Imperialism #1

The infamous "Scramble for Africa" referred to:

• A major race that was held across the plains of Africa
• A period when the European powers conquered and divided most of Africa amongst themselves
• A war that Britain launched against the Boers in South Africa
• A period when the European powers rushed to establish friendly relations with nations across Africa

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. 

One of the most important motives for the European imperialism in Africa in the late 1800s was that   Africa provided a source of

• religious conversion of Africans
• slaves for the American colonies
• raw materials used in industry
• new technology to gain from Africans

Define "exploit."

• To give someone their fair share of the credit or pay.

• To clearly define something.

• To treat unfairly by using someone’s work or ideas and giving them very little in return

• A secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose

Who benefited most from imperialism?

• European nations

• Native Americans

• African Kingdoms

• Indian Kingdoms

an area in which an imperial power has complete rights and privileges in trade or investment

• protectorate
• colonialism
• sphere of influence
• imperialism

Britain took over Egypt to ensure access to this canal

• Suez

• Panama

• Philipine

• Spanish

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

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

What country was the economic leader in the 1800's?

• Great Britain

• Germany

• United States

• Japan