Unit 5.1: Imperialism

How did the Industrial Revolution help lead to imperialism?

• The need for raw materials led industrialized nations to create colonies.

• There was a need of land to build more factories to send their surplus workers.

• The determination to convert other countries to Christianity.

• The inventions of the Industrial Revolution required them to.

The quote from Cecil Rhodes represents -

• the economic motivations for imperialism

• the political motivations for the Industrial Revolution

• the social motivations for the Industrial Revolution

• the political motivations for imperialism

What do the statements above best represent about imperialism?

• Imperialism had a negative impact on new colonial territories.

• The control of colonies was imperative to fuel the Industrial Revolution.

• The Industrial Revolution brought about new weapons which made imperialism possible.

• Colonial control relied on nationalism which fueled imperialism.

Which of the following best describes the primary impact of the canal pictured above?

• The Panama Canal reduced travel time to deliver goods between the east and west coast of North America.

• The Suez Canal increased trade between the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.

• The Grand Canal allowed travel between India and China to become more efficient.

• The Hawaii Canal allowed Indian merchants to reduce travel time between Asia and North America.

What was a major motivation behind European Imperialism in the 19th century (1800s)?

• The need for new markets

• The need to export raw materials

• The need for political allies in Africa and Asia

• The desire to improve technology

What meeting was called in order to determine how Africa would be divided up between European countries?

• Berlin Conference

• Muslim League

• NATO

• Open Door Policy

The above quotation best refers to which of the following concepts?

• nationalism

• revolution

• world wars

• migration

All of the following elements of Indian society were profoundly affected by British imperialism EXCEPT the -

• religion

• language

• government

• economy

What is one impact of imperialism on society in Europe during the nineteenth century?

• It increased nationalism.

• It limited the middle class opportunities.

• It created opportunities for women.

• It decreased international investments.

Which of the following events was a result of foreign imperialism in China?

• Boxer Rebellion

• Tiananmen Square protest

• Manchurian invasion

• World War I