Review International History

Another way to say that the animal or plant that survives because of Natural Selection is:

• Herbert Spenser

• Nature

• Survival of the Fittest

People who believed in Social Darwinism thought European Cultures were more evolved and Civilized. They also believed African cultures were

• Lower and not civilized

• Higher and Civilized

• Interesting and worth studying

Two Social reasons for Imperialism and the Race for Africa were:

• The White Man's Burden and Communism

• Social Darwinism and the White Man's Burden

• Social Darwinism and Communism

What motivated Europeans to colonize places like Africa?

• the interesting cultures in Africa

• the natural resources of Africa

• the diverse climates of Africa

• the belief in the superiority of the Africans

Which statement best expresses the motive for 19th-century European imperialism?

• Imperialism would benefit the economies of the colonial powers.

• European nations would benefit from the conquered nation’s culture.

• Living space was needed for the excess population in western Europe

• European leaders believed imperialism would reduce wars

Which statement would Social Darwinists most likely support?

• learn from the people they conquer

• everyone should have a public education

• stronger groups have a right to control weaker groups

• everyone should have the right to vote

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

• Colonialism

• Sphere of Influence

• Imperialism

• Militarism

Rapid invasion of Africa by European powers

• Scramble for Africa

• The Gold Rush

• Manifest Destiny

• World War I

Choose the following responses that answer the question below:

Why did Europeans colonize Africa?

• Africa's abundance in natural resources

• Africa had no official governments and armies so it would be easy to conquer

• Europe was looking for new land to get slaves from

• Africa had no idea how to survive so Europeans stepped in to help

What term means to have a strong pride for one's country and it is essential in achieving independence?

• imperialism

• nationalism

• colonialism

• Daoism