Imperialism Review

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A form of imperialism in which a stronger power has exclusive trade privileges within a weaker country

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sphere of influence

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A form of imperialism in which local rulers were left in place but were expected to follow advice/commands of European powers

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protectorate

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The domination by one country of the political, economic, and cultural life of a weaker country or region

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Imperialism

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Which of the following describes a system of indirect rule? Options: Imperial powers send their own officials to administer their colonies., Imperial powers absorb territory into their existing political systems., Imperial powers govern their colonies using local rulers., Imperial powers give up spheres of influence to trading companies.

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Imperial powers govern their colonies using local rulers.

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Which of the following contributed to European imperialism?
The Enlightenment, The Scientific Revolution, The French Revolution, The Industrial Revolution

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The Industrial Revolution

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Most Westerners felt that their culture was ______________ than non-western culture

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better

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One objective (goal) of 19th-century European imperialism was to:

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Convert inhabitants of territories to Christianity

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In the 19th century, European countries claimed that the conquest of African would bring the benefits of Western civilization to that continent. From the perspective of the African people, the effect was:

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loss of political independence

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How did the political systems in Africa change as a result of European colonialism in the 19th century?

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Traditional forms of tribal authority and consideration of cultural boundaries were ignored

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What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885? Options: France and Germany agreed to share their African colonies, There was less fighting between African leaders and European powers, African leaders gave suggestions for better relations between Europeans and themselves, Europeans divided up Africa into colonies without consideration of cultural and political borders

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Europeans divided up Africa into colonies without consideration of cultural and political borders