European Imperialism Quiz

Controlling the Suez Canal is an example of

• racism

• nationalism

• markets

• power

• geopolitics

How does industrialization relate to imperialism?

• Industrialized countries need markets and resources which can be gained through imperialism.

• Imperialism pushed for industrial development in Africa due to all the resources on the continent.

• Imperialism convinced industrial countries to increase the production of goods.

• Industrialized countries needed more trade partners. Imperialism provided greater opportunities for global trade.

What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference?

• European and African nations went to war with each other.

• The European leaders allowed the African leaders to be apart of the governing process of the colonies.

• Imperialism in Africa ended.

• Europeans divided Africa into colonies without considering the cultural and ethnic differences of the African people.

Which 2 areas of Africa remained independent during this colonial period?

• Madagascar

• Ethiopia

• Liberia

• Egypt

• Congo

Some Europeans believed that their industrial progress and wealth (being fit) allowed them to take advantage of those areas of the world not industrialized or civilized (the unfit). This concept is called

• Nationalism

• Racism

• Assimilation

• Imperialism

• Social Darwinism

Raymond Aron author of The Century of Total War

"None of the colonial undertakings was motivated by the quest for capitalist profits; they all originated in political ambitions . . . the nations’ will to power . . . glory or national greatness." Question: What does this author say was the cause for imperialism?

• the need for markets and resources

• nationalism

• duty to civilize

• social darwinism

What were some of the internal factors that contributed to imperialism in Africa?

• Africans had a need to trade with Europe for raw materials.

• Africans had a desire to convert to Christianity.

• Africans had a variety of cultures and languages, making it difficult to unite.

• Africans had strong leadership among the various ethnic groups

Why didn't the Chinese NEED to trade with western nations?

• Everyone in China was already rich

• China already had a strong economy

• China wanted to stop opium from entering the country

• Europeans wanted Silk and Porcelain

What was the one product that finally opened China to the Western world?

• Tea

• Silk

• Porcelain

• Opium

Where did Great Britain have their poppy fields?

• Great Britain

• China

• India

• Philippines