Imperialism in India, China, & Africa

The 19th-century term "white man's burden" reflects the idea that

• Asians and Africans were equal to Europeans

• Asians and Africans would be grateful for European help

• imperialism was opposed by most Europeans

• Europeans had a responsibility to improve the lives of their colonial peoples

The theory of Social Darwinism was sometimes used to justify

• the establishment of communist governments in Asia

• Latin American revolutions in the early 19th century

• the independence movement in India

• European imperialism in the late 19th century

Which statement best reflects the attitude of Great Britain, Germany, and France toward Africa and Asia during the 19th century?

• We should not become involved with people who are different from us.

• These land are sources of raw materials and markets for our products.

• There are many advantages to sharing and learning from other cultures.

• The political power and wealth of these areas threatens our position in the world.

During the time period represented by the map, Africa was largely controlled by

• independent African nations

• communist nations

• European nations

• Arab nations

The boundaries of modern African nations do not usually follow tribal boundaries mainly because

• African nations are trying to decrease tribal influence

• most tribes are unwilling to cooperate with the new national governments

• tribes have lost their importance in the lives of modern Africans

• modern national boundaries tend to follow former colonial boundaries

Which was a major effect of European imperialism on Africa?

• Most African nations developed self-sufficient economies.

• Africans and Europeans developed a respect for each other's cultures.

• Africans became economically dependent on European nations.

• Most Africans voluntarily abandoned tribal or ethnic loyalties for European values.

Which is an accurate statement about the partitioning of Africa by European imperialist nations during the 1800's?

• New nations were based on old tribal boundaries.

• The cultural and ethnic diversity of the African people was disregarded.

• The continent was divided equally among the colonial powers.

• African unity was encouraged.

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

• Living space was needed for the excess population in western Europe.

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

• European nations would benefit from some aspects of the conquered nation's culture.

• Imperialism would benefit the economies of the colonial powers.

One of the most significant motives for the European "Scramble for Africa" in the late 1800s was that Africa provided a source of

• raw materials used in industry

• religious inspiration

• free labor for the Americas

• technologically innovative practices

This cartoon shows

• competition between European nations for overseas territories after the Berlin Conference

• aggressive action of the Triple Alliance before World War I

• spread of communism throughout the world during the 19th century

• concern of European nations for the welfare of developing nations at the end of the 19th century