Imperialism

Imperialism is ______

• A policy or ideology of extending a nation's rule over foreign nations
• A form of government where power is held by the people
• A system where the king or queen has absolute power
• A political system where the state holds total authority over the society

How did the silk road help nations?

• It was a method of communication using silk threads

• It was a physical road made of silk
• It was a military strategy used in wars
• It facilitated trade and cultural exchange between nations

Why did nations want to be imperialistic?

• To expand their economic and political influence
• To increase their population
• To improve their sports teams
• To have more holiday destinations

An economic motive for imperialism is _____

• To spread religion
• To gain political power
• To acquire new territories
• To exploit resources and markets

Where did silk first start in?

• China
• India
• Egypt
• Greece

How did silk affect countries when trading?

• Silk created a demand for luxury goods
• Silk made countries self-sufficient
• Silk reduced the need for trade
• Silk led to the decline of empires

How many years ago was the silk road created?

• 2000 years ago
• 5000 years ago
• 1000 years ago
• 3000 years ago

Why was silk so valuable on the silk road?

• Because it was used as a currency
• Because it was rare and difficult to produce
• Because it was used to make maps for the silk road
• Because it was the main food source for travelers

How long was the silk road?

• 4000 miles
• 5000 miles
• 6000 miles
• 7000 miles

Why do you think it's important to learn about imperialism?

• It helps us understand the historical context of many current international relationships
• It's not important, it's just a part of history
• It's important because it's in the curriculum
• It's important because it's interesting