Imperialism Quiz

What is imperialism?

• When a weaker country benefits from a stronger country's resources.

• When a stronger country takes over a weaker one for mutual benefits.

• When a stronger country takes over a weaker one for the stronger country's benefit.

What can a weaker country become as a result of imperialism?

• A partner

• A colony

• Independent

Why does the stronger country benefit from imperialism?

• It gets money from cultural exchanges.

• It gets money from more land and natural resources.

• It gets money from technological advancements.

What is a colony?

• A geographic area controlled by a foreign country

• An independent nation

• A historic site with no modern relevance

How many original colonies made up the United States?

• 10

• 13

• 15

What does the verb "to annex" mean?

• To form an alliance

• To take land by conquest

• To grant independence

In what year did the United States annex Hawaii?

• 1898

• 1901

• 1912

How did Hawaiians feel about the annexation of Hawaii by the United States?

• They were indifferent

• They supported it

• They wanted to remain an independent country

What is the term used to describe the action of European countries taking 'pieces' of Africa to make them into colonies?

• Imperialism

• Annexation

• Colonization

During what years did the partition of Africa by European countries take place?

• 1885-1914

• 1870-1900