New Imperialism Vocab Quiz

What means "the extension of a nation's power over other lands"?

• Imperialism
• Racism
• Protectorate
• Economics 

What did people in the 19th century mean by the phrase "the white man's burden"?

• It was a cloaked form of racism, seeing non-whites as inferior & needing teaching from the whites.
• It was a heavy load (a "burden") that white men carried while travelling in Africa and Asia.
• It was a poetic verse simply meaning that being white brought unwanted responsibilities with no rewards.
• That white people needed to buy & use more soap than non-white people.

1899 rebellion in Beijing, China started by a secret society of Chinese who opposed the "foreign devils". The rebellion was ended by British troops

• Chinese Jay Rebellion
• Open Door Rebellion
• Chinese Boxer Rebellion
• Kaingzu Rebellion

What product did Great Britain use the open up trade with China? 

• Opium
• Gold
• Spices
• Silk

Why was Imperialism "necessary" following the Industrial Revolution?

• Great Britain was on a power kick

• Great Britain had too much money

• Great Britain and Europe needed resources to continue expansion

• None of the above

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

• France and Britain agreed to combine African colonies
• less fighting between African leaders and European powers
• African leaders voiced their suggestions
• Europeans divided Africa into colonies 

What is the purpose of imperialism?

• Power
• Gain materials
• spread religion
• all of the above

A country or territory under its own internal government but under the control of an outside country is a 

• protectorate
• sphere of influence
• colony
• state

A country or territory governed internally by a foreign power is a 

• state
• colony
• protectorate
• sphere of influence

An area in which an outside power claims exclusive investment or trading privileges is a 

• colony
• state
• protectorate
• sphere of influence