AP World Unit 5.6 Warmup

What was the main cause of the Industrial Revolution?

• Introduction of universal basic income

• Expansion of the feudal system

• Discovery of new animal species

• Development of new technologies and shift from agrarian to industrial economies

Which country was the first to industrialize?

• United States

• China

• Russia

• United Kingdom

What is imperialism?

• A form of economic system based on private ownership and free market

• A type of government based on the rule of a single leader

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

• A system of trade between countries

Which European country had the largest empire during the age of imperialism?

• United Kingdom

• Spain

• Germany

• France

What was the main motivation for European imperialism in Africa?

• Promoting peace and stability

• Supporting local economies and industries

• Desire for raw materials, new markets, and strategic military bases

• Spreading democracy and Christianity

What was the significance of the Berlin Conference in 1884-1885?

• It led to the unification of African tribes

• It formalized the European colonization and trade in Africa, leading to the partitioning of the continent among European powers.

• It had no impact on the colonization of Africa

• It resulted in the independence of African nations

What was the 'White Man's Burden'?

• The burden of maintaining white supremacy

• The burden of carrying heavy loads for white people

• Duty of white colonizers to bring civilization and progress to non-white people

• The burden of providing healthcare for white people

What impact did the Industrial Revolution have on global inequality?

• The Industrial Revolution led to increased global inequality.

• The Industrial Revolution had no impact on global inequality.

• The Industrial Revolution only impacted local inequality.

• The Industrial Revolution decreased global inequality.

What were the main economic motives behind imperialism?

• To promote peace and stability in the region

• To spread cultural and religious beliefs

• The main economic motives behind imperialism were to acquire raw materials, cheap labor, and new markets for goods.

• To establish democratic governments in the colonies

What role did technology play in the age of imperialism?

• Technology led to slower communication and transportation in the age of imperialism

• Technology played a significant role in the age of imperialism by enabling faster communication, transportation, and military superiority.

• Technology had no impact on the age of imperialism

• Technology was only used for peaceful purposes in the age of imperialism