Finals Review: Imperialism & Conflict

Why was Great Britain always first during imperialism?

• Because they had coal.

• Because they had social darwinism on their side.

• Because they had the most powerful navy in the world.

• Because they industrialized first.

Which of theses is NOT a motive of imperialism?

• They were economically motivated because they wanted more money.

• They wanted to be more powerful than their rivals and have more land than them.

• They wanted more places for their people to live as their home countries were too packed with too many people.

• They felt those they were conquering were inferior to them, so they were doing them a favor by conquering them.

• It was the religious and humanitarian thing to do, to help these people become civilized.

What was an effect of imperialism?

• deforestation

• over population

• child prostitution

True or False: India did appreciate many things the British brought them during their imperialistic rule.

• True

• False

True or False: The people of Africa were treated fairly and equality was established immediately by Europeans conquering there.

• True

• False

Which of the following is an effect of imperialism?

• better food--leading to healthier people

• many became bilingual

• equality for all

• food shortages due to forcing regions to switch crops.

What improvements did colonizing countries make to their territories?

• more clothing

• More education

• more organized religion

• canals, bridges, roads, transportation

A sepoy is

• A British soldier of European descent

• Gandhi

• Someone from India who was employed to be a soldier for the British

• Someone from Africa who committed acts of genocide

Africa was conquered by

• Germany

• France

• Britain

• Belgium

What caused European nations to get involved in WWI

• Desire for resources

• System of alliances

• Fear of outsiders

• World domination