The Age of Imperialism

Why did many industrialized or advanced countries need to takeover less advanced countries?

• For better climate and cleaner environment

• To create a democratic government

• To teach the local population about recycling

• To claim or takeover natural resources located in those countries

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

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The Berlin Conference split up ________ among European nations.

• Africa

• Asia

• Australia

• South America

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

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The "White Man's Burden" refers to

• The responsibility of European people to work hard

• Industrialized nations should civilize Africa & Asia

• The burden of responsibility to provide for one's family

• No answers apply

What valuable resources did African have that European powers wanted? 

• Gold 
• Copper 
• Diamonds 
• All of the above

By 1914, how many African Nations remained independent?

• 1: Ethiopia

• All of them

• 0

• 2: Ethiopia and Liberia

Why did Imperialism change in the late 1880's?

• Imperialism did not change

• Countries wanted direct control over large territories

• To compete with other Asian and African countries

European nations rushing to claim territories in Africa has been called ________ by historians.

• the gold rush 
• the scramble for Africa 
• get money in a hurry
• quick claims in Africa 

The Europeans were mostly successful against Africans in battle, partly due to:

• Better weapons
• More soldiers
• Advanced hand combat strategy
• Immune to disease