competition among European powers for African territories during the late 1800’s.

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Scramble for Africa

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Treating people as children in need of guidance and protection

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Paternalistic

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Which of the following statements best describes European imperialism?
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European imperialism had no political motives.
The Industrial Revolution was a driving force behind European imperialism.
European imperialism was motivated by humanitarian goals.
People did some things

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The Industrial Revolution was a driving force behind European imperialism.

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How did Westerners justify their right to rule over other people? Options: They convinced Africans and Asians that they only wanted to protect them. They convinced colonized people that they would improve their lives. They adopted traditions of the colonized cultures as their own. They believed that Western culture was superior to others.

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They believed that Western culture was superior to others.

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What effects did colonization have on Australia & New Zealand’s indigenous populations? Options: The Aborigines & Maori were assimilated into British society and culture. The Aborigines & Maori were killed or pushed out of areas desired by Europeans. The Aborigines & Maori were left alone. They built boats and sailed to the United States

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The Aborigines & Maori were killed or pushed out of areas desired by Europeans.

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Which of the following WAS NOT a positive effect of imperialism for colonies? Improvements in transportation and education, Colonies were profitable for everyone, Economic development created jobs that enabled colonial people to acquire new skills, New crops, tools, and farming methods increased food production

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Colonies were profitable for everyone

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What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885? Options: France and Britain agreed to combine African colonies, less fighting between African leaders and European powers, African leaders voiced their suggestions, Europeans divided Africa into colonies

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Europeans divided Africa into colonies

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The theory that it was natural for stronger nations to dominate weaker ones is known as

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Social Darwinism