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Imperialism

Authored by Kurt Chism

History, Geography

9th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these best describes the Scramble for Africa?

Imperialist powers sliced Africa amongst themselves by drawing borders on a map

Diplomats worked with tribal leaders to determine how to colonize countries in Africa

European countries worked to finance capital expansion in African nations through loans.

The United States used the Roosevelt Corollary to prevent nations from colonizing Africa.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Define "colony."

a country which is controlled by a more powerful country.

the policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries, or of acquiring and holding colonies.

An area of land under the jurisdiction (rule) of a ruler or state.

Having power and influence over others.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Define "exploit."

To give someone their fair share of the credit or pay.

To clearly define something.

To treat unfairly by using someone’s work or ideas and giving them very little in return

A secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these was NOT a reason European powers colonized Africa and Asia?

They wanted to acquire power and prestige

They wanted to gain access to natural resources such as gold, rubber, timber, and metals

They had a mission to civilize "inferior races"

They wanted to protect weaker nations from other foreign influences

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Define "partition."

The action of dividing or being divided into pieces.

To put or bring together so as to form a unit.

The action of becoming larger or more extensive.

To burst and force a way through.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Define "imperialism."

the policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries, or of acquiring and holding colonies.

loyalty and devotion to a nation

the power to do as one pleases

an area of land under the jurisdiction (rule) of a ruler or state.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Define "territory."

An area of land under the jurisdiction (rule) of a ruler or state.

A country which is controlled by a more powerful country.

A very large or unlimited space or quantity.

To gain or acquire by force of arms.

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