Imperialism

What vocabulary term is associated with this image?

• Berlin Conference

• Boxer Rebellion

• Sepoy Mutiny

• Spheres of Influence

What is Imperialism

• Complete domination of countries by one country.

• Type of rebellion.

• Something from Star Wars

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of imperial colonization?

• Market for goods

• Raw materials

• Nationalism

• Revolutionism

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

The argument that the human species improves when more intelligent and resourceful people thrive and prosper, while weak and stupid people die out, is referred to as:

• Social Darwinism

• Spheres of Influence

• Nationalism

• Industrialization

The infamous "Scramble for Africa" referred to:

• A major race that was held across the plains of Africa
• A period when the European powers conquered and divided most of Africa amongst themselves
• A war that Britain launched against the Boers in South Africa
• A period when the European powers rushed to establish friendly relations with nations across Africa

The view that a nations most "fit" to survive had the right to dominate others

• Dominator

• Survivalist

• Social Darwinism

• Winner

What is a territory settled and ruled by people from another land

• colony

• territory

• spoils

• Island

What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885? 

• France and Britain agreed to govern their African colonies jointly. 
• There was less fighting between African leaders and European powers. 
• African leaders voiced their suggestions for better relations with European powers. 
• Europeans divided Africa into colonies without consulting African leaders. 

Places like India, China, and Africa were appealing to imperial countries because

• They had many resources, raw materials, and markets

• They had different cultures that people wanted to learn about

• They had extremely powerful militaries

• They had alliances together against European countries