WH Unit 9 Test #1 (9.1-9.4): The Age of Imperialism (1800-1914)

The policy of one country’s political, economic, or cultural domination over other lands & territories.

• Diplomacy

• Imperialism

• Concessions

• Alliance

A European country conquers an African country to harvest its raw materials so that they can use them to supply factories. They then sell the manufactured goods back to the country they got the raw materials from.

This is a(an) _______ motive for imperialism.

• Political

• Humanitarian

• Economic

• Military

Which of the following scenarios best describes a political or military motive for imperialism by a European country.

• The need to secure oil.

• The need to establish bases to refuel merchant ships & warships.

• The need to establish churches and government offices as a benevolent gesture.

• The need for a place for European political leaders to vacation.

Which of the following were the "blessings of Western Civilization" that missionaries and other humanitarians wanted to spread in the Asian, African, and Indian colonies?

Check all that apply:

• Christianity

• Bread

• Social Darwinism

• Law & Order

• Medicine

Why was West Africa relatively easy to conquer for the European imperialists?

• All of the European colonies banded together to conquer them.

• They surrendered immediately with no war at all.

• They were already loyal to the Europeans.

• The slave trade had weakened them and divided the kingdoms.

Advantages of Western Countries that allowed them to colonize.

Select all that apply.

• Strong economies

• Better Weapons

• Better technology

• Better medical knowledge

• Well organized governments

Which of these people was a notable critic of imperialism?

• Andrew Carnegie

• John D. Rockefeller

• Benjamin Disraeli

• King Leopold II

The parent country sends officials & soldiers to run a colony.

What type of rule is this, and what parent country used it?

• Indirect Rule; France

• Direct Rule; Britain

• Direct Rule; France

• None of these.

The parent country has a governor & council who make laws for the colony, while training local rulers to work as agents for the parent country and enforce the laws.

What type of rule is this, and what country used it?

• Indirect Rule; Britain

• Indirect Rule; France

• Direct Rule; Britain

• Direct Rule; France

Local rulers are left in place but expected to follow advice of European advisors; European power defends in crisis.

What type of Imperial Rule is this?

• Direct Rule

• Indirect Rule

• Sphere of Influence

• Protectorate