Motives for Imperialism

Imperialism is __________.

• when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nation

• when a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrialize

• the seizure of a country or territory by a stronger country

• when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation

Economic motives for imperialism include _________.

• a desire to spread Christianity

• a need for military bases around the world

• competing for investments and resources

• a desire to gain glory

Which of the following BEST describes the POLITICAL motive for imperialism?

• The desire to spread Christianity and protect European missionaries in other lands.

• The desire to explore the "unknown" or uncharted territory.

• The desire to make money and expand and control foreign trade.

• The desire to gain power, compete with other European countries, and expand territory.

These motives were based on cultural values such as the belief that the white race was superior while other cultures were primitive. Which motive is being described?

• Ideological

• Economic

• Political

• Religious

The religious motive for imperialism includes all of the following EXCEPT

• Conducting scientific research

• The desire to spread Christianity

• Protecting European missionaries

• To end the slave trade in Africa

These motives were to explore the unknown, to conduct scientific research, and to conduct medical searches for the causes and treatments of disease. Which MOTIVE is being described?

• Economic

• Exploratory

• Political

• Ideological

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

What motivated Western nations to gain colonies after 1880?

• Trade
• Raw materials
• National presitge
• All of the above

A country or territory governed internationally by a foreign power.

• Colony

• Protectorate

• Sphere of Influence

• Economic Imperialism

An area in which as outside power claims exclusive investment or trading privileges/rights. The outside power has no formal authority to rule.

• Colony

• Protectorate

• Sphere of Influence

• Economic Imperialism