Imperialism World History

Why did many industrialized or advanced countries need to takeover less advanced countries?

• For better climate and cleaner environment

• To create a democratic government

• To teach the local population about recycling

• To claim or takeover natural resources located in those countries

Why were European countries interested in colonizing Africa during the Age of Imperialism?

• They wanted Africa's natural resources

• They wanted land to develop new types of ships

• They wanted to create a perfect society

• They wanted to learn new languages

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The race for European countries to claim land in Africa was called the _________.

• Scramble for Africa

• African Marathon

• Great Competition

• Monopoly

Which of the following is true about the Boxer Rebellion?

• The rebellion took place in Japan.

• The Boxers were trying to keep Christianity in China.

• The Boxers were unhappy with foreign influence in China.

• The Boxers were able to drive out the foreigners from China.

The Berlin Conference split up ________ among European nations.

• Africa

• Asia

• Australia

• South America

Africa was colonized by all of the following, except:

• France

• Britain

• Belgium

• Russia

What does the phrase "the sun never sets over the British Empire" mean?

• it's always sunny in Britain

• it shows how large their empire was

• it shows how dangerous they were

• is a reference to the shiny money they had

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The Opium War was caused by Britain continuing to sell opium to China.

• True

• False

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 nation takes control of a weaker nation for gain

• when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation

an area in which an imperial power has complete rights and privileges in trade or investment

• protectorate
• colonialism
• sphere of influence
• imperialism