Imperialism Crash Course Video Flashcard

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What was the primary reason Europeans wanted colonies in the 19th century? Options: To find new lands for settlement, To establish new trade routes, To spread Christianity, To secure sources of raw materials for their industries

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To secure sources of raw materials for their industries

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Which empire was mentioned as having ambitions of extending control up the Nile and west toward Lake Chad?

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The Egyptian Empire under Khedive Ismail

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What was the outcome of the Macartney Mission to China in 1793?

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It was a total failure

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What technology allowed Europeans to travel inland in Africa, bringing supplies and personnel via Africa's navigable rivers?

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Steam ships

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Which battle did Ethiopia's Menelik II win, securing independence and an empire of his own?

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The Battle of Adwa

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What was the main reason for the British to finally defeat the Maori in New Zealand?

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The Maori were outnumbered three-to-one with the arrival of settlers.

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What was the significant effect of quinine medicine?

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It helped moderate the effects of malaria

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What was the primary method of European rule in their colonies?

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Indirect rule, relying on existing governments

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What was the main reason native princes put up with European imperialism?

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They retained some power and prestige

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What was the main consequence of the Treaty of Nanjing for China?

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Britain gained Hong Kong and five other treaty ports