Imperialism Quiz

Imperialism around the turn of the century focused on Southeast Asia and Africa.

• True

• False

Social Darwinism used an interpretation of ‘survival of the fittest’ to justify European expansion.

• True

• False

Nationalism during this time period opposed imperialism as it took emphasis away from the homeland.

• True

• False

By using indirect control an imperial nation would direct the native government without replacing it.

• True

• False

Opium was grown in China, sold in India and the Chinese government promoted its sale.

• True

• False

Resources Europeans wanted in Africa included diamonds, rubber, metals and palm oil.

• True

• False

Select the most related cause and effect of Imperialism (pick two)

• The Industrial Revolution increased the demand for materials and markets.

• New Technology improves weapons.

• Pollution forced people to look for new places to live

• Businesses wish to expand their access to resources and markets.

• People feel a need to “civilize” less fortunate races.

Charles Darwin revolutionized biology with his theory that a natural selection process in which the fittest reproduced and the unfit failed to have offspring drove evolution. The influence of Darwin’s theory extended far beyond the boundaries of biology. Some social thinkers applied Darwin’s theory to society, often mistakenly. English philosopher Herbert Spencer argued that the laws of natural selection applied to people as well as society: it was natural that the strong survived and the weak perished.

•  Darwin’s theory was applied to areas outside of biology.

• Darwin personally opposed the interpretation of his ideas.

•  The application of Darwin’s theory had negative consequences for groups of people.

• The basis of Darwin’s theory was applied to socialism.