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

The major goal of these, was to remove foreign influences in their countries.

• French and Industrial Revolution
• Sepoy Mutiny and Boxer Rebellion
• Mercantilism and Nationalism
• Humanism and Militarism

Why were the Sepoys offended by the new weapons that used animal fat to grease the gun cartridges?

• Most Sepoys were Muslim or Hindu and their religions had specific rules about cows and pigs
• The grease stained their uniforms, which were expensive to replace
• The Sepoys were pacifists and did not believe in war
• The Sepoys invented the new weapons and were not paid for their use

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

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

 What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885? 

• France and Britain agreed to combine African colonies
• less fighting between African leaders and European powers
• African leaders voiced their suggestions
• Europeans divided Africa into colonies 

The theory that it was natural for stronger nations to dominate weaker ones is known as   

• Berlin Conference
• Social Darwinism
• Sphere of Influence
• Scramble for Africa

The Meiji Restoration included all of the following EXCEPT:

• ending feudalism

• modernization of the military

• absolute rule

• the military defeat of the USA