Age of Imperialism

New Imperialism was focused mainly in 

• North and South America
• Africa and Asia
• Antarctica and Australia
• Europe

What valuable resources did African have that European powers wanted? 

• Gold 
• Copper 
• Diamonds 
• All of the above

By 1914, how many African Nations remained independent?

• 1: Ethiopia

• All of them

• 0

• 2: Ethiopia and Liberia

The idea that it was natural for stronger countries to dominate weaker ones is known as

• Berlin Conference

• Social Darwinism

• Sphere of Influence

• Scramble for Africa

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 country takes control of the economy and government of a weaker country

Which statement best shows the attitude of Great Britain, Germany, and France toward Africa during the 1800's?

• We should not become involved with people who are different from us

• These lands are sources of raw materials and markets for our products

Which was a major effect of European imperialism on Africa?

• Africans and Europeans developed a respect for each other’s cultures

• Most Africans abandoned tribal or ethnic loyalties for European values

• Africans became economically dependent on European nations

Which is a correct statement about the dividing of Africa by European nations during the 1800s?

• The cultural and ethnic diversity of the African people was disregarded

• New nations were based on old tribal boundaries

• African unity was encouraged

The ideas of Social Darwinism and the religion were often used to justify

• isolationism

• imperialism

• appeasement

• disarmament

Which country was the only African country to remain independent during the Scramble for Africa?

• Ethiopia

• Egypt

• Chad

• Kenya