Imperialism

Imperialism is __________.

• when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nation
• when a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrialize
• when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation
• when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation

Economic motives for imperialism include _________.

• a desire to spread Christianity
• a need for military bases around the world
• a need for raw materials to be used in factories
• a desire to gain glory

The poem, The White Man's Burden, by Rudyard Kipling, represents the belief that European culture was _______.

• superior to other cultures
• misunderstood by Americans
• the oldest culture in the world
• a replica of Ancient Greek culture

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

The race for European countries to claim land in Africa was called the _________.

• Scramble for Africa
• African Marathon
• Great Competition
• Monopoly

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Who helped encourage an end to British rule through non-violent methods in India?

• Gandhi
• Otto Von Bismarck
• Queen Victoria
• Henry Stanley

When a strong country takes over a weaker country for economic, social or political reasons it is called

• industrialization
• miliatrism
• imperialism
• nationalism

Which statement would Social Darwinists most likely support?

• Stronger groups have the right to rule and control weaker groups.
• Public education should be guaranteed to all members of a society.
• Political equality strengthens the effectiveness of government.
• Universal suffrage is a basic human right.

Imperialism affected almost the entire continent of

• Africa
• Europe
  Europe
• Austrialia
• North America

In imperialism, the country that is attempting to control the other country is the one that benefits and the country that is being controlled suffers.

• True
• False

Britain forcing the people of India to go to British-style schools, speak English and convert to Christianity is which type if imperialism?

• Cultural
• Political
• Economic
• imperialism