Imperialism

Which of the following was NOT a political motivation for imperialism?

• national pride

• medical research

• prestige

• security

The racist belief that "inferior races" should be conquered and "civilized" is called

• imperialism

• industrialism

• ethnocentrism

• theism

After the Scramble for Africa, what percent of Africa was controlled by European nations?

• 5%

• 15%

• 25%

• 90%

Why was Africa so valuable to European nations?

• advanced ships and weapons

• valuable raw materials and resources

• vast land for farming

• tourism

Who benefited most from imperialism?

• European nations

• Native Americans

• African Kingdoms

• Indian Kingdoms

Why did the Age of Imperialism and the Scramble for Africa begin?

• European populations were growing at an unsustainable rate

• African kingdoms invited European nations to govern their land

• European nations wanted raw materials and markets for finished goods

• East Asian nations needed new routes to the Americas

Which of the following is a political reason for European Imperialism?

• access to raw materials

• access to new markets

• desire for cheap labor

• need to compete with other nations

Which of the following is an economic reason for European Imperialism?

• racist beliefs that Europeans were superior to other people

• access to raw materials and valuable resources

• need to compete with other nations

• desire to spread European religion

Which of the following is a social reason for European Imperialism?

• access to new markets

• racist beliefs that Europeans were superior to other people

• desire for cheap labor

• need to compete with other nations

What was the Berlin Conference in 1884 credited with starting?

• World War II

• Scramble for Africa

• The Scientific Revolution

• The Age of Explorations