Imperialism Quiz

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

Why did nations want to be imperialistic?

• They wanted prestige among other nations
• They needed more natural resources
• They needed more markets to sell industrial goods
• All of the Above

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

What is imperialism?

• Creating new trade agreements with other countries

• Industrializing your country

• Expanding your empire by taking territory

• Not getting involved with foreign nations

Places like India, China, and Africa were appealing to imperial countries because

• They had many resources, raw materials, and markets

• They had different cultures that people wanted to learn about

• They had extremely powerful militaries

• They had alliances together against European countries

Which of the following was a motive of imperialism

• Western nations wanted to spread the Islamic religion

• European nations were excited about touring new lands

• Western nations wanted to remain isolationist

• newly industrialized nations needed raw materials and new markets to sell their goods

A sphere of influence gave a foreign nation control of _________ in a territory

• the military

• the government

• trade

• religion

Due to the Scramble for Africa, most of Africa was

• Divided into spheres of influence

• Colonized by Europeans

• Independent of foreign rule

• At war with each other

Which of the following was true about the way natives reacted to imperialism?

• Natives welcomed foreigners as superiors

• Natives were happy to form new alliances with the Europeans

• Natives often felt disrespected and wanted to fight back

• Natives attempted to invade the homelands of the foreigners

What did Sepoy Rebellion in India, Mahdi Rebellion in Sudan, and Boxer Rebellion in China have in common?

• Conflicts over Religion

• Reasons for Colonization

• Stages of Economic Development

• Responses to European Imperialism