Imperialism

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 the economy and government of a weaker nation
• when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation

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
• Social Gospel
• Linnaean Model
• Pinnacle of Creation

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
• Social Gospel
• Linnaean Model
• Pinnacle of Creation

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 Boxer Rebellion refers to when:

• The nations of the West united to put down a rebellion against their influence in China
• A war when the people of Africa learned personal fighting styles to try to resist the European armies
• A rebellion erupted amongst British soldiers over bad pay and rations in their colonies, and they tried to "box" their way out of service
• The French people took up boxing in protest of the imperial policies of their government

Industrialization affected the relationships between industrialized nations and non-industrialized nations because it

• was the driving force behind imperialism. 
• weakened economic ties between nations. 
• allowed industrialized nations to take slaves. 
• enabled the two types of nations to strengthen each other.

Native Indians who served in the British East India Co. army

• Raja
• Viceroy
• Sepoy

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. 

 Why was India called the "jewel in the crown"?

• It was the most valuable of all Britain's colonies.
• The success of India's self sufficient economy strengthened Britain.
• The sepoy were a perfect model of successful imperialism.
• it had vast supply of diamonds, rubies, and sapphires.