Nationalism and European Imperialism

Which of the following was NOT a political motivation for imperialism?

• national pride

• medical research

• prestige

• security

Why was Africa so valuable to European nations?

• advanced ships and weapons

• valuable raw materials and resources

• vast land for farming

• tourism

Who benefited most from imperialism?

• European nations

• Native Americans

• African Kingdoms

• Indian Kingdoms

Why did the Age of Imperialism and the Scramble for Africa begin?

• European populations were growing at an unsustainable rate

• African kingdoms invited European nations to govern their land

• European nations wanted raw materials and markets for finished goods

• East Asian nations needed new routes to the Americas

Which of the following is a political reason for European Imperialism?

• access to raw materials

• access to new markets

• desire for cheap labor

• need to compete with other nations

Which of the following is an economic reason for European Imperialism?

• racist beliefs that Europeans were superior to other people

• access to raw materials and valuable resources

• need to compete with other nations

• desire to spread European religion

What was the Berlin Conference in 1884 credited with starting?

• World War II

• Scramble for Africa

• The Scientific Revolution

• The Age of Explorations

A country whose affairs are partially controlled by a stronger power.

• Nationalism

• Protectorate

• Social Darwinism

A feeling that people have of being proud of their country with the belief that it is better and more important than other countries.

• Nationalism

• Exploitation

• Yellow Journalism

A policy of conquering and ruling other lands.

• Racism

• Imperialism

• Protectorate