Colonialism: Crash Course Geography #39

What is imperialism?

• A form of government where a single authority controls multiple territories

• The domination and subordination of one state over others for land, resources, or strategic positions

• A mutual economic relationship between states

• A cultural exchange program between nations

Which of the following is NOT a reason for imperialism and colonialism?

• Acquisition of land

• Acquisition of resources

• Strategic positions

• Cultural exchange

What does the term 'Asian Tigers' refer to?

• Asian economies that experienced intense growth and industrialization after WWII

• A famous sports team in Asia

• A group of endangered species in Asia

• A military alliance in Asia

What is dependency theory?

• A theory that explains the dependence of younger generations on the older generations

• A theory that all countries depend on each other equally

• A theory that focuses on the dependency of technology in modern societies

• A theory that former colonies remain economically dependent on their colonizers

What is neo-colonialism?

• A movement to decolonize and return to pre-colonial cultural practices

• The revival of colonial styles in architecture

• A situation where a country is outwardly independent but economically and politically controlled by external forces

• A new form of colonialism focused on digital spaces

Which empire is NOT mentioned as having built vast empires?

• Roman

• Mongols

• Japanese

• Chinese

What is settler colonialism?

• A policy where the government encourages settlers to move to urban areas

• A type of colonialism that involves settlers moving in and changing the cultural practices of the area

• A colonial policy that only allows for settlement in designated areas

• A modern form of colonialism where settlers colonize other planets

What was the strategic importance of Taiwan to the Dutch?

• It was important for its agricultural land

• It was a source of precious metals

• It was mainly used as a shipping port for goods

• It was a major tourist destination

What does world systems theory categorize?

• Core areas with wealth and power, periphery areas, and semi-periphery areas

• Different educational systems around the world

• The categorization of world cultures based on their traditions

• The different political systems in use around the globe

What impact did Japanese control have on Taiwan?

• It had no significant impact on Taiwan's development

• It led to Taiwan becoming isolated from European trade

• It made Taiwan a major military base

• It pushed Taiwan from subsistence to industrial level of production