Imperialism in South Asia

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

This country in Asia was known as Britain's "crown jewel".

• China
• India
• Manchuria
• Korea

What does the phrase "the sun never sets over the British Empire" mean?

• it's always sunny in Britain

• it shows how large their empire was

• it shows how dangerous they were

• is a reference to the shiny money they had

The Opium War was caused by Britain continuing to sell opium to China.

• True

• False

Where did the Sepoy Rebellion occur?

• Germany
• France
• India
• Britain

In the late 1800s, many Europeans traveled to Africa and Asia to teach Christianity. This is “best" described as an example of: 

• White Man’s Burden 
• Socialism 
•  Social Darwinism 
• Gold, God, Glory

What European country had the most colonies in Asia? 

• Great Britain
• Italy
• France
• Germany

the policy of setting up overseas settlements for raw materials and markets

• imperialism

• colonialism

• sphere of influence

• protectorate

What are the four geological processes that South Asia is prone? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY!

• Earthquakes

• Hurricanes

• Avalanches

• Tsunamis

• Monsoons