Imperialism Quiz

Concept used to justify imperialism, survival of the fittest

• Social Darwinism

• Isolationism

• Democracy

What natural resources did Africa lose to Imperialism?

• Oil

• Porcelain

• Gold

Which of the following headlines best illustrates the concept of imperialism?

• The Supreme Court bans Segregated Public Schools

• The League of Nations Is Created

• The United States Annexes Puerto Rico

Why did European colonizers believe they could take the natural resources from the territories they colonized?

• They believed they owned the territories

• They believed that no one owned the territories

• They felt they were helping the colonies

How did European nations create new colonial boundaries for their imperial colonies?

• Based on arrangements reached with other powers, ignoring local tribal and ethnic boundaries

• Based on arrangements reached with other powers, respecting local tribal and ethnic boundaries

• Based on arrangements made by the Pope, respecting local tribal and ethnic boundaries

Match the correct Root of Imperialism on your answer document to the corresponding historical situation. Each correct answer is worth 3 points.

Which two are social?

• Europeans believed that Africans would benefit from the Christian faith and European cultural traits.

• ”Civilizing” heathen natives was viewed as a positive goal of imperialism.

• English imperialists destroyed traditional handicrafts in India by forbidding Indian craftspeople from selling handmade clothing in Indian markets

• Large segments of Europeans supported their respective leaders’ imperial ambitions due to the strong sense of nationalism sweeping throughout Europe during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Match the correct Root of Imperialism on your answer document to the corresponding historical situation. Each correct answer is worth 3 points.

Which one is political?

• Europeans believed that Africans would benefit from the Christian faith and European cultural traits.

• ”Civilizing” heathen natives was viewed as a positive goal of imperialism.

• English imperialists destroyed traditional handicrafts in India by forbidding Indian craftspeople from selling handmade clothing in Indian markets

• Large segments of Europeans supported their respective leaders’ imperial ambitions due to the strong sense of nationalism sweeping throughout Europe during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Match the correct Root of Imperialism on your answer document to the corresponding historical situation. Each correct answer is worth 3 points.

Which one is economic?

• Europeans believed that Africans would benefit from the Christian faith and European cultural traits.

• ”Civilizing” heathen natives was viewed as a positive goal of imperialism.

• English imperialists destroyed traditional handicrafts in India by forbidding Indian craftspeople from selling handmade clothing in Indian markets

• Large segments of Europeans supported their respective leaders’ imperial ambitions due to the strong sense of nationalism sweeping throughout Europe during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

What two types of systems were established in Africa by European colonizers in order to exploit Africa's resources?

• Plantations and mines

• Plantations and factories

• Cottage industries and factories

Which of the following was NOT an invention or new technology that Europeans introduced to their colonies, that brought these regions into the modern world economy?

• Railroads

• Automobiles

• Telegraphs