Imperialism Review

In the 19th century, European nations were able to dominate other lands, control their economies, and turn them into colonies. This resulted from

• the industrialization of Europe
• the influence of Enlightenment ideas
• these lands asking for help from the Europeans
• the desire of the Europeans to spread liberal ideas

Who are the three imperialist powers?

• United States, South Africa, and Japan
• United States, Europe, and Japan
• Europe, Japan, and Canada
• France, China, and Japan

The need of new markets and raw materials led European countries to pursue a policy of what?

• socialism
• communism
• isolationism
• imperialism

Which country was most responsible for starting the "Scramble for Africa"?

• Belgium
• Germany
• England
• Austria

The poem "White ma's burden" is defending what?

• imperialism
• industrialization
• slavery
• equality

Which African nation will successful resist imperialism?

• South Africa
• Ethiopia
• Egypt
• Sudan

What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference?

• to end the slave route
• to peacefully divide Africa between European nations
• to show respect for the feelings of the Africans
• to end the colonization of Africa

Which is true about the Berlin Conference?

• New nations were based on old tribal boundaries
• The cultural and ethnic diversity of the Africans was ignored
• Africa was divided equally among the Europeans
• The Africans were allowed to participate in the decisions

Which tribe was able to defeat the Boers in South Africa?

• The Maori
• The Ashanti
• The Zulu
• The Bantu

Which colony is known as the "jewel of the crown"?

• South Africa
• China
• India
• Hong Kong