Imperialism

Countries want to use imperialism to gain colonies for all of the following reasons, except:

• To gain new resources

• To show their power (flex their pecs)

• To help the indigenous

• To spread their culture

Answer explanation

Imperialism was driven by the desire to gain new resources, show power, and spread a country's greatness. Learning about other cultures was not a primary motivation for imperialism, as the main focus was on expanding territories and influence.

When one country takes control of another for economic, political or military gain, what is it called?

• Colonialism

• Imperialism

• Manifest Destiny

• Nationalism

Answer explanation

Imperialism is the correct answer because it refers to the practice of one country taking control of another for economic, political, or military gain. Colonialism is related but focuses on establishing colonies, while Manifest Destiny was a specific belief in American expansion, and Nationalism is about promoting one's own nation's interests.

The view that a nation's most "fit" to survive has the right to dominate others

• Dominator

• Survivalist

• Social Darwinism

• Winner

Answer explanation

Social Darwinism is the correct answer because it is a theory that applies the concept of 'survival of the fittest' from Charles Darwin's natural selection to human societies. It suggests that the most 'fit' individuals or nations have the right to dominate others, justifying imperialism, racism, and social inequality. The other options, Dominator, Survivalist, and Winner, do not accurately describe this view.

What is a territory that is settled and ruled by people from another land?

• Colony

• Territory

• Spoils

• Island

Answer explanation

A colony is a territory that is settled and ruled by people from another land. It is established by a group of settlers who leave their home country to create a new settlement in a distant territory. The settlers maintain ties with their home country, which often exercises control over the colony. The other options, such as territory, spoils, and island, do not specifically refer to a land settled and ruled by people from another land.

The infamous "Scramble for Africa" referred to:

• A major race that was held across the plains of Africa

• A period when the European powers conquered and divided most of Africa amongst themselves

• A war that Britain launched against the Boers in South Africa

• A period when the European powers rushed to establish friendly relations with nations across Africa

Answer explanation

The 'Scramble for Africa' refers to the period in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when European powers, such as Britain, France, Germany, and Belgium, colonized and divided most of the African continent among themselves. This was not a race or a war, nor was it about establishing friendly relations with African nations. It was about territorial acquisition and control.

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

Answer explanation

The poem, 'The White Man's Burden,' by Rudyard Kipling, is often interpreted as a representation of the belief that European culture was superior to other cultures. This is reflected in the poem's portrayal of the 'burden' of the white man to civilize other cultures, implying a sense of superiority. Therefore, the correct answer is 'superior to other cultures'.

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

Answer explanation

The question asks about the economic motives for imperialism. The correct answer is 'a need for raw materials to be used in factories'. This is because during the period of imperialism, countries sought to control territories rich in raw materials to fuel their industrial growth. The other options, while potentially relevant to imperialism, do not directly relate to economic motives.

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

Answer explanation

During the Age of Imperialism, European countries were primarily interested in colonizing Africa due to its abundant natural resources. These resources, including minerals and agricultural products, were highly valuable for trade and industry. This economic motivation was a key factor in the colonization of Africa, making 'They wanted Africa's natural resources' the correct answer.

Europeans' feeling of duty to Christianize and civilize foreign colonies

• White Man's Burden

• Sepoy Rebellion

• Zulu War

• Meiji Restoration

Answer explanation

The term 'White Man's Burden' refers to the belief held by some Europeans that they had a duty to Christianize and civilize foreign colonies. This ideology was used to justify colonialism and imperialism. The other options do not relate to this concept.

The belief that strong nations should naturally conquer weak ones is called:

• Social Darwinism

• White Man's Burden

• Nationalism

• Economics

Answer explanation

The correct answer is Social Darwinism. This term refers to the application of Charles Darwin's theories of natural selection and survival of the fittest to human societies. It was used to justify the belief that strong nations are naturally destined to dominate weaker ones, aligning with the question's description.