Imperialism and World War I

Which of these best describes the Scramble for Africa?

• Imperialist powers sliced Africa amongst themselves by drawing borders on a map

• Diplomats worked with tribal leaders to determine how to colonize countries in Africa

• European countries worked to finance capital expansion in African nations through loans.

• The United States used the Roosevelt Corollary to prevent nations from colonizing Africa.

Define "colony."

• a country which is controlled by a more powerful country.

• the policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries, or of acquiring and holding colonies.

• An area of land under the jurisdiction (rule) of a ruler or state.

• Having power and influence over others.

Imperialism started because of which of the following reasons?

• Nationalism - Empire Building

• Economic - desire for new markets and resources

• Western belief in cultural superiority

• None of the options are a reason the policy of Imperialism was adopted

China never fully came under European control, but rather parts called ___________ were.

• boundaries of possession

• Realms of Control

• Sphere's of Influence

• Area's of Control

What was the name of the war where Britain sent navy to force China to allow Britain to sell opium in China

• Opium War

• War of 1812

• War of the worlds

• English war

Britain took over Egypt to ensure access to this canal

• Suez

• Panama

• Philipine

• Spanish

What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885? 

• France and Britain agreed to govern their African colonies jointly. 
• There was less fighting between African leaders and European powers. 
• African leaders voiced their suggestions for better relations with European powers. 
• Europeans divided Africa into colonies without consulting African leaders. 

Besides resources such as gold and diamonds, what else did access to Africa offer European nations?

• Strategic access to the sea

• A new route to the Americas

• New sources of coal

• New political systems

Which countries made up the Triple Entente?

• Britain

• Russia

• Italy

• France

The Western Front was established as a fighting line between which two countries?

• Great Britain and France

• France and Germany

• Russia and Germany

• Austria-Hungry and Russia