Imperialism

Which area of the world was most directly affected by the decisions made at the Berlin Conference?

• Africa

• China

• India

• South America

Which situation was a result of the 1884 Berlin Conference?

• Africa was divided without regard to ethnic groups.

• Monarchies were restored throughout Europe

• The slave trade with South America was eliminated

• The League of Nations was formed

A major goal of both the Sepoy Mutiny and the Boxer Rebellion was to

• remove foreign influences

• restore parliamentary government

• improve access to civil service examinations

• outlaw caste systems

Which statement best reflects an effect of imperialism in Africa?

• Land was distributed equally between social classes.

• Territorial divisions were primarily established using tribal boundaries

• Natural resources were exploited for the benefit of European powers

• Timbuktu became the center of great learning

One major reason European countries engaged in imperialism in the late 19th century was to

• gain a better understanding of unknown territories

• ease tensions with their rivals

• develop treatments for diseases

• obtain markets for their manufactured goods

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.

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

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

Industrialization affected the relationships between industrialized nations and non-industrialized nations because it

• was the driving force behind imperialism. 
• weakened economic ties between nations. 
• allowed industrialized nations to take slaves. 
• enabled the two types of nations to strengthen each other.