Imperialism

What were two reasons for why countries began to imperialize?

• natural resources and new markets

• new machinery and labor force

Which areas were taken over during imperialism? (check all that apply)

• Europe

• Africa

• Asia

• North America

Which major world event caused countries to begin imperializing?

• Age of Exploration

• American Revolution

• Industrial Revolution

The theory that it was natural for stronger nations to dominate weaker ones is known as   

• Berlin Conference
• Social Darwinism
• Sphere of Influence
• Scramble for Africa

The "White Man's Burden" means that Europeans felt they need to bring what to the rest of the word? (Pick 2)

• Civilization

• Christianity

• English

• Money

The Scramble for Africa was the 30-year period where

• Africa was conquered by Europeans

• Africa gained its independence

• Africans successfully improved their economies

• Africa ran out of eggs

Which European nation colonized India?  

• France
• Russia
• England 
• United States

What are the three reasons for imperialism?

• economical, political and cultural.

• zooilogical, regional and demographical.

• agricultural, economical and cultural.

What does the phrase "the white man's burden" refer to?

• the Europeans' belief that they had a mission to civilize people of color

• the European epidemic of back pain as a result of the agricultural revolution

• a famous song that provides arguments for slavery

• Cecil Rhodes's company during the scramble for Africa

What helped Europeans conquer Africa?

• quinine for malaria

• Malaria

• The Chinese

• New Forms of technology for exploration