Imperialism 24-25

Which of these best describes the Scramble for Africa?

• Imperialist powers sliced Africa amongst themselves by drawing borders on a map

• Diplomats worked with tribal leaders to determine how to colonize countries in Africa

• European countries worked to finance capital expansion in African nations through loans.

• The United States used the Roosevelt Corollary to prevent nations from colonizing Africa.

Define "colony."

• a country which is controlled by a more powerful country.

• the policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries, or of acquiring and holding colonies.

• An area of land under the jurisdiction (rule) of a ruler or state.

• Having power and influence over others.

Which of these was NOT a reason European powers colonized Africa and Asia?

• They wanted to acquire power and prestige

• They wanted to gain access to natural resources such as gold, rubber, timber, and metals

• They had a mission to civilize "inferior races"

• They wanted to protect weaker nations from other foreign influences

Define "imperialism."

• the policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries, or of acquiring and holding colonies.

• loyalty and devotion to a nation

• the power to do as one pleases

• an area of land under the jurisdiction (rule) of a ruler or state.

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

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

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

• access to new markets

• cultural beliefs that Europeans were superior to other people

• desire for cheap labor

• need to compete with other nations