World History Fall Midterm

Imperialism is

• when a powerful country uses it resources to help a weaker country.

• when a powerful country takes control of a weaker country socially, economically and politically.

• when weaker countries join together to fight a stronger country.

• when weaker country invite a stronger country to help it industrialize.

What was the result of the Berlin conference?

• France and Britain agreed to govern their colonies together.

• There was less fighting between African and European countries.

• African leaders voiced their opinions about Imperialism.

• Europeans divided Africa into colonies without consulting African leaders.

Based on this political cartoon, what best describes the African perspective on King Leopold and imperialism?

• Imperialism was responsible for the death of millions of Africans.

• Imperialism was beneficial to millions fo Africans.

• European armies conquered more land than in Africa than any other Asian countries.

• King Leopold helped to end slavery in Africa.

Which were negative effect of Imperialism?

• African countries became very wealthy.

• Local leaders were given control over their areas.

• Traditional cultures were lost and millions of people were killed or enslaved.

Although there were not many, what could be seen as a positive effect of Imperialism?

• The loss of traditional cultures

• Railroads, highways, and other infrastructures were built.

• Millions of people were killed.

• The colonizers shared their wealth with the colonized nations.

Which two countries controlled much of Africa?

• Great Britain and France

• Great Britain and Portugal

• France and Spain

• Belgium and Sweden

What was the ECONOMIC motive (cause) of Imperialism?

• Europeans believed that had superior culture & duty to share it with less developed countries.

• The need for new resources & new markets due to the Industrial Revolution.

• Christian leaders who wanted to spread their faith around the world

• Competition between European countries for prestige and political power.

What was the NATIONALISTIC motive (cause) of Imperialism?

• Europeans believed that had superior culture & duty to share it with less developed countries.

• The need for new resources & new markets due to the Industrial Revolution.

• Christian leaders who wanted to spread their faith around the world

• Competition between European countries for prestige and political power.

What was the RELIGIOUS motive (cause) of Imperialism?

• Europeans believed that had superior culture & duty to share it with less developed countries.

• The need for new resources & new markets due to the Industrial Revolution.

• Christian leaders who wanted to spread their faith around the world

• Competition between European countries for prestige and political power.

What was the RACIAL motive (cause) of Imperialism?

• Europeans believed that had superior culture & duty to share it with less developed countries.

• The need for new resources & new markets due to the Industrial Revolution.

• Christian leaders who wanted to spread their faith around the world

• Competition between European countries for prestige and political power.