Imperialism

Adopting the cultures of the conquerors is called

• Assimilation

• Blending

• Social Darwinism

• Imperialism

The East India Company is important to Indian history because

• It freed India from British rule

• was a company that controlled most of India

• it was the first Indian gov't

• Brought new education to India

An example of an indirect control management techniqu with imperialism is

• Local gov't used

• assimilation

• No self-rule

• ruled by foreign officials

The concept that the strong are rich and the weak are poor comes from what term?

• Communism

• Imperialism

• Social Darwinism

• Sepoyism

India was called the “jewel of the crown” because the country was filled with

• valuable resources

• sphere of influence

• hardworking citizens

• thousands of potential slaves

Why did Europeans want to colonize West Africa?

• Europeans needed a source of labor

• Britain and France were competing for control

• West Africa had many useful raw matierals

• Some African states needed outside help

What rumor caused the Sepoy Mutiny?

• bullets were greased with pork

• the assigned rifles were faulty

• the British wouldn't send supplies

• The Sepoys were too weak to fight

The idea that if a law is unjust then it must be broken is what?

• civil disobedience

• protesting

• boycotting

• civil obedience

Sepoys were the name of who?

• British soldiers

• African soldiers

• Indian soldiers

• British diplomats

Which statement best describes what life was like for Africans under European rule?

• New farming methods improved life

• Africans saw little benefits

• Life improved through education and skills training

• Africans were forced to move to cities to prevent a revolt