4.2 APHG 4.2 quiz

What is colonialism?

• The expansion of a state's power through military force.

• The economic dependence of one country on another.

• The practice of one country establishing settlements in another geographic area that does not belong to them.

• The peaceful spread of cultural elements from one society to another.

What is imperialism?

• The shift of power from a central government to regional governments within one state.

• The process of a state breaking up due to ethnic conflicts.

• The idea of states expanding through military force to gain economic and political power over other states and nations.

• The spread of universalizing religions.

What led to more diffusion occurring in the world?

• Colonialism and imperialism.

• The invention of the internet.

• The spread of democracy.

• The development of new technologies.

What is a lingua franca?

• A type of government.

• A traditional dance.

• A language that is adopted as a common language between speakers whose native languages are different.

• A historical period.

What was the Berlin Conference of 1884 to 1885 primarily about?

• European powers colonizing the continent of Africa.

• Ending colonialism in Africa.

• Promoting peace talks between conflicting nations.

• Establishing the United Nations.

What is devolution?

• The shift of power from a central government to regional governments within one state.

• The peaceful spread of cultural elements from one society to another.

• The process of a state breaking up into smaller states.

• The expansion of a state's power through military force.

What is balkanization?

• The expansion of a state's power through military force.

• The process of a state breaking up due to ethnic conflicts within the state.

• The shift of power from a central government to regional governments within one state.

• The peaceful spread of cultural elements from one society to another.

What impact did colonialism and imperialism have on the world?

• They led to both positive and negative changes in the world.

• They solely led to positive changes in the world.

• They solely led to negative changes in the world.

• They had no significant impact on the world.

What does the term 'non-self-governing territories' refer to?

• Places identified by the United Nations as not having full self-governance.

• Territories that are completely independent.

• Territories that are uninhabited or have a high degree of autonomy.

• Regions that are fully governed by colonial powers.

What was a major consequence of the way European powers set up colonies in Africa?

• It ensured the fair distribution of resources among African nations.

• It led to a decrease in conflicts within the continent.

• It made colonies and soon-to-be new form states dependent on their European power.

• It promoted the rapid development of infrastructure and education in Africa.