Imperialism

Which is the definition of imperialism?

• Do not provoke other countries but use full force when threatened

• To establish equal relationships with other nations for trading purpose

• Forming military alliances with other nations in case of an attack

• The economic and political domination of a strong nation over other weaker nations

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

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

• imperialism

• industrialism

• ethnocentrism

• theism

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

What are the three reasons for imperialism?

• economical, political and cultural.

• economical, political and cultural.

• zooilogical, regional and demographical.

• agricultural, economical and cultural.

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

What European country had the most colonies in Asia? 

• Great Britain
• Italy
• France
• Germany

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

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

When did Imperialism happen?

• After the Enlightenment

• After The Industrial Revolution