Imperialism

Why was India called the “jewel in the crown?”

• it was the most valuable of all of Britain’s colonies   
• it had a vast supply of diamonds, rubies, and sapphires
• the sepoys were a perfect model for successful imperialism
• the success of India’s self-sufficient economy strengthened Britain

How did Europeans use paternalism to govern people in colonies?

• They allowed them to assimilate into European society.
• They provided for colonial peoples' needs but did not give them full rights.
• They trained colonial peoples to govern themselves.
• They trained them in advanced European farming and mining techniques.

Why did Britain take control of the Suez Canal?

• France traded control of the Suez Canal for control of Nigeria.

• Muhammad Ali considered maintaining its security a burden.

• French debt allowed them to acquired the canal and use it to get to India faster

• The British helped the Egyptians defeat French invaders.

What was the main purpose of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?

• to ensure that Africa borders would be based on culture and language
• to prevent fighting of European nations over the division of Africa
• to keep peace between Africans and European leaders
• to give African leaders a chance to be heard by colonial interests

The term Raj is used to refer to the period of Indian history during which India was

• under British control

• independent

• torn apart by civil war

• loosely ruled by the British East India Company

How did the king of Ethiopia, Menelik II differ from other 19th-century African leaders?

• He managed to maintain the independence of his nation.

• He established colonies in Africa for his own nation.

• He eagerly adopted European methods of governing.

• He aggressively rebelled against European imperialism.

One result of the Sepoy Mutiny was that?

• The British East India Company went bankrupt.

• The British government gained control over India.

• The British stopped trying to convert Indians to Christianity.

• British officials became more sensitive to the needs of Indians.

What were the Dutch settlers of South Africa called?

• Boers
• Ottomans
• Rajs
• Sepoys

Which of the following describes the theory that those who are fittest for survival enjoy wealth and success and are superior to others?

• Imperialism
• Paternalism
• Racism
• Social Darwinism

Where did the British Empire control an entire continent?

• North America
• Africa
• Europe
• Australia