WH6.1 - Imperialism Review

Who discovered Australia, New Zealand, and Hawaii?

• Christopher Columbus

• James Cook

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

What was the main reason behind most European imperialism during the period of 1750-1900?

• Religion

• Economics

• Nationalism

• Culture

What theory justified empire-building by Europeans based on the belief in racial superiority?

• Social Darwinism

• Communism

• Capitalism

• Fascism

What term refers to a strong common identity of

shared values and language that created loyalty to a

state, leading to the establishment of imperial

colonies?

• Nationalism

• Globalization

• Colonialism

• Expansionism

Which country had limited success in empire-building due to late unification into a nation-state?

• Italy

• Spain

• Japan

• Germany

What was the main reason behind the desire for new territories among industrial nations?

• Religious expansion

• Political dominance

• Cultural exchange

• Economic growth

Which continents were mainly affected by imperialism?

• Europe and North America

• Asia and South America

• Africa and Australia

• Africa and Asia

What was the belief that Europeans had a moral obligation to 'civilize' others?

• White Man's Burden

• Manifest Destiny

• Divine Right

• Enlightenment

Which European power was known for having

"the sun never set" on their empire during the

Age of Imperialism?

• France

• Germany

• Britain

• Italy

What term describes the era of Japanese

modernization and industrialization in the late

19th century?

• Taisho Era

• Meiji Restoration

• Edo Period

• Shogunate Rule