Imperalism

What is Imperialism?

• Extension of a nations power into neighboring cities and towns

• Being ruled by a Queen or King

• Extension of a nation's power over foreign people and land

• Being ruled by a governmental powers

When did the New Age of Imperialism begin?

• 1700

• 1840

• 1890

• 1870

What is the name of the country that started Imperialism?

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• China

How much control did Europe and former European colonies have in the early 1900?

• 75%

• 90%

• 82%

• 85%

All of the following are major reasons for the New Imperialism except?

• Demands of industrial economies

• Demand for cleaner and safer work environments

• Nationalism and militarism

• Social Darwinism

What was the major cause for Imperialism to begin?

• The Industrial Revolution

• World War 1

• The cold war

• The agricultural revolution

Which of the following countries did Europe invade?

• Asia, China

• Africa, Antarctica

• Asia, Africa

• Antarctica, Africa

Which of the following is not a reason that Europe decided to imperialize other countries?

• They wanted more power

• To share their land with the other countries

• They need more natural resources

• They need man power

Which of the following is a negative effect of New Imperialism?

• Resources were shared between both countries

• Asia and Africa were forced to follow Western law and culture and stripped of their own culture

• The African population grew

• The way individuals lived changed

What was the effect of an increase in factory production?

• Consumers were able to buy a product whenever they wanted to

• It caused the cost of goods to increase

• Their was a surplus of goods available

• Factories were able to meet consumers demands