Unit 4: Imperialism

Some European nations believed that Africans should be governed directly and protected like children. This use of direct control to manage the African natives is an example of:

• Assimilation

• Racism

• Social Darwinism

• Paternalism

Which of the following technologies helped European powers imperialize the interior of Africa?

• Steamboats

• Maxim Gun

• Quinine

• All of the Above

Which of the following are examples of Indirect Control? Check all that apply.

• No self-rule

• Limited self-rule

• Local (native) government officials

• Paternalism

• Government institutions are based on European models, but with local (native) leaders

"The sun never sets on the British Empire." -Queen Victoria

Which of the following best depicts Queen Victoria's view of Britain during Imperialism?

• The empire was on the verge of undergoing political and social reforms.

• The empire was so extensive that at any given time the sun would be shining on a British territory.

• The empire was expanding its territory over much of the western hemisphere.

• The empire was trading raw materials and natural resources with neighboring countries.

Which of the following are examples of economic motives of imperialism? Check all that apply.

• New markets

• Natural resources & raw materials

• Spread Christianity

• Cheap labor

• Trade

From the viewpoint of the indigenous Africans, what was the effect of imperialism on Africa?

• the loss of political independence

• fewer agricultural products for foreign trade

• new national boundaries based on ethic and cultural similarities

• global appreciation for African cultures and their development

Which of the following are examples of cultural assimilation? Check all that apply.

• A sphere of influence over Chinese territories

• The adoption of Christianity throughout Africa

• The spread of Western values in African colonies

• The growth of trade among indigenous Africans

"I contend that we [the British] are the first race in the world, and the more of the world we inhabit, the better it is for the human race...It is our duty to seize every opportunity of acquiring more territory and we should keep this one idea before our eyes." -Cecil Rhodes

Which of the following motives is most likely being portrayed in both the quote and image above?

• the spread of Christianity

• land acquisition to express European superiority

• guaranteeing natural resources for the indigenous population

• preserving native cultural practices

Which of the following are examples of Direct Control. Check all that apply.

• No Self-rule

• Limited Self-rule

• Assimilation

• Local (native) government officials

• Paternalism

How would you describe the image in the cartoon that is portrayed by Great Britain?

• A hungry nation that desires more land.

• An industrialized power that must extend its influence over the world.

• This cartoon suggests that Great Britain is the strongest imperial nation in the world.

• All of the above.