Imperialism Quiz

What was one of the main needs of industrialized European nations during the Industrial Revolution?

• Reliable markets

• Expansion of colonies

• Access to new technology

• Political power

What is the definition of nationalism?

• A belief in the superiority of one race

• A strong feeling of pride in one's country

• The struggle for survival between nations

• The domination of non-white people by white men

What was the theory of Social Darwinism applied to?

• Political power

• Economic success

• Species evolution

• Societies

What were the two main needs of industrialized European nations during the Industrial Revolution?

• Reliable markets and access to raw materials

• Access to new technology and reliable markets

• Expansion of colonies and economic success

• Political power and expansion of colonies

What were the raw materials that European factory owners wanted during the Industrial Revolution?

• Gold, silver, diamonds, and gemstones

• Wheat, corn, rice, and barley

• Coal, cotton, iron, oil, and rubber

• Sugar, coffee, tea, and spices

What is the definition of a market?

• A belief in the superiority of one race

• A system of government

• An area where goods can be bought and sold

• A struggle for survival between nations

What did industrialized European nations want people in other markets to do?

• Expand their colonies

• Develop new technologies

• Produce more raw materials

• Buy their excess supply of goods

What was the belief of European nations during imperialism?

• Their nation was better than other nations

• All races were equal

• Non-white people were superior

• Religion was the most important factor

What did Social Darwinists argue about the struggle for survival?

• Religion would determine the outcome

• The weakest people and nations would be destroyed and dominated

• All races would become extinct

• The strongest people and nations would become weaker

What did European nations believe about the domination of non-white people?

• It was a religious duty

• It was a result of economic success

• It was a struggle for survival

• It was a natural consequence of the superiority of white people