Age of Imperialism

The idea that it was natural for stronger countries to dominate weaker ones is known as

• Berlin Conference

• Social Darwinism

• Sphere of Influence

• Scramble for Africa

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 country takes control of the economy and government of a weaker country

The ideas of Social Darwinism and the religion were often used to justify

• isolationism

• imperialism

• appeasement

• disarmament

Which country was the only African country to remain independent during the Scramble for Africa?

• Ethiopia

• Egypt

• Chad

• Kenya

What happened during the Berlin Conference?

• Europeans decided how to divide up Africa.
• Africans decided how to divide up Africa.
• Africans mapped out routes for the slave trade.
• Germany staked claim to most of Africa.

Pride in one's country is known as ____.

• apartheid
• imperialism
• nationalism
• communism

European nations rushing to claim territories in Africa has been called ________ by historians.

• the gold rush 
• the scramble for Africa 
• get money in a hurry
• quick claims in Africa 

The Europeans were mostly successful against Africans in battle, partly due to:

• Better weapons
• More soldiers
• Advanced hand combat strategy
• Immune to disease

The Panama Canal connects which two bodies of water?

• Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean and Arctic Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea

A type of imperialism when local leaders kept their power, but foreign leaders controlled the land was called __________.

• Dependent Colony

• Intervention

• Protectorate

• Settlement Colony