Imperialism Test

Which of the following is a big imperialist country?

• China

• Britain

• United States

• India

Imperialism is __________.

• when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nation

• when a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrialize

• when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation

• when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation

Which of the following is a reason for European colonization of Africa?

• Europeans thought that the Africans would be better with their guidance.

• The Europeans wanted to make up for slavery.

• The Europeans wanted the natural resources of Africa.

This map shows the continent of Africa. The countries colored in purple represent areas colonized by which European nation?

• Germany

• France

• Great Britain

• Belgium

A ​ (a)   is a country that is completely controlled by a stronger power.

• colony
• protectorate
• sphere of influence

A ​ (a)   is a country that is under the protection of an imperial power.

• protectorate
• colony
• sphere of influence

A ​ (a)   is a country that is influenced by an imperial power.

• sphere of influence
• colony
• protectorate

A powerful country takes control of a weaker country, the powerful country makes the important decisions but lets local leaders work with them. This is an example of...

• colony

• protectorate

• sphere of influence

Match the cause of imperialism with its description

• Compete with other European powers

• Racism

• Get more money and natural resources

• Power

• Belief that white race was superior

• Exploration

• Go on adventure & find disease cures

• Economic

• Educate and spread Christianity

• Religion

What is the main cause of imperialism shown in the picture?

• Economic

• Exploration

• Religion

• Power