Imperialism/Colonization Africa Vocab

What is imperialism?

• A form of government where power is held by a single individual

• A policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or economic dominance over other nations.

• A system of trade between countries without government interference

• The practice of promoting the culture and language of one nation over others

Which European countries were major imperial powers in Africa?

• Russia, Netherlands, Sweden

• Denmark, Switzerland, Poland

• Austria, Greece, Turkey

• Great Britain, France, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain

What is the term for a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force?

• democracy

• communism

• isolationism

• imperialism

What is the term for a country that is under the political and economic control of another country?

• sovereignty

• colony

• independence

• autonomy

What is the term for the process of establishing control over a foreign land and its people?

• emancipation

• annexation

• liberation

• colonization

What is the term for the belief in the superiority of one race over others?

• tolerance

• racism

• equality

• xenophobia