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

Which statement best reflects the attitude of Great Britain, Germany, and France toward Africa and Asia during the 19th century?

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

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

• There are many advantages to sharing and learning from other cultures.

• The political power and wealth of these areas and threats to our position in the world.

Which was a major effect of European rule in Africa?

• decreased dependence of African nations on imports

• improved transportation and communication systems

• development of subsistence agriculture

• increased use of barter

Which was a major effect of European imperialism on Africa?

• Most African nations developed self-sufficient economies.

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

• Africans became economically dependent on European nations.

• Most Africans voluntarily abandoned tribal or ethnic loyalties for European values.

Which period of European history do the phrases “White Man’s Burden” and “Scramble for Africa” refer to?

• Age of Discovery

• Age of Imperialism

• World War II

• Cold War Era

Economic motives for imperialism include _________.

• a desire to spread Christianity
• a need for military bases around the world
• a need for raw materials to be used in factories
• a desire to gain glory

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

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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

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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

The Berlin Conference split up ________ among European nations.

• Africa

• Asia

• Australia

• South America