Imperialism Review

What is imperialism?

• When a strong nation takes over a weak nation with the intent of controlling it

• When a weak nation takes over a stronger nation

• When a weak nation asks for economic help from a strong nation

• When a strong nation takes over a country solely for the acquisition of slaves

What is Social Darwinism?

• Where Charles Darwin's ideas about evolution called for poor, depressed communities to overthrow stronger communities

• A theory of Charles Darwin that said humans evolved through "survival of the fittest'

• Applying Darwin's theory of survival of the fittest to people and promoting the idea that the white race was to superior to other races.

• A theory that humans should take over other humans because evolution proves it to be true

Which is NOT a motive driving Imperialism?

• National pride

• Economic competition

• Social Darwinism

• Cultural sensitivity

What is apartheid?

• Integration of all the races in South Africa

• Segregation of races in South Africa

• Where the government separates the rich and poor people

• A law that prevents interracial marriage

What was the main goal of Mohandas Gandhi?

• Gaining independence for India

• Promoting religious freedom in India after the Sepoy Rebellion

• Establishing a limited monarchy in India

• Starting a civil war to get rid of the British

Which quotation was popular during British imperialism?

• "Africa is ours!"

• "Great Britain follows Social Darwinism"

• "Converting the uncivilized to Christianity is the only way."

• "The sun never sets on the British Empire"

Which statement BEST expresses the motive for 19th century European imperialism?

• Imperialism would make the colonial powers richer

• There were too many people in Europe, so they needed extra space to live in

• European nation's wanted to become culturally diverse

• European leaders thought imperialism was an effective method of reducing the number of wars

A similarity of the goals of Nelson Mandela and Mohandas Gandhi is that both leaders wanted to

• encourage a greater degree of industrialization

• improve the economy by expanding governmental control

• secure political power for the majority of the people

• gain independence from the Soviet Union

Which aspect of life in India demonstrates the influence of the British colonial period?

• caste system

• constitutional government

• arranged marriages

• religious tradition of Hinduism

What was the “White Man’s Burden?”

• The burden a society feels when they have to take care of the poor.

• A presumed responsibility of white people to govern and impart their culture to non-white people.

• A burden felt by white men because they traditionally have treated women poorly.

• A responsibility of non-white people to fight against nations trying to occupy their own nation.