Ch. 25 Imperialism

Why did many industrialized or advanced countries need to takeover less advanced countries?

• For better climate and cleaner environment

• To create a democratic government

• To teach the local population about recycling

• To claim or takeover natural resources located in those countries

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

The race for European countries to claim land in Africa was called the _________.

• Scramble for Africa

• African Marathon

• Great Competition

• Monopoly

The Berlin Conference split up ________ among European nations.

• Africa

• Asia

• Australia

• South America

Africa was colonized by all of the following, except:

• France

• Britain

• Belgium

• Russia

The Opium War was caused by Britain continuing to sell opium to China.

• True

• False

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

• when a powerful nation takes control of a weaker nation for gain

• when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation

Which of the following countries was the only to remain independent in Africa?

• Angola and Mali

• Chad

• South Africa

• Ethiopia and Liberia

Local Rulers are allowed to keep their authority and status in a new colonial setting. 

• Imperialism
• Direct Rule
• Protectorate
• Indirect Rule

A system of government in which the local government authorities are replaced with new, Western officials. 

• Direct Rule
• Resources
• Indirect Rule
• Westernization