Imperialism Review

Imperialism is __________.

• when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nation

• when a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrialize

• when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation

• when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation

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 race for European countries to claim land in Africa was called the _________.

• Scramble for Africa

• African Marathon

• Great Competition

• Monopoly

The Berlin Conference split up ________ among European nations.

• Africa

• Asia

• Australia

• South America

Where did the Sepoy Rebellion occur?

• Germany
• France
• India
• Britain

Which of the following is a cause of the Sepoy Rebellion?

• The Europeans were using spoiled grease that was making them sick

• They were being taxed without representation

• The native people were angry because of English tea imports

• The British army did not respect the indigenous peoples' cultures and government

The idea that the stronger nations should survive, while the weaker ones should be conquered.

• Sphere of Influence
• Social Darwinism
• White Man's Burden
• Protectorate

The white man's burden is illustrated in this picture. What was the white man's burden?

• the belief that imperialism was motivated by a high-minded desire of whites to uplift people of color.

• the white man's struggle to cook dinner

• The title of a poem written by Edgar Allan Poe

• The endless journey of trying to improve

Which of the following was NOT a cause of imperialism?

• the need for natural resources
• national pride
• the quest to cure diseases in Africa
• rivalries with other countries

Which describes a territory that belongs to another country?

• mother country 
• island
• innovation
• colony