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

Economic motives for imperialism include _________.

• a desire to spread Christianity
• a need for military bases around the world
• a need for raw materials to be used in factories
• a desire to gain glory

The poem, The White Man's Burden, by Rudyard Kipling, represents the belief that European culture was _______.

• superior to other cultures
• misunderstood by Americans
• the oldest culture in the world
• a replica of Ancient Greek culture

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

• Scramble for Africa
• African Marathon
• Great Competition
• Monopoly

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

Europeans feeling of duty to Christianize and civilize foreign colonies

• White Man's Burden
• Sepoy Rebellion
• Zulu War
• Meiji Restoration

A settlement on foreign land is known as a

• colony

• empire

• "mother" country

• alliance

How were European nations able to dominate Africa and Asia? they were...

• industrialized

• socialist

• communist

• all of these are tru

The major goal of these, was to remove foreign influences in their countries.

• French and Industrial Revolution
• Sepoy Mutiny and Boxer Rebellion
• Mercantilism and Nationalism
• Humanism and Militarism

What was the name of the conflicts between Britain and China over trade rights?

• Opium Wars
• Anglo-Chinese Wars
• Clone Wars
• Hundred Days War