Imperialism

the use of machines instead of human or animal power

• expansionism
• industrialization
• militarism
• sovereignty

a foreign policy of expansion of borders; establishment of colonies, and empire building

• nationalism
• imperialism
• sphere of influence
• protectorate

Why did industrialized countries seek to set up colonies or "spheres of influence" in places like China?

• for vacation destinations

• their countries were overpopulated

• those countries were exotic

• they wanted to gain economic and business advantages

Japan and Russia fought over trading rights in what country?

• Korea
• Japan
• Russia
• South Africa

What product did the government of China try to prevent the British from trading in their country?

• opium
• gold
• tea
• silk

The Taiping Rebellion was

• a rebellion to get rid of the British in China
• a peasant rebellion to topple the Qing Dynasty, because of the poor conditions faced under the emperors rule
• a peasant rebellion to win back the holy land
• a peasant rebellion to create Communism in China

In the past, European nations have conquered other lands, made them into colonies, and controlled their economies. This statement describes a situation that resulted from the

• industrialization of Europe and the need for raw materials
• desire of Europeans to spread communism throughout the world
• European belief in human rights for all people
• requests of developing nations for modern machines and technology

The major factor that enabled West European nations to dominate large parts of Latin America and Africa in the 18^th and 19^th centuries was the

• technological and military advancement of European nations
• acceptance of Christianity by many Asians and Africans
• desire of Asians and Africans for European culture
• refusal of Asians and Africans to fight against Europeans

The “Scramble for Africa” did not occur until the late 19^th century. The reason for the delay in European division of Africa might best be explained by

• Africa’s lack of valuable resources

• fears that the slave trade might be restarted

• European concerns about Islamic opposition

• geographic and health related challenges

What European country had the most colonies by 1914?

• Great Britain

• Italy

• France

• Germany