Imperialism Review

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

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

• Scramble for Africa

• African Marathon

• Great Competition

• Monopoly

Which of the following countries was the only to remain independent in Africa?

• Angola

• Chad

• South Africa

• Ethiopia and Liberia

Where did the Sepoy Rebellion occur?

• Germany
• France
• India
• Britain

Which of the following was NOT a method of protest Gandhi used against the British

• fighting
• nonviolence
• boycotting
• fasting

During the 1800s, colonies were generally seen as

• a sign of a country's relative power

• a place to train the military

• a location to banish criminals

• method for suppressing nationalism

Europe ravaged Africa in a quest for natural resources such as gold, diamonds, and coal. This is best described as

• economic imperialism

• social imperialism

• political imperialism

• cultural imperialism

Why did Christian missionary groups go to Africa?

• To study African culture

• To win souls for Christianity

• To gather slaves

• To map out the course of rivers

Why were European nations able to conquer large sections of Africa in the 19th and early 20th centuries?

• Africans wanted to trade with European nations.

• Europeans easily adapted to African climate and topography.

• Europeans possessed more advanced military technology.

• Europeans wanted to learn about African cultures.