Intro to Imperialism

___ is the domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region.

• imperialism

• colonialism

• mercantilism

• communism

Which of the following are economic reasons western nations pursued imperialism?

• new sources of raw materials

• new markets for goods

• spreading western civilization

• new ventures, businesses, and enterprises

• converting local peoples to Christianity

Why were Europeans so successful in conquering and influencing Asian and African nations during the 1800s?

• Asian and African peoples surrendered and did not resist European colonization.

• These civilizations were in decline and had inferior technology compared to the Europeans.

• Superior Asian technology prevented Europeans from influencing this region of the world.

• The slave trade had strengthened African kingdoms enough they could resist European conquest attempts.

The educated of Asia and Africa tried to form these types of movements to expel European imperialists.

• civil

• capitalist

• communist

• nationalist

A ___ is a region in which a local ruler was left in place but expected to follow the advice of European advisors.

• sphere of influence

• colony

• protectorate

• fief

A ___ is an area in which an outside power claimed exclusive investment or trading privileges.

• colony

• fief

• sphere of influence

• protectorate

The French controlled what area of Southeast Asia?

• Indochina

• Korea

• China

• India

The British controlled what area of Asia?

• Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia

• Burma and India

• China and Korea

• Siberia and Caucasus

What was a political effect of western imperialism?

• Conservation efforts began to take effect in Asia and Africa.

• Well thought out nations were created with locals being granted self-rule.

• Europeans lost their power and influence on the world stage.

• Arbitrary borders were drawn while locals struggled for independence.

Select the effects of Western imperialism.

• Christianity Spread

• Western imports destroyed cottage industries.

• Local traditions weakened.

• Well thought out borders were drawn in Africa and Asia.

• Cash crops were grown instead of food.