Imperialism #2: Imperialism in India and China

Imperialism is defined as

• The ability of one country to build a strong military

• Domination of the political, economic and/ or social life of an area by a foreign power.

• A country making itself more powerful by building its economy

• A country finding new resources overseas

Why did Europeans improve roads, build bridges, and put down railroad tracks in their colonies?

• To obtain raw materials for their industries

• Provide high-paying jobs for the colonists

• Impress the colonists with their technology

• Help missionaries spread the Christian religion

Which of these was an economic reason which led to imperialism? 

• The Europeans wanted to spread Christianity. 
• The Europeans needed raw materials for their factories.
• The Europeans needed fueling stations for their naval ships.
•  The Europeans wanted a larger empire.

Nationalism in European nations led to imperialism because  

• the nations wanted fueling stations for their naval ships.
•  the people of Africa and Asia were poor and in need of help.
• the countries of Europe were competing to become the strongest in power. 
• because the Europeans wanted a market for goods made in factories

What are natural resources?

• Land that can be used for economic gain

• Man made materials used for economic gain

• Materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain

• Books used to learn

What is a "sepoy?"

• A type of food made in India.
• A native Indian who worked for the British East India Co.
• British soldiers who tried to stop the rebellion.
• A type of rifle.

What was the result of the Sepoy Rebellion? 

• India became an independent nation
• Britain stopped the rebellion and took full control of India
• India rebelled and eventually took over Great Britain 
• Pig and cow grease was no longer used to seal bullet cartredges 

Why was it difficult for the Indian people to unite against the British rule?

• Too many people spoke different languages
• The geography was too mountainous and dangerous 
• The Hindus and Muslims distrusted each other too much. 
• The British forces outnumbered the Indians

A region economically dominated by, but not directly ruled by, a foreign power.

• Sphere of Inlfuence

• Sphere of Trade

• Influencing Trade

• SWIM

The image shown here is evidence of China's "century of humiliation".  TRUE OR FALSE?

• True
• False