Imperialism Mid 26

The theory that some nations are stronger than others and therefore have the right to dominate over them

• Dominatricacies

• Survivalist

• Social Darwinism

• Grind Mentality

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

• colony

• finders-keepers

• spoils of

• Island

The infamous "Scramble for Africa" referred to:

• A reality show where couples raced across the continent

• When European nations colonized and divided most of Africa amongst themselves

• A war that Britain launched against the Boers in South Africa
• When European nations established friendly and respectful relations with African people

Based on the map, what role did industrialization play in imperialism?

• Industrialization was a major motivating factor behind imperialism. 

• Industrialization weakened economic ties between nations. 

• Industrialization encouraged tourism and mutual respect between nations

• Industrialization was mostly a means to spread Christianity

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

A geographical region over which one country exerts cultural, economic, and/or military dominance.

• protectorate
• colonialism
• sphere of influence
• imperialism

Why was Africa so valuable to European nations?

• advanced ships and weapons

• valuable raw materials and resources

• vast land for farming

• tourism

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

• racist beliefs that Europeans were superior to other people

• desire for cheap labor

• need to compete with other nations