Imperialism Quizizz

Imperialism is a policy of extending a nations authority by

• an act of parliament

• territorial gain

• voting

• signing a treaty

Which historical time period influenced the beginnings of imperialism throughout the world?

• The French Revolution

• The Enlightenment

• The Spanish-American War

• The Industrial Revolution

What two things did industrialized nations go in search of when they began imperializing?

• Raw materials and new markets

• New weapons and better waterways

• Steam power and soldiers

• New religions and animal furs

Throughout the 1800’s, an increased need for both raw materials and new markets for manufactured goods led various European nations to pursue policies of

• socialism

• imperialism

• communism

• isolationism

Which statement best expressed the economic motive European imperialism?

• European nations needed places to buy new machinery.

• European nations needed raw materials and new markets.

• European nations wanted to spread their influence.

• European nations felt it was their duty to spread their culture.

“The idea that European nations felt the need to spread their power and influence to “lesser” nations is the definition of what imperial motive?

• Western Superiority

• Social Contract

• Law of Nature

• Imperial Force

“A race for different countries to conquer as many territories as possible in order to show their strength” is considered which cause of imperialism?

• social

• economic

• religious

• political

What is the term used to describe the weight that white European explorers had to carry due to the “uncivilized” and “lazy” lifestyles of the African natives?

• the law of man

• the african's way

• the white man's burden

• the european dumbbell

What was the event called where fourteen European nations met together to discuss how to divide Africa among them?

• Germany was the only country who came to the meeting.

• Africans stormed the meeting place.

• There was no African representation at the meeting.

• No one could agree on a decision.

Why were the Europeans able to conquer Africa so easily?

• The Africans were away on vacation.

• The Europeans planted mines in the villages.

• They use guerilla warfare and surprised the natives.

• The Europeans had better weapons and technology.