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

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

What was the American policy of territorial integrity for Japan and equal access to Japan 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

Britain took over Egypt to ensure access to this canal

• Suez

• Panama

• Philipine

• Spanish

The infamous "Scramble for Africa" referred to:

• A major race that was held across the plains of Africa

• A period when the European powers conquered and divided most of Africa amongst themselves

• A war that Britain launched against the Boers in South Africa

• A period when the European powers rushed to establish friendly relations with nations across Africa