KC 7 Imperialism/World World 1

The ORANGE on the Map represents the

United Kingdom and it's colonies.

True or False

The Sun Never Sets on the British Empire because it has colonies all around the world?

• True

• False

Look at this map!

Which event lead to the splitting up of Africa by European Countries?

• The Boer Wars

• French Revolution

• Berlin Conference of 1884

• World War 1

What is the best definition for European Imperialism?

• Europe worked together as a team to protect other countries resources.

• A democratic system of self-government for colonies

• When industrial nations control other regions to get economic resources and cheap labor.

• A system that ensured equality of different racial groups.

Kaiser Wilhelm II, Emperor of Germany, 1901 said,

"So that our activity, trade in foreign lands, our industry, and our agriculture may develop to their full potential."

Which of the PRIDES describes the reason for German Imperialism in this quote above?

• Political

• Religious

• Diplomacy

• Economic

After looking at this picture, what caused France's easy conquest of Vietnam? Also, the reason why European Imperialism was relatively unopposed.

• France had a stronger government than Vietnam

• France wanted to spread their culture using the 'white man's burden.'

• France had better technology

• None of the above

Which Letter represents the CENTRAL POWER that declared war after the assassination of their leader, Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914.

• R (England)

• W (France)

• T (Germany)

• S (Austria Hungary)

Most of the fighting took place in a 400 mile long trench line in this ALLIED nation. Also, this country is where most of the Western Front was located.

• France

• Germany

• Austria-Hungary

• Russia

This country suffered the heaviest losses of all the Central Powers and were forced to admit that they started the war. (This will lead to the rise of Hitler)

• Germany

• USA

• Russia

• France

Define the word pacifism?

• The belief that people should be loyal mainly to their nation that is, to the people with whom they share a culture and history rather than to a king or empire

• A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries politically, economically, or socially

• The belief that any violence, including war, is unjustifiable under any circumstances, and that all disputes should be settled by peaceful means.

• A policy of glorifying military power and keeping a standing army always prepared for war

What is the author's PURPOSE for wring this diary entry?

• Some nations are guilty of crimes against people in colonies

• Christian teachings were successful in limiting abuses of imperialism.

• Imperialism causes violence against people in the colonies.

• To show that the 'White Man's Burden' will eventually help the people in the colonies.