Unit 11 Imperialism

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

What was the result that the Boxer Rebellion, the Sepoy Rebellion, and Zulu War had in common

• Europeans emerged victorious thanks to superior technology
• Indigenous people defeated Europeans
• Europeans were defeated thanks to inferior technology
• Imperialism was limited due to these actions

What was the American policy of territorial integrity for china and equal access to china for western powers?

• Boxer Rebellion
• Open Door Policy
• America First Policy
• Opium War

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

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

The view that a nations most "fit" to survive had the right to dominate others

• Dominator

• Survivalist

• Social Darwinism

• Winner

Britain took over Egypt to ensure access to this canal

• Suez

• Panama

• Philipine

• Spanish