Imperialism Basics

Which area of the world was most directly affected by the decisions made at the Berlin Conference?

• South America
• India 
• China
• Africa

What role did African delegates have in the Berlin Conference?

• None, they weren't invited
• A strong & dominant role
• An equal role with the European powers

Which of the following is a main player for imperialism?

• China
• India
• Africa
• Great Britain

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 of the following represents the idea that Europeans wanted exploit the natural resources and cheap labor or colonies?

• Economic
• Political
• Ideological
• Religious

When a stronger country takes over a weaker country. 

• Nationalism
• Imperialism
• Militarism 
• Alliance System 

Extreme pride in one’s country is known as

• nationalism
• communism
• imperialism
• Social Darwinism

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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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 Industrial Revolution______________ the growth of Imperialism.

• encouraged
• discouraged