Imperialism Quiz 1

What is imperialism?

• The domination of one country or people over another group of people

• The spread of western civilization and Christian religion

• The belief that some people are more advanced than others

• The need for new markets and access to natural resources

What were the economic reasons for imperialism?

• To expand markets and sell surplus goods

• To spread western civilization and Christian religion

• To acquire new territories for national security

• To meet the needs of industrialization

Which natural resources were in high demand during the Industrial Revolution?

• Rubber, iron, and petroleum

• Manganese, palm oil, and rubber

• Iron, palm oil, and quinine

• Rubber, quinine, and petroleum

Why did European countries look to expand their markets globally?

• To force colonists to buy their products

• To improve healthcare and medicine

• To meet national security concerns

• To acquire new territories for national pride

What was the ethnocentric attitude of Europeans during imperialism?

• The belief that their culture was superior

• The belief in survival of the fittest

• The belief in the white man's burden

• The belief in the natural law of conquest

What were the political advantages of imperialism?

• Maintaining a global balance of power

• Meeting national security concerns

• Ruling a global empire for prestige

• Acquiring new territories for national pride

What advantages did the western nations have during imperialism?

• Strong economies, well organized governments, and powerful armies and navies

• Superior technology and improved medical knowledge

• Quinine and other new medicines

• All of the above

What was a strong argument in persuading Africans and Asians to accept western control?

• Maxim machine guns

• Repeating rifles

• Steam driven warships

• All of the above