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

Which of the following is true about the Boxer Rebellion?

• The rebellion took place in Japan.

• The Boxers were trying to keep Christianity in China.

• The Boxers were unhappy with foreign influence in China.

• The Boxers were able to drive out the foreigners from China.

This country in Asia was known as Britain's "crown jewel".

• China
• India
• Manchuria
• Korea

The Berlin Conference split up ________ among European nations.

• Africa

• Asia

• Australia

• South America

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

• True

• False

Where did the Sepoy Rebellion occur?

• Germany
• France
• India
• Britain

Who won the Sepoy Rebellion?

• France
• Britain
• India
• Japan

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 the economy and government of a weaker nation
• when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation